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Three-Quarters of U.S. Prescriptions Are Filled with Generics
2/2/2011
In 2008, generics accounted for 14 out of the 15 most commonly prescribed medicines and 13 out of the 15 medicines most commonly used by Medicare Part D beneficiaries.
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The U.S. Prescription Drug Lifecycle Promotes Innovation and Affordability
2/2/2011
Innovator pharmaceutical companies produce medical advances through pioneering scientific work and large-scale investments which lead to new medicines and, over time, to generic copies that consumers use at low cost for many years.
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Insurance Covers a Lower Share of Prescription Drug Costs Than of Other Medical Services
2/2/2011
On average, privately insured consumers pay for more than one quarter of prescription drug costs out-of-pocket, compared to 4% for hospital stays.
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Powerful Purchasers Negotiate on Behalf of Patients
2/2/2011
A small number of large purchasers dominate the U.S. prescription drug market.
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Payers Influence Which Medicines Patients Receive
2/2/2011
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Newly Introduced Generics are Adopted Rapidly
2/2/2011
When a generic version of a medicine becomes available for the first time, it can capture as much as 84% to 94% of the market within the first month.
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