Alleviating concerns around generic antiepileptic medications
Journal Title: Generics and Biosimilars Initiative Journal - Year 2013, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Epilepsy features the unpredictable onset of seizures that can be devastating to a patient’s quality of life. Fortunately there are medications available to control the onset of seizures. But because these have to be taken over the long term, healthcare providers need to consider whether to take advantage of cheap generic alternatives to brand-name antiepileptic drugs (AEDs).
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- DOI 10.5639/gabij.2013.0201.002
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