From the very beginning, the argument of Generic Drugs (GD) coming up to the mark of Brand Drugs (BD) had been prevailing. Is GD as same as BD? Is GD as safe and effective as BD? People had always been scratching their heads with queries like this. And its obvious that doubts like this would occur in ones mind. How could one just take any other medicine in place of a Brand drug that he or she had always trusted on? Strong arguments had to be given to prove the efficacy of the Generic Drugs.
Generic drugs follow the same good manufacturing practices as their brand names do. Its not just for public assurance. Its also because FDA (Food and Drugs association) doesnt want any drug to exist without practicing the stringent manufacturing standards established by it. Therefore its clear that generic drugs are as hygienic as their brand name counterparts.
Generic drugs follow the same formulae of the respective brand name drugs they take after. It means the active ingredients and their contents are as same as in the earlier one. It suggests that the efficacy of both the drugs is similar. Both work in the same manner fulfilling the common purpose.
Brand drugs need a lot of research to get established. They even need to indulge in advertising and publicity to promote the drug. In the process of research, development, advertising and promotion, the brand drug manufacturers invest a lot of money. This increases the selling price of the product up to a huge percentage. But generic drugs put this burden off the consumers by doing away with all the developmental and promotional activities. Therefore they are able to offer a price that is 70%-90% lower than the price of the brand drug.
GD comes in a look slightly different than BD. Its because as you know the earlier is the replica of the later. And FDA doesnt allow a replica to be a look alike of the brand version, so that no confusion will exist. Therefore there is a difference in structure and color of the both. No need to mention that structure and color arent the criteria to judge the efficacy of a drug. Its the presence of the active ingredient which is the same in both.
Its proved that generic drugs are as same as their brand name counterparts in terms of quality and efficacy. The difference that it makes is to ones pocket. One doesn’t have to spend a high price unlike he does while opting for the brand name. So its a great idea to get the same effect with a lower price. Or else what you think? Do you appreciate paying for advertising and promotion? Well, the choice is yours.
Public demand declares GD as a clear winner over BD. People are happy with the inexpensive options. And why wont they be? After all, money matters a lot when you dont have to compromise with the quality.
