Generic vs Branded Medicines: Unmasking the Profit-Driven Healthcare System

Are you aware that the medicines prescribed by your doctor might not primarily be for your well-being, but rather a source of profit for others? This article unveils the concerning racket that has transformed healthcare into a business, exploiting patients like you and me. This system involves doctors, pharmaceutical companies, and medical stores, all playing their part in this complex game.

Understanding the Difference: Generic vs. Branded

This practice often involves prescribing expensive branded medications when more affordable generic alternatives are available and equally effective. This raises serious ethical questions about the motivations behind these prescriptions.

Who Profits from This System?

The primary beneficiaries of this system are the pharmaceutical companies who profit from the sale of high-priced branded drugs. Doctors may also receive incentives or commissions for prescribing specific brands, further fueling this unethical practice.

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