What are Generic Medicines and why are they affordable?
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A generic drug is a chemically equivalent, lower-cost version of a branded drug. A branded drug and its generic version have the same active ingredient, dosage, safety, quality but at higher price.
A generic drug is a chemically equivalent, lower-cost version of a branded drug. A branded drug and its generic version have the same active ingredient, dosage, safety, quality but at higher price.
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