of us, entering the pharmacy and approached the counter, has ever asked: "I would like a pack of Nimesulide" or "A tube of ketoprofen? Surely few people remember or are aware that for many drugs by brand known and publicized, there sale generic equivalent .
It 'good to know that the patent on a drug takes 20 years (to ensure that pharmaceutical companies can take back the money spent on research), after which anyone can freely "Copy" the product.
I generic drugs are medicines equivalent in all respects to their brother best known, because they contain the same active ingredients, except on one thing: price.
fact, if instead of the twin Aulin Nimesulide had asked, we spent € 4.43 against 2.62 of the generic. The Lasonil (you would have guessed?) Would cost € 7.70 against € 5 of ketoprofen.
With internal search engine, you can whether or not there is the generic any medicine, often because the pharmacist "forgets" to advise the customer buying the product at low cost.
buying generic drugs, may be obtained savings average around 20% -30% , in a year mean that many pennies.
If you are looking for remedies for colds or to pass the 'flu at no cost?
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