Using Generic Drugs to Reduce the Cost of Care
Using Generic Drugs to Reduce the Cost of Care is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.
Course Originally Released on: 02/09/2022
Date of Most Recent Review: 2/9/2022
Course Termination/ Update Date: 12/31/2025
Description:
Generic drugs have been lifesaving for many Americans faced with dire financial situations and no comprehensive medical coverage. On average, a brand-name drug costs at least three or four times the price of a generic drug. For someone who takes multiple drugs every day, the costs can be prohibitive. Some prescribers do not prescribe generics out of habit or out of concern that the generic may not be safe or effective. In some cases, prescribers have no idea that generic counterparts exist and consequently never bother to write it on the prescription. APNs with prescriptive authority must be informed about the use of generic drugs. Patients may also be reluctant to use generic drugs, and RNs, pharmacists, and technicians play a critical role in educating them about generic drug usage.
Goal and Learning Outcomes:
The goal of this course is to provide nurses, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians with information about generic drugs, the process of approval, and cases in which generics can be substituted for brand-name drugs.
After taking this course, you should be able to:
• Recall the requirements and the process for approval of a generic drug in the U.S.
• Identify potential barriers and patient education needs related to generic drugs.