Which of the Following Statements Regarding Generic Drugs and Name-Brand

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding generic drugs and name-brand pharmaceuticals is false?

• A)Pharmaceutical companies have spent large amounts of time and money in their attempts to reduce competition from generic drugs.
• B)Generic drugs have the same chemical content as the corresponding branded drug.
• C)On average, a generic drug can reduce U.S. sales of a branded drug by as much as 50 percent in the first six months.
• D)Pharmaceutical companies need only to renew the patents they have on certain drugs to protect them from competition by generic drugs.

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Definitions:

Benzodiazepine

A class of psychoactive drugs used to treat conditions such as anxiety, insomnia, and seizures by increasing the effect of the neurotransmitter GABA.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome, often reflecting a concern over future events.

Antianxiety Medication

Drugs prescribed to alleviate symptoms of anxiety and manage conditions associated with anxiety disorders.

Xanax

A medication known generically as alprazolam, used primarily for the treatment of anxiety disorders and panic attacks by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain.