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You've seen the drug ads on TV. The latest, greatest thing may not be better for you, but sure will cost more.

Doctors and patients need more real science and less sales hype. You can help!

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In The Spotlight

CR poll finds risky drug habits

Some of our survey respondents admitted to skipping dosages, sharing a prescription drug, or not filling their prescriptions at all.

 

10 ways to cut drug costs

By talking to your doctor and comparison shopping, you could save a bundle on your prescription medicine.

Worried about generics?

Nearly half of the people in our survey said they had reservations about taking generic drugs. Here's why they shouldn't worry.

 

Don't let drug ads fool you

For many common conditions, heavily advertised drugs often aren't the most effective, safest, or least expensive.

Best Drugs for Less  Get the right drugs at the lowest possible price

How can you tell if a brand-name drug or a lower-cost generic is the best choice? Using comparative effectiveness, Best Drugs for Less will help you decide on the most effective, safest, and least expensive drug for many common conditions.

In this Issue

What to do when diet and lifestyle changes aren't enough.
Low-cost medicines to control your type 2 diabetes.
Find out why antidepressants aren't always the answer.

Health Ratings Center

The real cost of free antibiotics
John Santa, M.D., director, Consumer Reports Health Ratings Center

Best Buy Drugs

Want to save money on your prescriptions? Our free reports on 21 major conditions will help you talk to your doctor about prescription drugs that give you the best value for your health-care dollar.
 
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