genericsGenerics Medicines – are they safe?

More and more people are using generic medicines in Ireland. They contain the same active ingredient as the product they’re based on, and they’re just as effective and just as safe.  The only difference – apart from the name and the packaging – is the generic version is usually available at a lower cost.  So you save money while the medicine does its job.

Are generic medicines as effective as branded?

Generic medicines are produced by companies who are subject to the same tight controls as companies who make branded products. The reason generic companies can make the medication more cheaply is because they do not have all the initial research and development costs the originator company has.