1. A generic drug is called by its chemical name.
True
False

2. Manufacturers assign brand names to drugs.
True
False

3. A generic drug and its brand-name counterpart have the same active ingredients.
True
False

4. Every brand-name medication has a generic equivalent.
True
False

5. About half the medications available on the U.S. market have a generic form.
True
False

6. A generic drug is a copy that is the same as a brand-name drug in dosage, safety, strength, how it is taken, quality, performance and intended use.
True
False

7. If your physician prescribes a brand-name drug, you might save money by asking him or her about a generic equivalent.
True
False

8. If your physician prescribes a brand-name drug, you might save money by asking your pharmacist about a generic equivalent.
True
False

9. A drug's price reflects its effectiveness.
True
False

10. Brand-name products usually cost significantly less than the generic versions of the same items.
True
False

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