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. All generic drugs are put through a rigorous, multi-step review process that includes a review of scientific data on the generic drug's ingredients and performance. read more> The FDA also conducts periodic inspections of the manufacturing plant and monitors drug quality – even after the generic drug has been approved. 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. Employees can explore AvMed's Web site under "Preferred Medication List" which provides a list of generic alternatives to their brand medications.  < read less