Brand Vs. Generic

Email from a reader:

Amy, thank you for your blog.  I get lots of information that is helpful.  I wanted to ask why you don't buy more generic products.  They're cheaper aren't they?  Just wondering.


Thanks,
Becky


I do buy generics very often!  In most cases they are the same as the brand.  But with couponing when you pair a sale with a coupon in most cases the brand name will be cheaper than the generic.  There's only a couple of things that I will not use that are generic.  I personally can taste the difference between generic instant oatmeal and Quaker instant oatmeal.  I'm also not fond of generic diet soda - I love my Pepsi Max and haven't found a generic that even comes close.  Other than these two items it's all game.  If I have a coupon for a brand name item and the generic is still cheaper I would gladly go with the generic!

Tip:  When checking out medications always compare the "Active Ingredients" listed.  If they are the same as brand and it's cheaper go with the generic!