What is the Difference between Generic and Brand Name Drugs?

Duncaster is hosting a free medication safety program about generic and brand name drugs. The discussion will be held on Thursday, April 26 at 3 p.m. The discussion is a part of Duncaster’s monthly series, “The Art and Science of Graceful Aging.” This program will take place on Duncaster’s campus, located at 40 Loeffler Road. The event is open to the public, however pre-registration is required.

The speaker is Addolorata M. Ciccone, a Geriatric Clinical Pharmacist at Jefferson House. She is a board certified geriatric pharmacist and also serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Connecticut School Of Pharmacy. She is a graduate of St. John’s University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

The discussion will compare and contrast generic and brand name drugs. Those who attend will better understand the similarities and differences between generic and brand name drugs, including pricing. The session will also offer advice on what seniors could do to be “drug smart”. Tips to promote medication safety include: keeping track of your medications, starting and stopping medications as directed, taking medications correctly, and storing and disposing medications properly.

To register for the program, contact Fran Kent at (860) 380-5006 or fKent@Duncaster.org.