A generic and a branded medicine have the same active substance and, therefore, they are interchangeable »
A generic medicine has the same quality, efficacy and safety as the original product »
Generic medicines can reduce the price of an innovator product up to 60% »
Generic medicines cost less because there has been no investment to discover them »
The first generic medicine commercialised in Spain was the AZT or Zidovudina for the treatment of HIV »
The use of generic medicines in the National Public Health departments is increasing »
You differentiate a generic because it has the name of the active substance and the letters EFG on its label »
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Spanish Generic Medicines Association New address Velázquez, 54 - 3º 28001 - Madrid - España T. +34 91 572 12 62 F. +34 91 571 34 20 |
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| European Generic Medicines Association |
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| Spanish Agency of Medicines and Sanitary Products |
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