Release Date: November 2008

BUYING GENERIC DRUGS

When you’re looking for ways to save on healthcare costs, don’t forget that using generic drugs can be a great way to keep your spending in check. Generic Drugs, a fact sheet from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Citizen Information Center, outlines why generics are a safe alternative to name-brand medications. They work the same way, contain the same active ingredients, and are overseen by the FDA, all ensuring you get just as much healing power for not as much money. For more reasons to buy generic, order this free fact sheet by sending your name and address to the Federal Citizen Information Center, Dept. 555R, Pueblo, CO 81009. Or call toll-free 1 (888) 8 PUEBLO, that’s 1 (888) 878-3256, and ask for Item 555R. And visit www.pueblo.gsa.gov to read or print this and hundreds of other FCIC publications for free.

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