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The Generic Over-the-Counter Swap: Beating Pharmacy Markups

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Published in Life Hacks

Walking down the medicine aisle at the pharmacy can feel overwhelming with rows of brightly colored name-brand pain relievers and allergy pills.

The prominent shelf space and aggressive marketing campaigns make those familiar boxes look like the only safe choice.

Government regulations require all over-the-counter medications to contain the exact same active pharmaceutical ingredients as their brand-name counterparts.

Next time you need ibuprofen, acetaminophen, or antihistamines, look down at the pharmacy's generic store brand.

 

You get the identical symptom relief and clinical effectiveness for a fraction of the cost per pill.

It is a tiny, frictionless swap that keeps your medicine cabinet stocked without wasting household cash.


 

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