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Hasibrahman Posted 6 years ago
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Changing to generic

Could anyone please explain: what is the meaning of "changing to generic" here?

I've saved a lot of money since changing to generic.

  

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When you go to the store, you can buy brand name or generic. Hellman's Real Mayonnaise is brand name. MAYONNAISE with a black-on-white label is generic.

  • When you go to the store, you can buy brand name or generic.
  • Hellman's Real Mayonnaise is brand name.
  • MAYONNAISE with a black-on-white label is generic.
  • Drugs work the same way, without the labels.
  • You can ask the pharmacist to give you the generic version of the drug, and if the prescribing physician approves, you spend less.
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When you go to the store, you can buy brand name or generic. Hellman's Real Mayonnaise is brand name. MAYONNAISE with a black-on-white label is generic. Drugs work the same way, without the labels. You can ask the pharmacist to give you the generic version of the drug, and if the prescribing physician approves, you spend less.

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