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Choose Generic Drugs

Over-the-Counter Drugs | Drug Safety

A change of lifestyle habits—such as diet and exercise—may be the answer to your medical condition instead of pills. But If you do need a prescription, ask your doctor if a generic drug is right for you.

The number of generic drugs available is growing, so odds are there’s one for you. From the 10,375 drugs listed in the FDA’s Orange Book, 7,602 have generic counterparts.

For more information:

• Generics cost less
• Generics are safe and effective
• Generic research and development
• Ask about generics downloadable fact sheet (PDF)
• Wellmark now covers Prilosec OTC (PDF)
• FDA Web site