Generic pharmaceuticals

Generic pharmaceuticals are medications that have the same active ingredients, dosage, and effects as their brand-name counterparts but are sold under their chemical name rather than a brand label. Once a brand-name drug's patent expires, other companies can produce and sell the generic version, often at a lower price. This makes medications more accessible to patients. Generics are required to meet the same rigorous standards set by regulatory authorities, ensuring their safety and effectiveness are comparable to the original brand-name drug.