These are the differences between generic and brand name drugs: Do they have the same effect?

by time news

26/01/2023

Updated at 11:24 a.m.

Choose between a brand name and generic drug It can raise doubts in the consumer. Despite the difference in price, the truth is that any type of medication requires unalterable safety, quality and efficacy standards, whether they are branded or not.

In fact, the extension of generic drugs allows the price of drugs to be reduced and more affordable for everyone who needs it, since it requires less investment as it involves research previously established by the manufacturers of brand drugs. Even more so in a context where some medicines are not available due to supply and production problems, creating shortages.

For a medicine to be generic, it implies that the patent registered by the laboratory that first discovered it is out of date. Therefore, you can use the same active principles without the cost of your research and advertising spend that often accompanies brand name drugs.

Differences between generic and brand name drugs

The differences between the two are barely limited to the appearance of the packaging, since they have the same pharmaceutical form (capsules, syrups, sachets, etc.), the same dose and effect as their brand counterpart. In addition, they require thorough checks and authorization by the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products.

In any case, the best option is always to consult your doctor or pharmacist before purchasing any drug.



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