It is no secret that brand-name drugs in America are often expensive. Luckily, for the many American’s who are not able to afford those brand-name drugs, generic drugs are an option. Most people are somewhat familiar with the concept of generic drugs, and most people have benefited from the lower costs of these drugs at some point in their lives. According to the FDA, in the United States, 9 out of 10 prescriptions filled are for generic drugs.1 This is likely because on average, generic versions of drugs are 85% cheaper than the brand-name alternative...