Raeanne’s Story – Savings from Generic Medicines
When people have the foundation of health, they’re able to do more, be more and reach their potential. Just ask Raeanne (33) of New York City. “I take generic medications for asthma,” she explains. “I don’t have a lot of time or money to spare, so I tell the doctors to just give me the […]
McKenzie’s Story – Savings from Generic Medicines
Keon’s Story – Savings from Generic Medicines
Keon Torres, 26, of New York, counts on generic medicine to control his ulcerative colitis. “I’ve been playing hip-hop music since high school. There are events almost every weekend, and it’s so important to stay healthy. I have ulcerative colitis and without my generic drugs, which I take every day and every night, I would […]
Jonnie’s Story – Savings from Generic Medicines
Jonnie, 57, of Skiatook, Oklahoma, counts on generic medicine to stay healthy. “I’ve got the gamut of things that could go wrong as you get older,” she explains. “When you pay for a name brand, it’s super expensive. [Do] you know what it’s like to have a drug that costs your car payment each month? […]
Doug’s Story – Savings from Generic Medicines
Helen’s Story — Savings from Biosimilar Medicines
Diagnosed in her late twenties with incurable stage four non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Helen, 41, is a wife and mother of two in Florida. She knows she can rely on biosimilars to help when needed and can live her life to the fullest. Biosimilars are medicines that are highly similar to a brand biologic medicines that provide […]
Rich’s Story — Savings from Generic Medicines
Formerly an educator and home lending professional, Rich Lichty, 72 is now a part-time DJ for parties. His greatest passion — besides his wife, three children and four grandchildren — is boating on the Chesapeake Bay. Rich takes candesartan for his moderate high blood pressure. “Without access to generic medicines, I don’t know what I’d do.” —Rich […]
A New Resource Showcases Patient Stories. Are You Up Next?
Facts and data are important, but it takes stories to bring them to life. Our new report, Voices of Access, features patients across the country speaking about the importance of generic and biosimilar medicines in their lives. This annual publication complements our yearly generic and biosimilars savings report, which details the billions of dollars saved […]
Akaimi Is Leading a Creative Lifestyle
As a single mother, a new grandmother and emerging artist, Akaimi, 44, of San Antonio, TX, has an active and creative lifestyle. Her treatment for large granular lymphocytic leukemia was successful, and the cancer is now in remission, but she continues to have side effects from the chemo treatments. Her doctor recommended a biosimilar. Not only […]
Rich Has the Wind at His Back
Now that Rich, 72, of Laurel MD, is semi-retired, he loves to go boating on the Chesapeake Bay. His 15-year-old boat is equipped with a diving board to entice the grandchildren. Rich takes a generic drug to control his blood pressure. He and his wife are enrolled in Medicare but not a supplemental plan, so […]
Doug Is on the Links
Doug, 74, of Pembroke Pines, FL, was taking a brand-name drug to control his cholesterol, but after his insurance company discontinued coverage, his doctor recommended the generic. It’s done everything that the brand-name drug did, Doug says, plus it’s much cheaper. Those generic savings have really come in handy, because I’ve been able to help my grandchildren […]
McKenzie Is Dancing in the Air
McKenzie, 24, of Salt Lake City, UT, lives at home with her parents. She works full time as a receptionist at a chocolate factory, and in her spare time she performs aerial acrobatics on hanging silk fabric. She likens the activity to dancing in the air. Generic prescription drugs help McKenzie cope with anxiety and seasonal affective […]
