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How Buyers Use Generic Drug Competition to Lower Prescription Prices

How Buyers Use Generic Drug Competition to Lower Prescription Prices
1 January 2026 Shaun Franks

Buyers like Medicare use the threat of generic drug competition to force lower prices on brand-name medications. With multiple generics available, prices can drop by over 90%. This strategy saves billions and reshapes how drugs are priced in the U.S.