Generic drugs are medicines created on the basis of existing drugs, original branded drugs. They are the equivalents of branded drugs containing the same active ingredients, in the same dosage and form, but marketed under different trade names.
Generic drugs are more affordable in terms of price than their branded counterparts, as generic manufacturers do not incur the costs of research and development of new drugs. This allows patients to receive effective treatment at a lower cost. Generic drugs must meet strict quality and safety standards set by regulatory authorities in order to be approved for sale. They play an important role in medicine, ensuring that treatment is accessible to a wider range of patients and promoting competition in the drug market.