IanBrand vs Generic Drugs
June 16th 2010 02:18
Generic Brand products are always cheaper than their big name counterparts, but what is the real difference in quality?
The truth is, it tends to vary from product to product. At the supermarket for example, generic brand items tend to have a reputation for lower quality to go along with the price.
At the pharmacy however, it's a different story. In fact in the USA for example, generic brand drugs are required to be identical to the originals, except the price difference can be huge.
The info-graphic below is by the RIP and will tell you everything you need to know about generic brand drugs. Click on the image to enlarge.
The truth is, it tends to vary from product to product. At the supermarket for example, generic brand items tend to have a reputation for lower quality to go along with the price.
At the pharmacy however, it's a different story. In fact in the USA for example, generic brand drugs are required to be identical to the originals, except the price difference can be huge.
The info-graphic below is by the RIP and will tell you everything you need to know about generic brand drugs. Click on the image to enlarge.
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