The document discusses the advantages of using generic medicines over branded ones, highlighting that generics are more affordable and contain the same ingredients as their branded counterparts. It also points out issues with branded medicines, such as high costs and limited availability. Additionally, it mentions government initiatives and policies aimed at promoting the use of generic drugs.

1. Wisdom Of Using Generic Medicines Instead
Of Using Branded Medicines
Presented By:
Kunal Bhasin

2. GENERIC DRUG
A generic drug is a drug defined as "a drug
product that is comparable to a generic drug
brand/reference listed drug product in dosage form,
strength, quality and performance characteristics,
and intended use. "It has also been defined as a
term referring to any drug marketed under its
chemical name without advertising.

3. BENEFITS OF USING GENERIC MEDICINES
GENERICS ARE CHEAPER
LOWER PRICED GENERICS ARE MORE AFFORDABLE
MOST PHARMACIES CONSIDER GENERIC AND BRAND
NAME DRUGS PILLS AS THE SAME, SO THEY SELL BOTH
CONTAINS ALL INGREDIENTS SAME
AS BRANDED ONES

4. PROBLEMS OF BRANDED
MEDICINE
EXPENSIVE
NON AVAILABILITY OR SCARCITY OF
MEDICINES
HUGE COMMISION OF DOCTORS
AND INSTITUTES IN DRUGS

5. COMPARISON BETWEEN GENERIC AND
BRANDED DRUGS

6. GOVT POLICIES AND MEASURES TAKEN BY
GOVERNMENT
NGO’S
GRAMIN DWAAI YOJNA
GENERIC HEALTH
CENTRES

7. COMPARISON OF VARIOUS CONTINENTS wrt
USAGE OF GENERIC MEDICINES

8. REFERENCES :
SATYAMEV JAYATE
MEDICINENET.COM
DRUGS.COM