Medication is expensive. And drugs that are designed to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder are no exception. When faced with the high cost of prescription medication, many people chose generic versions over name-brand pills. But are the generic drugs really as effective as the name-brand varieties?

"Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), generic drugs contain the same active ingredients, dosage and quality as their brand-name counterparts. The only difference between are the name... shape and color of the drug... and price."

Because generic drug manufacturers don't have to recover millions of dollars spent on research and development, they can offer the same drug at a much lower price. However, not all name-brand prescriptions have a generic counterpart. The easiest way to find out what's available is to ask a pharmacist or check online. Source: Upstate Today (South Carolina)

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