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Out-of-Pocket Costs: What Patients Really Pay for Generic vs Brand-Name Drugs
Lee Mckenna 0 30 December 2025

Out-of-Pocket Costs: What Patients Really Pay for Generic vs Brand-Name Drugs

Generic drugs usually cost 80-85% less than brand-name drugs, but out-of-pocket costs can vary wildly based on insurance. Medicare Part D patients sometimes pay more for generics due to coverage gap rules. Learn how to save on prescriptions.