Why cheaper generic medicines work the same way as expensive branded drugs

Generic drugs work identically to expensive branded medicines as they share the exact active pharmaceutical ingredient.
Generics cost significantly less by skipping expensive drug research, clinical trials, and heavy marketing investments.
Multiple generic manufacturers enter the market after patents expire, driving prices lower through market competition.
India's Jan Aushadhi initiative provides these equally effective generic alternatives at significantly lower consumer prices.

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