Tag: brand vs generic
7
Jan
How to Manage Patient Perception and Nocebo Effects with Generic Medications
Generic medications work just like brand-name drugs, but patient perceptions can trigger real side effects due to the nocebo effect. Learn how expectations, packaging, and communication shape treatment outcomes-and what you can do about it.
5
Dec
Finding Generic Combinations: When Components Don't Match Brand Formulations
Generic combination drugs save money but may have different inactive ingredients than brand versions, affecting patients with narrow therapeutic index conditions. Learn when substitutions are safe and how to protect yourself.