Most people believe that if something costs more, it has to be better quality. In the case of generics, this is not true. The standards of quality are the same for generics as brand-name. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that all drugs be safe and effective. read more > Since generics use the same active ingredients and are shown to work the same way in the body, they have the same risks and benefits as their brand-name counterparts. We wouldn't recommend generic drugs if we did not feel confident that when a generic drug product is approved and on the market, it has met the rigorous standards established by the FDA with respect to identity, strength, quality, purity and potency. Explore AvMed's Web site under "Preferred Medication List" which provides a list of generic alternatives to your brand medications.  < read less