# Choose Generic over Brand **URL:** \ **Category:** Pharmacy\ **Created:** [July 19, 2025, 7:06am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/choose-generic-over-brand/5452 "2025-07-19T07:06:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Sakshi](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/sakshi/32/599_2.png) [@Sakshi](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Sakshi)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2025, 7:06am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/choose-generic-over-brand/5452/1 "2025-07-19T07:06:26Z")
As a pharma under graduate I do feel sorry for innovators but 😭🙏🏽 generic medicines are cheaper with same formula but unfortunately not advertised so general people are not that much aware regarding it , what else pros are of generic medicine are there ? And do tell if you think that there is any cons. ---
**Author:** ![Deepthi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/2acd7d/32.png) [@Deepthi](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Deepthi)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2025, 7:16am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/choose-generic-over-brand/5452/2 "2025-07-19T07:16:26Z")
Generic medicines are available at low cost compared to branded, thus it will helpful for people to afford. But there may be variability in excipients. ---
**Author:** ![Yash1612](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/yash1612/32/928_2.png) [@Yash1612](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Yash1612)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2025, 7:24am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/choose-generic-over-brand/5452/3 "2025-07-19T07:24:09Z")
Both work. But generics save money without compromising quality if they are approved and from trusted manufacturers. ---
**Author:** ![rishitha](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/rishitha/32/1074_2.png) [@rishitha](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/rishitha)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2025, 7:34am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/choose-generic-over-brand/5452/4 "2025-07-19T07:34:02Z")
Honestly, it’s smart to go for generics instead of brand names. They usually have the same ingredients and do the same job, but cost way less. Why pay extra just for the label? ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/uploads/medbound/original/2X/b/bfae780bc9006181c43da70cc12b347f4fb306d9.png) ---
**Author:** ![Aksharamohammad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4af34b/32.png) [@Aksharamohammad](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Aksharamohammad)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2025, 7:35am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/choose-generic-over-brand/5452/5 "2025-07-19T07:35:36Z")
As a pharmacy student I would say both generic and branded medicines are same the composition in the generic and branded medicines are same .The generic medicines are cost Friendly than branded medicines.Generic medicines are significantly more useful for the poor people ---
**Author:** ![Rashichauhan](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/rashichauhan/32/1301_2.png) [@Rashichauhan](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Rashichauhan)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2025, 7:36am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/choose-generic-over-brand/5452/6 "2025-07-19T07:36:34Z")
As a pharmacy student, I can say that generic medicines are equally effective and more affordable. The main issue is lack of awareness. Promoting generics can make healthcare more accessible for everyone. ---
**Author:** ![Daniel](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/daniel/32/1653_2.png) [@Daniel](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Daniel)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2025, 7:42am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/choose-generic-over-brand/5452/7 "2025-07-19T07:42:06Z")
Absolutely agree. Generic medications contain the same active ingredients, strength, and dosage form as their brand-name counterparts—and they’re FDA-approved for safety and effectiveness. Choosing generics not only ensures equivalent therapeutic outcomes but also significantly reduces costs for both patients and healthcare systems. It’s a practical, evidence-based choice we should encourage more often. ---
**Author:** ![drminnath](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/drminnath/32/1040_2.png) [@drminnath](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/drminnath)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2025, 7:42am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/choose-generic-over-brand/5452/8 "2025-07-19T07:42:57Z")
No Doctors support generic !!! Why?? They do have tie-ups with brands and they promote brands. These brands are of high cost and not everyone can afford it. Generic need promotion to reach into more people. Generic is saviour for uss!! ---
**Author:** ![Mahevish\_Hudewale](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b5ac83/32.png) [@Mahevish\_Hudewale](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Mahevish_Hudewale)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2025, 7:45am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/choose-generic-over-brand/5452/9 "2025-07-19T07:45:32Z")
Generic medicines are cheaper and equally effective as branded ones. They’re good because they’re affordable. The only downside is some people might think they’re not as good due to lack of awareness. ---
**Author:** ![MONA1](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/mona1/32/1235_2.png) [@MONA1](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/MONA1)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2025, 7:51am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/choose-generic-over-brand/5452/10 "2025-07-19T07:51:19Z")
Generic medicine are effective and cost- friendly but somehow have not got the trust from the people. People prefer branded over Generic because of its advertisement. ---
**Author:** ![priyankakarakoti](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/priyankakarakoti/32/1025_2.png) [@priyankakarakoti](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/priyankakarakoti)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2025, 7:55am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/choose-generic-over-brand/5452/11 "2025-07-19T07:55:40Z")
Generic medicines are cheaper and easily available in market.branded medicine’s and generic medicine are made up of same ingredients. people think branded medicines are of high quality and more effective than generic medicines . Branded medicines are heavily marketed and advertise their drug. There is a lack of awareness of benefits of generic medicines. ---
**Author:** ![Rashmi\_16](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/rashmi_16/32/1030_2.png) [@Rashmi\_16](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Rashmi_16)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2025, 7:57am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/choose-generic-over-brand/5452/12 "2025-07-19T07:57:28Z")
Generic medicines are affordable, equally effective, cost saving, and increase accessibility. They have same API as branded medicine, ensuring quality and produce same effect. Although the in active ingredient or excipients may differ, generic medicine are reliable and affordable alternate. ---
**Author:** ![Ishwarya.mohankumar](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/ishwarya.mohankumar/32/1080_2.png) [@Ishwarya.mohankumar](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Ishwarya.mohankumar)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2025, 8:21am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/choose-generic-over-brand/5452/13 "2025-07-19T08:21:02Z")
Generic medicines are good, cheaper and has the same bioequivalence and efficiency. They get FDA approval too. They are not familiarized to all because the generic drugs lack marketing. Usually doctors don’t prescribe it because there are chance of minor contamination and also there are chances that it may lead to mixing of pills as well as unavailability in all region. ---
**Author:** ![Yarramala](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/yarramala/32/998_2.png) [@Yarramala](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Yarramala)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2025, 8:26am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/choose-generic-over-brand/5452/14 "2025-07-19T08:26:50Z")
Government should educate people on this aspect by collaborating with doctors for promoting the use of generic medicines. But unfortunately, some doctors still write brand names in the prescription. ---
**Author:** ![Yarramala](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/yarramala/32/998_2.png) [@Yarramala](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Yarramala)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2025, 8:29am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/choose-generic-over-brand/5452/15 "2025-07-19T08:29:42Z")
Valid point and i completely agree with you @drminnath ---
**Author:** ![Shweta](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/839c29/32.png) [@Shweta](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Shweta)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2025, 9:17am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/choose-generic-over-brand/5452/16 "2025-07-19T09:17:24Z")
Yes, you’re right! Generic medicines are a big help because they cost less and still work the same as branded ones. For ex: Paracetamol is a common medicine. The branded one like Crocin may cost ₹20, but a generic version cost only ₹5. Both work the same to reduce fever or pain. Pros: Low price Same formula and effect Easy for more people to buy Cons: Some people think cheap means low quality Looks and name may be different ---
**Author:** ![Kothwalzabeen](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/kothwalzabeen/32/941_2.png) [@Kothwalzabeen](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Kothwalzabeen)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2025, 9:27am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/choose-generic-over-brand/5452/17 "2025-07-19T09:27:14Z")
![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/uploads/medbound/original/2X/8/866d3360c035e868fa06979a7a4be592f5962fac.jpeg) here is the difference between generic and brand drug. The generic drugs are affordable to each and everyone. whereas the brand drugs can be afforded by only the 50 percent of the people. ---
**Author:** ![Pratk](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/pratk/32/957_2.png) [@Pratk](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Pratk)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2025, 9:48am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/choose-generic-over-brand/5452/18 "2025-07-19T09:48:13Z")
Yeah absolutely agree with it ! As generic medicines do function same as that of brand medicine. They are the cost effective than brand medicine. Then why to waste money on branded medicines when you have pocket friendly medicines. ---
**Author:** ![prasanthkumar](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/prasanthkumar/32/958_2.png) [@prasanthkumar](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/prasanthkumar)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2025, 9:52am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/choose-generic-over-brand/5452/19 "2025-07-19T09:52:17Z")
as a pharma student, i can say that both the generic and branded constitute of same active ingredient. The main disadvantage is lack of awareness and promotion. That’s why many people prefer branded over this generic drugs ---
**Author:** ![Abhishek\_12](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/abhishek_12/32/929_2.png) [@Abhishek\_12](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Abhishek_12)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2025, 10:07am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/choose-generic-over-brand/5452/20 "2025-07-19T10:07:49Z")
True Generic medicine are not costly so therefore we should prefer generic medicine over branded and it also does the same work as branded medicine [Next page](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/choose-generic-over-brand/5452.md?page=2)