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Absolutely not. Unlike brand-name foods and generic versions (say, Coca-Cola and "Walmart Cola"), a brand-name and generic drug consist of the identical active ingredient with the same molecular structure. The generic drug has been tested to have the same absorbance as the brand-name compound and js approved by the FDA. The generic drug is just a fraction of the cost of the brand-name.
Why would anyone buy a brand-name drug in the first place? Whenever a new drug is developed, the company that first releases it hold the patent and the exclusive rights to be the only one making that drug for a certain time. If you want to buy a new drug, you can only buy the brand-name version of it. After a while, the patent expires, and other companies can make their own generic versions available. At that point, most people will buy the generic, but I suppose some poor saps are so swayed by marketing that they insist on buying the brand-name drug, or believe that there's some difference between generics and brand-names drugs.
I have to disagree with this answer, it may be true of some drugs, but anyone who has ever taken say, generic vs brand name xanax, or generic vs brand name vicodin, can surely attest to there being a pretty big difference between the effect of the 2 just look around the web, its well documented. generic brands are allowed a 25% margin of error for some drugs and less for others, so some generics may be the same but for some they are not.
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∙ 11y agoThere is no difference in the active ingredients in the brand name or generic name. The only difference is the brand name is more expensive. The generic is the name of the drug. The brand name is the name a company gives the drug . An example is Bayer aspirin......the name Bayer is a company name but the main ingredient is aspirin. Aspirin is the drug. You can buy generic aspirin under its drug name Aspirin much cheaper . They both have the same effect.
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What is the difference between the generic drug name and the brand drug name?
They say (I still don't know who they are ) that the only difference between the two is this : Name Brand drug hold a patent on said drugs , Once that runs out Company's are able to make the same drug but can not use the same name that is why you always see generic for on the bottle. But if you ask me as a chronic pain patient there is a difference dont know why but name brand Vicodin and the Generic work different on my pain
Why aren't generic painkillers as good as name brand painkillers?
There is something that many people don't seem to understand: there is no difference whatsoever between generic and brand name medication. Since drug companies cannot withhold information from the consumer on "proprietary" blends in their product, generic companies are able to create the exact same medications. The only difference between generic and brand name products is that you often get twice as much with generics for half the price you would pay for brand names.
What is the difference between brand name and generic?
Brand named drugs are those drugs that were first developed by the pharmaceutical company. Generic is a COPY of a drug. In my opinion Brand name drugs are a little more potent (better). The more you copy something the less it becomes. My dad worked for a pharmaceutical company Lilly Corp. and says Brand is better. Its more expensive but better. This is true when it comes to opiate pain killers!!
What drug is generic atorvastatin?
The generic drug Atorvastatin goes by the brand name Lipitor.
What is the difference between furosemide and Lasix?
There is no difference between furosemide and Lasix - they are the same medication. Lasix is the brand name for the generic drug furosemide, which is a diuretic used to treat conditions like high blood pressure and edema.
What is the difference between diltiazem teva and diltiazem myla?
Different manufaturers for the generic drug.
Is papaverine generic or brand name?
This is the generic name for the drug. Brand names include Pavabid and Pavagen TD.
Is Advil a generic or brand name drug?
Ibuprofen is an NSAID so yes, it does come in generic form. Advil and Motrin are both name brand medicine that use Ibuprofen as their active ingredient, but you can get generic ibuprofen as well.
What is another term for generic drug?
A drug can be listed by either its brand name or its generic name. The brand name is what the company that makes it has labeled it and the generic name is its chemical name. Some examples: Tylenol (brand name).....Acetaminophen (generic or chemical name) Motrin (brand name)......Ibuprofen (generic or chemical name) Prilosec (brand name)....Omeprazole (generic or chemical name) Benadryl (brand name)...Diphenhydramine (generic or chemical name)
What is cytoxan?
It's the Brand name for the Generic drug Cyclophosphamide, a chemotherapy drug.
Will the drug test show what generic brand you use?
A drug test won't be able to tell which brand the drug is, just that the drug is present, and how much of it.
What is the difference between a brand name and a generic drug?
brand name medications are the original maker of tthe drug that first patented the drug. once the patent expires other companies are allowed to manufacture the samw drug but can use different "fillers" that may be cheaper so that the drug can be sold at a cheaper price. the main part of the medicine is still the same as the name brand but its just cheaper filler additives example: name brand lortab has hydrocodone and tylenol in it.....the generic would have the same quality hydrocodone but they may use a off brand tylenol or add a different binding agent than the name brand uses
