The most common question asked about generic drugs is: why are generics so much less expensive than brand name drugs? Many people assume generics are inexpensive because they are of inferior quality, are cheaply made, or don't conform to brand name safety standards. None of these assumptions is true. The US generic drugs available from EarthMeds are equivalent to brand name American prescription medications in function, quality and safety.

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Generics from EarthMeds' US mail order pharmacies

US generic drugs cost less than brand name drugs because they are less expensive to manufacture. The reason they are less expensive to manufacture is that generic drugs are simply copies of brand name drugs whose patents have expired. When you buy a brand name drug, you're paying for far more than the drug itself: you're paying for the research, development and marketing of that drug. When you buy a generic drug, you're simply paying for the drug.

Generic drugs are tested by the FDA, and must be proven to have the same effect in the same strength as their brand name counterparts. The generic drugs sold by EarthMeds' American pharmacies have been inspected and approved by the FDA.

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