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Brand vs Generic: Are Generic Drugs just as safe as Brand Name Drugs?

Imagine saving 80% on your prescription without sacrificing quality. Sounds too good to be true? 00:00 Intro 00:16 How they are similar 00:33 Differences 01:00 Study findings 01:12 Precautions Learn more: https://www.drugs.com/article/generic... If you have been switched from a brand name medication to a generic version, you may be wondering if it works just as well. The FDA requires that generic medications have the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage forms as their brand-name counterparts. Generic medications are also required to work just as well as the brand name versions. They work the same way and provide the same clinical benefit. They also have the same risks and side effects. But there are some differences between brand name and generic medications that you should know about. For one thing, you might notice they look different. Generic medications can have a different color or shape compared to the brand name. This is due to inactive ingredients, and won’t affect how well the medication works. Additionally, some variability in size, purity, and strength is allowed. Similar to how there are small differences between batches of brand name medications, the same goes for generic medications. A large study found that there was around a 3.5% difference in absorption when comparing some generic and brand-name medications. This means that some generic medications were absorbed slightly more or less. Such a small amount is not expected to make a large difference on how effective the medication is for most people. But for some medications, such as warfarin, digoxin, and thyroid medications, a small change can make a difference. Always discuss with your healthcare provider if it’s ok to switch between a brand-name and generic medication. References: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 2021. Generic Drugs: Questions & Answers. Accessed Aug 30, 2024 at https://www.fda.gov/drugs/frequently-... To learn more about any medication, or medical treatment, visit https://www.drugs.com #brandvsgeneric #medicationsafety #medicationguide References: 1. Drugs.com. (2025). Generic Drugs: A Consumer's Guide. Retrieved from https://www.drugs.com/article/generic... 2. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 2021. Generic Drugs: Questions & Answers. Retrieved from https://www.fda.gov/drugs/frequently-... 3. US Food and Drug Administration. Generic Drug Facts. 2021. Retrieved from https://www.fda.gov/drugs/generic-dru... —— To learn more about any medication, or medical treatment, visit https://www.drugs.com —— Follow Drugs.com: Facebook:   / drugscom   Twitter (X):   / drugscom   Instagram:   / drugs.com_official   TikTok:   / drugs.com_official   Pinterest:   / drugscom   Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.drugs.com/newsletters/ —— About Drugs.com: Drugs.com is the most popular, comprehensive and up-to-date source of drug information online. Providing free, peer-reviewed, accurate and independent data on more than 24,000 prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines & natural products. Find helpful tools, wallet size personal medication records, mobile applications and more.