Tag: generic drugs

Clinical studies show that generic drugs are generally as safe and effective as brand-name versions-but for certain medications like antiepileptics, switching can pose real risks. Learn what the data really says.

Generic drugs are cheaper and FDA-approved, but some patients report new side effects after switching. Is this due to chemistry, manufacturing, or perception? Here’s what the data really shows.

Learn how insurance formularies treat generic and brand-name drugs differently - including copays, substitution rules, exceptions, and what to do if a generic doesn't work for you.

Pharmacists should recommend authorized generics for patients with allergies to inactive ingredients, those on narrow therapeutic index drugs, or those using complex release formulations. They're identical to brand-name drugs but often cost significantly less.

Generics keep global healthcare spending in check, saving billions annually. But rising drug costs, unequal access, and shrinking aid threaten their role. This is how generics shape health economics worldwide.

India and China dominate the global generic drug market, with India leading in volume and China in value. Emerging economies like Vietnam and Cambodia are carving out critical niches. This is how Asia supplies the world’s affordable medicines.