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Are Generic Medicines Effective For Children? - American Medical Journal

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Non-generic and generic medications fall into two categories. In terms of active components, efficacy, and safety, generic medications are exact replicas of non-generic medications; nevertheless, generic medications are far less expensive than non-generic medications. The packaging, aesthetics, and inactive ingredients like flavoring, coloring agents, etc., are the only small distinctions between non-generic and generic medications. Following central and state government agencies' clearance, manufacturers produce generic medications. Why do generic medicines cost less? Non-generic brand-name drugs are created by companies that spend money on the discovery, testing, patenting, and marketing of new drugs, which raises the cost of these drugs. Patents or other exclusivity periods beyond the patent or trademark expiration provide further protection for them. After receiving permission, the generic version may be created and marketed, which is less expensive because it doesn't req...