Let’s be honest — medicines in India are expensive. Whether it’s a ₹1,500/month expense for BP tablets or repeated antibiotics for recurring infections, medicine costs can feel like a constant financial burden. That’s why generic medicines are becoming so popular.
Here’s the good news: generic medicines work just as well as branded ones — without the high price tag. And yet, many people hesitate because they’re not sure how to choose them safely.
So, if you’ve ever wondered:
“Is a cheaper medicine equally good?”
“Will a generic tablet give the same result as a branded one?”
You’re not alone — and this article will help clear up your doubts.
What Are Generic Medicines, Really?
Generic medicines are the same medicines as branded ones — just without the fancy packaging, marketing, or brand name. They contain the same active ingredient, same dose, same effect inside your body.
- 🧪 Same formula
- 🩺 Same clinical results
- 💸 Much cheaper — because they skip expensive advertising
Why Are They So Cheap?
They don’t waste money on:
- TV and newspaper ads
- Brand campaigns and samples
- Pharma commissions
- Marketing-heavy packaging
So, you’re literally only paying for the medicine — not the marketing.
✅ How to Choose Generic Medicines Safely: A Consumer Guide
🔹 1. Buy from a Trusted Pharmacy
Don’t buy generics from unknown shops or random online sellers. Choose a pharmacy that is:
- Licensed and verified
- Sourcing from CDSCO-approved manufacturers
- Transparent about batch numbers, salts, and expiry dates
🔹 2. Check the Salt Name, Not Brand
Example:
Branded Name: Glycomet
Generic Name: Metformin 500 mg
Look for the salt name on your prescription — that’s the real medicine.
🔹 3. Ask for WHO-GMP / FDA / CDSCO Certification
Good manufacturers proudly display certifications like:
✅ WHO-GMP
✅ US-FDA
✅ CDSCO India
✅ ISO 9001
🔹 4. Don’t Confuse Cheap With Inferior
💡 Cheaper doesn’t mean lower quality — it means you’re not paying for ads.
💡 Generic = Same formula, safe testing. Branded = Same drug + marketing cost.
🧠 The Truth India Should Know
- India supplies more than 50% of the world’s generic medicines
- Over 200 countries trust Indian generics — including the US and UK
- Even branded drugs in India are often manufactured in the same plants as generics
❌ Myths vs ✅ Facts About Generic Medicines
| ❌ Myth | ✅ Fact |
|---|---|
| “Cheaper means weaker” | Generics contain the same active ingredient and must prove bioequivalence. |
| “Doctors don’t trust generics” | Government now encourages doctors to prescribe medicines by salt name first. |
| “Only poor people use generics” | India exports to 200+ countries, including US hospitals and UK NHS. |
| “Side effects are worse” | Side effects depend on the drug, not the brand label. |
💊 Why Families Choose Generics Through MedBeW
- We source only from top Indian manufacturers
- Every generic we dispense is CDSCO-approved and WHO-GMP compliant
- Full transparency: salt name, batch number, expiry date, price comparison
- Free prescription conversion: send your doctor’s prescription and get exact same generics at 50-90% lower cost
- Home delivery across Jamshedpur.
Final Takeaway
Using generic medicines doesn’t mean “settling for less”. It means:
- Getting the same clinical results
- Paying a fair price without brand inflation
- Choosing government-approved alternatives
- Saving more without sacrificing safety
So before paying extra for a branded label, ask yourself:
“Do I want the same medicine at a 70% lower cost?”
Most smart families today say yes — and they trust MedBeW to deliver it safely.
⭐ Try MedBeW’s Free Prescription-to-Generic Conversion
🔁 Upload your prescription
📋 Get same-salt generic options
💰 Unlock instant savings
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