Generic Prescription Drugs - Your Health. Our Commitment. #Take with Confidence

Generic Drugs: Take with Confidence

According to the FDA, “Generic medications are just as safe and effective as their brand-name counterparts, and often cost less.”

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American Patients: Tell Congress to Fix the USMCA

AAM’s Jonathan Kimball urges Americans to tell their member of Congress to stand up for patients and fix the USMCA trade agreement (NAFTA 2.0).

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Last chance to take advantage of the GRx+Biosims Early Bird Special. Register now for $100 off full pass registration.

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The Importance of Quality and Competition

Vigorous, ethical competition is the foundation of the generic drug and biosimilar industry. AAM members develop and manufacture medicines that conform to high standards of quality, safety and efficacy as determined by regulatory authorities where they operate.

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AAM's 2019 Access & Savings in the U.S. Report

The quality and affordability of generic medicines makes possible greater access, adherence and improved health for millions of patients across the United States.

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Biosimilars, Biologics and Interchangeability 101

Follow along with this simple, animated white board video to learn about biosimilars, biologics, and how interchangeability can help to increase patient access while decreasing the cost of expensive medicines.

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Our Justification Toolkit has everything you need to make your case for attending GRx+Biosims 2019.

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NAFTA 2.0: Obstacles to More Affordable Medicines

The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) or "NAFTA 2.0" contains obstacles to more affordable meds for Americans. There is still time to #FixUSMCA to put America’s patient first!

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Prescription for Savings

Congress can take meaningful action to lower prescription drug costs for patients who rely on affordable medicines to live healthy lives.

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Industry

We promote competition in the pharmaceutical industry by lowering barriers to entry for manufacturers and combatting anti-competitive abuses by some brand drug companies who put profits before patients. Learn More

People

We measure our success as an industry by the lives we impact. We work to protect the low cost of current drugs and to drive down the cost of developing new ones, expanding access to as many people as possible. Learn More

Society

We are a trusted partner and established authority within the pharmaceutical field. We provide accurate, timely data to educate policymakers and promote general public knowledge regarding the positive impact of affordable medicines. Learn More

About Us

The Association for Accessible Medicines improves access to safe, quality, effective medicine. Better access to medicine is relevant to everybody because, after all, we’re all patients at some point.

Health is the foundation for everything in life. Healthy people are better able to reach their full potential. Generics and biosimilars help more people in more places live healthier and longer.

Recent Updates

May 29, 2019 | Erica Klinger

Five Lessons from a National Collaboration to Promote Prescription Drug Safety

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May 29, 2019 | Erica Klinger

American Patients Must Tell Congress to Fix the USMCA to Lower Drug Prices!

May 28, 2019 | Jewel Smith

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May 23, 2019 | Rachel Schwartz

AAM Statement on FTC Report on Patent Settlements

May 23, 2019 | Erica Klinger

WiHP Event Features Congressional Speaker

May 21, 2019 | Rachel Schwartz

AAM Statement on House Bills 965, 1499 and 938