Study: Medicare could have saved billions if older generics were prescribed

Study: Medicare could have saved billions if older generics were prescribed

STAT Plus: Medicare could have saved billions if older generics were prescribed, study finds

By ED SILVERMAN

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Medicare and it beneficiaries could have saved $17.7 billion on generic versions of older drugs instead of paying for newer, brand-name medicines.

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