05/06/2026
💊 GENERIC VS. BRANDED MEDICINE: Which one's better?
There is this common misconception that generic drugs are not as effective as branded drugs, but this isn’t always the case. Pharmacists and even hospitals (like Makati Med) have been telling people for years that generics and branded drugs use the same active ingredients and therapeutic effects and meet the same FDA standards. Some of their key differences are the price and the inactive ingredients used (Adragos Pharma).
The idea that branded drugs are better has caused people to overlook their more affordable counterparts.
A pharmacist named Alyza Montero pointed out to her followers that "Biogesic," although known by many as a brand of paracetamol, is actually a branded generic drug. She explains that it isn’t an innovator drug, unlike Tylenol—the original brand for paracetamol (or acetaminophen); so scientifically and legally, Biogesic and other replica drugs of paracetamol are considered generic drugs.
The choice is ultimately up to what works for you, but don’t underestimate the power of generic drugs! 💊✨
References:
https://www.makatimed.net.ph/blogs/brand-names-vs-generics-which-is-better/
https://adragos-pharma.com/generic-vs-brand-name-drugs-key-differences-explained/
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=341803764462670
