The generics equation:  Brand - $ = Generic.  It really is that simple.

Generic drugs are chemically the same as their brand-name counterparts. Yet they cost 85 percent less.

How is that possible?

Drugs cost a lot of money to produce. After 20 years the patent expires, allowing other companies (and often the same company) to produce the exact drug minus the development cost. Find out more HERE.

What does Quality Quest do?

We provide information on the prescribing practices of clinics in 55 Illinois counties on our website. You can find out how your physician's medical practice compares to other clinics when it comes to prescribing generic drugs. Click HERE to access the Affordable Medications report tool. You can search by county and specialty.  Have a conversation with your doctor about your medications - a generic alternative may be an option.

What can I learn from quality reports?

Quality reports give you information to use when making healthcare decisions. Patients and families are paying more out-of-pocket costs as insurance premiums rise. Reporting performance information encourages healthcare providers to improve quality and change their behavior to benefit patients.

Resources for you

The Quality Quest website features Best Buy Drugs, a drug buying guide from Consumer Reports that rates prescription drugs based on safety, effectiveness, and cost. Link to our generics resource page HERE.