Generic enteral formulas: a new idea for the 1990s.
Generic equivalent enteral formulas are now commercially available. The purpose of this article is threefold: (1) to define generic equivalents and compare both their nutritional and monetary differences with brand name products, (2) to provide the clinician with factors to consider when evaluating generic formulas--the source and distribution of macronutrients and micronutrients, and patient tolerance, nutritional status and outcome--and (3) to provide information on how to incorporate generic enteral formulas onto an institution's enteral formulary. In today's environment of diminishing health care budgets, generic enteral formulas can play a role in cost containment without sacrificing quality nutritional care.
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