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Medications

The cost of generic and name-brand drugs

August 11, 2016

More prescription medications now come in generic versions. But do you ever choose savings over quality?

Medication can be an unpredictable and costly expense. Whether it is short-term treatment or multiple drugs you take indefinitely, prescriptions can have a serious impact on your wallet.

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