Posted by Klavot on July 28, 2007, at 15:26:23
In reply to Re: Should all drugs be generic? » Larry Hoover, posted by Squiggles on July 28, 2007, at 12:06:04
> That's interesting. So, some companies make generics for the poor, and they are bioequivalent to non-generics? Do you now of such a company?
Hi Squiggles
To paraphrase Shakespeare, a molecule by any name is still the same molecule. Generally speaking, generics are not of inferior quality, and they are not targeted at poor people. By law, they need to be bioequivalent to within a certain margin with the brand-name drug. So you're getting pretty much the same chemicals but at a much lower price.
Klavot
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