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How Buyers Use Generic Competition to Negotiate Lower Drug Prices

How Buyers Use Generic Competition to Negotiate Lower Drug Prices

Buyers like Medicare use the presence of generic drugs to negotiate lower prices for brand-name medications. Generic competition drives prices down by over 90% in many cases, making it a key tool for controlling drug costs.

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