Generic Prescription Drugs vs Brand Name

Do you know what the main difference between generic prescription drugs and brand name is? Yes, when it comes to discuss about them, there are some differences with different perspectives about using these prescriptions drugs. Therefore, it is not weird when we hear that there are pros and cons, particularly if we argue for questioning the quality and effect site that we can take when consuming generic prescriptions.

As prescription drug, brand name and generic may be considered for having same ingredients or compositions. That’s why some people consider they have difference on names, colors and shape. Generic drug is regulated by US law and FDA. After granted 20 years patent of some brand name drug which was developed by such pharmaceutical company, other companies are allowed to make copy as generic versions based on same guidelines with brand name for same active compositions and dosage.

But the main issue is that generic drug and brand may provide different effectiveness, why? Although generic has identically active ingredients, but it’s has difference for inactive ingredients and bio availability. However it does not result negative effect though it is possible for someone to suffer allergy because of inactive ingredients.

Regardless there are some people questioning the quality of generic drug prescriptions, I think it is still considered as best option to take in order to save money, particularly in economic recession. To avoid undesired side effect due to consuming generic drugs, it is suggested to get information which generic drugs are recommended as best substitution by FDA.