By — News Desk News Desk Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/think-generic-means-cheap-think-again Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Think generic means cheap? Think again Nation Nov 2, 2013 4:00 PM EST NewsHour Weekend’s Megan Thompson reports on the surprising disparity in pricing for generic drugs. Generics, generally thought to be cheap, can actually vary widely in price from pharmacy to pharmacy, causing some to skip medications altogether. Take a look at just how widely the price for one drug varies in just one city. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — News Desk News Desk
NewsHour Weekend’s Megan Thompson reports on the surprising disparity in pricing for generic drugs. Generics, generally thought to be cheap, can actually vary widely in price from pharmacy to pharmacy, causing some to skip medications altogether. Take a look at just how widely the price for one drug varies in just one city. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now