Brand or Generic

Brand or Generic - what to chose? A name-brand medications represents in itself a drug that was created by a certain pharmaceutical manufacturer and is under a patent protection, meaning that only this manufacturer can sell it. The company spends millions of dollars on its promotion, distribution and researches, therefore branded medications are rather expensive. Following the steps of the original manufacturer, generic medications already contain the same active ingredients and are ready to be sold for much less prices. Still, generic medication has the same dosage and therapeutic action. The only difference is that generics have to be sold under its chemical or a different "generic" name

Do generic drugs have the same effectiveness as the branded medications? The answer is YES. Generic medication contains the same active ingredient and the same dosage and its branded equivalent. The strength and the quality of generics are strictly regulated by FDA. The Food and Drug Administration requires a proof of medication's effectiveness from generic manufacturers by measuring the rate of drug absorption. Generic medication is expected to treat the illness as safe and effective as the brand one.

Is it safe to administer Generic Drugs? The multiple administrations of generic medications all over the world for many decades by different patients have already proven the identical effect of Generics comparing to the Brand Drugs

Are generic medications price beneficial? And the answer is YES again. And the explanation is very simple: Generic drugs manufacturers spend considerably less on drug's marketing, advertising, development and promotion that the Brand Drugs manufacturers and therefore can afford cheaper prices on selling the products.

Does the higher price means the higher quality? The more money you spend - the healthier you are is a myth. The quality of Branded and Generic Medications is absolutely the same.

Who are the Manufacturers of Generic Drugs? Some Generic Medications are made by the same pharmaceutical companies that produce Brand drugs. But in most cases, generic drugs are made by companies specializing in generic medications manufacture. All the companies must strictly meet FDA, WHO and GMP approval.