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Generics, markedly cheaper therapeutic and chemical equivalents of prescription patented medicines, went into production once the patent protection on a prescription drug expired.
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Why are generic drugs not as expensive as the patented drugs?
Generic drugs are not as expensive as the patented drugs because they are not under patent protection. The manufacturers of generic drugs do not have to pay for the research and development costs that the manufacturers of patented drugs do. Generic drugmakers also don't have to worry about recouping those costs through high prices. 24healthgoods
What has the author Donald O Beers written?
Donald O. Beers has written: 'Generic drugs' -- subject(s): Patent extensions, Generic substitution, Drugs, Law and legislation, Patents, Generic drugs
What does generic statute code means?
Generic prescription drugs
What is citalopran generic for whaT DRUG?
Generic drugs are copies of brand-name drugs that have exactly the same dosage, intended use.
Generic drugs are drugs that contain the same active component as proprietary drugs?
Yes, generic drugs are the same chemical as a brand name medication. An example is Clonazepam, the generic name of Klonopin. Both are the same things. Generic medications are cheaper than brand names because you are not paying for the advertising that the name has contributed to.
Are generic and prescription drugs the same?
Yes. So-called 'generic' drugs are made to the same formulation as the name-brand products.
What has the author Jeffrey Yorke written?
Jeffrey Yorke has written: 'FDA ensures equivalence of generic drugs' -- subject(s): Costs, Drugs, Generic drugs, Generic substitution, United States, United States. Food and Drug Administration
Who sells the cheapest generic drugs?
Kroger
Is the drug Naproxen a generic drug?
Yes it is generic name. It belongs to the class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
What has the author Martin A Voet written?
Martin A. Voet has written: 'The generic challenge' -- subject(s): Drug Industry, Drug Legislation, Drugs, Drugs, Generic, Economics, Generic drugs, Generic substitution, Law and legislation, Legislation & jurisprudence, Legislation, Drug, Patent extensions, Patents, Patents as Topic, Pharmaceutical biotechnology
What are generic drugs and brand drugs?
Generic drugs are copies of brand-name drugs that have exactly the same dosage, intended use, effects, side effects, route of administration, risks, safety, and strength as the original drug. In other words, their pharmacological effects are exactly the same as those of their brand-name counterparts. Use generic drugs dispensed from a trusted place.
Is there a reason not to buy generic drugs?
Buying generic drugs will help you to save a great deal of money spent in medication. You will be well aware of the fact that generic medications are exactly the same as the branded ones. Hence it is safe and effective to use the Generic drugs. The only difference of generic drugs when compared to the branded drugs is the pricing. Generic drugs are very cheap when compared to the branded ones.However, buying Generic drugs from reliable sources is very important. Look for certifications such as:Food and Drug Administration (FDA), USAMedicines Control Agency (MCA), UKTherapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), AustraliaMedicines Control Council (MCC), South AfricaNational Institute of Pharmacy (NIP), HungaryPharmaceutical Inspection Convention (PIC), GermanyState Institute for the Control of Drugs, Slovak RepublicFood and Drug Administration (FDA), India
