{"id":459,"date":"2023-08-18T11:54:37","date_gmt":"2023-08-18T11:54:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.medkart.in\/blog\/2023\/08\/18\/what-are-generic-medicines-cldvn59vl642781kteuo4eoo9d\/"},"modified":"2026-09-01T07:10:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T07:10:32","slug":"what-are-generic-medicines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.medkart.in\/blog\/what-are-generic-medicines\/","title":{"rendered":"What are generic medicines?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"background-color: inherit;\">Generic medicines have the same active ingredients, indications, and dosage form as the original drug, but are less expensive than the brand-name drug. They are typically used as a more affordable alternative to the brand-name drug.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"se-component se-image-container __se__float-none\" contenteditable=\"false\">\n<\/div>\n<p>In many countries, generic medicines must meet the same standards of safety, efficacy, and quality as brand-name drugs. 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