Generics or branded pills? Demystifying the myths

When you are unwell and you seek medical attention from your doctor, often you will receive a prescription. With this prescription, you will either get generic or brand drugs to manage your condition. However, some patients may not be aware of the difference and those who do may harbour varied myths and misconceptions.

A brand or original drug is developed and marketed under a patent or registered trademark by a pharmaceutical company. Regulators give patent and exclusivity protection to brand manufacturers to allow them to recover costs from their innovation and research for several years.