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| But eventually, because name-brand drugs are usually more
expensive because of the research related to the drug, generic
brands are introduced to the public. A generic drug is still made with the same ingredients as the name-brand drug. Same dosage has the same amount of active ingredients. Like for example the Viagra – Pfizer sell it as Viagra while the generic brand is sold under its generic name Sildenafil Citrate.
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Generic name is the active chemical found in the drug. So what is
the difference between brand and generic Viagra? Nothing more than
the name – and the price.
The purity and strength of the generic brand is strictly regulated.
They are required by the FDA to demonstrate that they have the same
effect in terms of the extent and rate of drug absorption as its
name-brand equivalent. A generic brand drug will treat your
condition as effectively as a name-brand drug.
So why go for the more expensive brand Viagra when Sildenafil
Citrate(generic Viagra) is available at a cheaper price. Sildenafil
has to go through the same rigorous requirements as Viagra. The only
reason that brand Viagra is more expensive is because research,
development and testing of a new drug really cost money. And they
had to market and promote the drug to make people aware and
understand what they are all about.
Generic brand drugs do not have to promote that much because people
are already aware of what they can do – so they can sell their drug
for less money. But they are expected to meet the required standard
of the brand name product. All generic drug manufacturers must meet
WHO, GMP and FDA approvals like any other prescription drugs.
