Brand Name Prices Soar, More and More Patients Purchasing Prescription Drug Generics

Cheaper prescription drug generics widely being sought out by seniors, as the price of popular brand name drugs has risen by 8.3% since 2009, according to the AARP. The survey examined over 217 brand name medications and found that despite overall consumer price drops, the price of brand name prescription drugs rose by 7% in 2008 alone.

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 04:31