For Families

Your child has that look – glassy eyes, cheeks a little flushed. Then, you touch the forehead – and go to the closet for the thermometer.

It’s a routine followed in countless households every day. No one wants to see their child sick. And when your child is, you want to make sure she has the medicine she needs to get well. Equally important, you also want to ensure that the medicine is taken correctly.

And in these difficult economic times, you search for affordable medicines. That’s why the majority of mothers and fathers choose generic medicines to fill their family’s prescriptions. Generics are the same medicines as brands with the same results, but at much more affordable costs. In fact, the costs of generic medicines are up to 80% lower than brand name drugs. Just think of how you can spend that savings when your child feels better!

We know parents are busy, but take a moment to review the helpful information on this site. You’ll find out how to administer prescription medicines to children and also options for finding the medicines you need for less.

Because, when it comes to your family’s health, the more you know, the healthier your family will be.

Are you a parent concerned about the quality of medications for your family?

We will help you get the most benefit from your medications, avoid problems, and save money, too.

More and more Americans are turning to generic medications to obtain the same beneficial results they would receive from much costlier name-brands. In fact, almost two billion prescriptions a year are filled with generic products. Generic medications are approved for both quality and safety by the federal Food and Drug Administration, which assures that they have the same active ingredients and strength as name-brands. But they cost 30 to 80 percent less.

Many doctors prescribe generics, knowing they are effective. And many insurance companies pay more of the cost of generics, to encourage these worthwhile savings. Today, thousands of generic drugs are available, and all are manufactured and inspected under the same strict quality guidelines as brand-name drugs. You can ask your doctor or pharmacist whether there is a generic version of your prescription. If so, you can reduce your health care costs and still get the same quality of care.

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• Frequently Asked Questions about Generics
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• Managing my Medicines
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