Contamination control in generic drug manufacturing prevents harmful adulteration through strict cleanroom standards, real-time monitoring, and human process discipline. Failure means recalls, fines, or shutdowns.
Insurance plans treat generic and brand-name drugs differently, with generics costing far less and often requiring prior authorization for brand alternatives. Learn how formularies, substitution rules, and state laws affect your coverage and out-of-pocket costs.
Generic prescribing incentives reward doctors for choosing lower-cost generic drugs, saving billions in healthcare spending. But how do these programs really affect provider behavior-and when do they do more harm than good?