Health & Family | summer 2007

Generic Versus Name-Brand Drugs

You want the best medical care. So you may worry that generic drugs are not as good as brandname drugs. But this is not true.

Generic drugs are as safe as brand-name drugs. Although they may not look alike, they are made of the same active ingredients. They are even made at the same strength. And they work just as well. They do not take longer to work in your body, as some may believe. Remember, it is important to take all medicine just as your doctor prescribes.

The only difference between these drugs is the price. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you still aren’t sure which one you should take.