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Generic drug prescriptions reduce cost of healthcare for patients

Opting for a generic drug can give you the same benefits as branded medicines – but at a considerably lower cost. 

It is no secret that Kenyan consumers are paying over the odds for prescription drugs. Now people are increasingly turning to generics to try to reduce their monthly bill for medication. But what are they and do they suit everyone?

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