Generic Pharmaceuticals vs. Name Brand
When a prescription is written, it is almost always filled with a generic, when possible. This is
because it saves the consumer money. Often, though, patients do not realize what the
differences and similarities are...
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Generic Pharmaceuticals vs. Name Brand
When a prescription is written, it is almost always filled with a generic, when possible. This is
because it saves the consumer money. Often, though, patients do not realize what the
differences and similarities are between name brand and generics. These differences can be
beneficial to others, or, as a pharmaceutical company may tell you, require that you stick with
the name brand.
Definitions of Name Brand and Generic
When speaking about name brand and generic medications, it is important that you know the
definition of each. This ensures that you know why one is the name brand, and another is not.
Name Brand: This is the first drug created with its active ingredient and
intended use. The pharmaceutical company has researched, tested, and
marketed the drug and has a patent on it, so that others cannot copy it.
Generic: When the name brand patent expires, other companies can then add
the drug to their production line. There are differences in how
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