The high cost of prescription drugs is a critical factor in rising health care costs locally and nationally. HMSA encourages the use of generic drugs to help you manage your prescription drug costs.

Generic drugs contain the same active ingredients as brand-name drugs and are just as effective. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if generic drugs are appropriate for your condition.

• What are generic drugs and when does a drug become generic?
• Is there a generic equivalent for my brand-name drug?
• FDA facts and myths about generic drugs.