Prescriptions

I don’t really have the habit of taking pills or medicine since young. Even if I was down with flu or fever, I always refused to take any form of medicine to help me get better. I don’t know why, but I felt that medicine would make me feel weaker and sort of addicted to them.

But then, as I grow older and got more exposed to the information about the medicines, I find out that suitable amount of drugs can help to boost our immune system and help us to recover faster from any diseases. Some drug will help to curb or lighten the sickness or diseases.

Besides, as I was doing my readings on the internet, I found out that there are some differences between brand-name prescriptions and generic prescriptions. When a company develops a new drug, the company will receive a patent that lasts for 20 years. So other companies are unable to sell the drug unless they obtain the permission from the developing company within the 20 years period. After that, other companies may develop and sell the drug but by observing certain rules and regulations especially following the compound and quality. And this is called general prescriptions. The main difference will be the cost of producing the compound will be much cheaper compared to brand-name prescriptions thus the consumers can obtain the compound for cheaper price but getting the same quality.

It is very interesting right? It was my first knowing about this after reading about it. I guess it will be helpful for those who visit pharmacy or drugstores always for prescription medicines. You could save some money!