Are Generic Drugs Used in Cardiology as Effective and Safe as their Brand-name Counterparts? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

ConclusionThe crude risk of hospital visits was higher for patients exposed to generic compared to brand-name cardiovascular drugs. However, the  evidence is insufficient and too heterogeneous to draw any firm conclusion regarding the effectiveness and safety of generic drugs in cardiology.
Source: Drugs - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research