No equally both are important because few generic medicines are good and few branded so i would suggest both depending on disease
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In a country like India, where nearly 35% of an individualās salary is spent on medical expenses, the financial burden of healthcare is undeniably heavy. In such a scenario, opting for generic medicines over branded ones is undoubtedly a wise and economical choice. Recognizing this, the government is actively promoting the use of generics through initiatives like the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), which aims to make quality medicines available at affordable prices. Additionally, e-pharmacy platforms are playing a significant role in spreading awareness and increasing accessibility to generic medications, further supporting this cost-effective healthcare shift.
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Generic medicine are available in market in very low cost.
Brand medicine are available in market in very high cost.
mode of action both of the medicine are same.
No. It may not sound ideal but as a physician, I neither prefer to prescribe generic medicines for my patients nor would prefer taking them for myself. I had taken many generic medicines myself in the past and they turned out to be very low in potency and less effective compared to the same medicine taken from a good brand. For example, a 650mg generic PCM will not decrease your fever as effectively as a 650mg PCM from a brand. There are many brands available in the market with affordable prices. It doesnāt necessarily have to be expensive.
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At some point when the patent expires, that molecule becomes a generic med.
This also needs to be kept in mind on this issue.
Generic medicines are way cheaper than the branded one cause the branded ones are higly marketed for increase their sales and to recure the spending on marketing they are heavily priced .
On the other side the generic one sare manufactured and same cost but are not heavily marketed and people are not aware about the geeneric one.
Generic medicine have the same formula,contents and they show similar effect.
Generic medicines are affordable to the lower class families and the middle class also
Because of generic medicines many poor patients can afford medicines and no one will suffer from health issues, even the commission of retailers and doctors earning by selling branded medicines will reduce a bit leading to reduced inflation!
Choosing generic medicines over branded ones is a smart and cost-effective choice. Generic drugs have the same active ingredients, strength, safety, and effectiveness as brand-name drugs. They are approved by health authorities like the FDA or CDSCO after strict testing.
More cost effective but they might have different fillers,binders and preservatives that can cause allergic reactions and intolerance. Their absorption rates might differ,in areas with weaker drug regulations,these medicines might be poorly manufactured.
Generic medicine contain the same active ingredients and almost work the same way but with quality checks at a fraction of cost. This makes medicines more sustainable.
As a pharmacy student, I agreeāgenerics definitely deserve more attention. They have the same active ingredients, strength, and effect as branded ones, but cost much less, making healthcare more affordable.
Pros:
ā Cost-effective 
ā Widely available 
ā Reduces healthcare burden
Possible cons:
ā Less awareness due to no advertising 
ā Some patients may doubt quality (even though theyāre regulated)
Overall, generics are a smart and safe choice when prescribed properly!
Well said
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Any generic medicine must perform the same in the body as the brand-name medicine. It must be the same as a brand-name medicine in dosage, form and route of administration, safety, effectiveness, strength, and labeling (with certain limited exceptions). It must also meet the same high standards of quality and manufacturing as the brand-name product, and it must be and quality, taken and used in the same way as well. This standard applies to all generic medicines.
Unlike branded medicines, generic ones do not attract much attention, but they are equally effective and significantly less expensive, thus, allowing patients to afford them. Although there might be some difference in some inactive ingredients or packaging, particularly the affordability and availability, are too numerous to justify the shortcomings. They need to establish trust and awareness among the people, so that they become more acceptable.