Product categories · Nigerian pharma glossary
Generic drug
A pharmaceutical product that contains the same active ingredient, in the same strength and dosage form, as a branded originator drug, but is marketed under its own brand or under the international non-proprietary name. Generics are typically priced significantly below the originator.
Dizpharm Paracetamol is a generic alternative to Panadol; Caregyl to Flagyl; Dizprofen to Brufen; Caretrim to Septrin/Bactrim. All are NAFDAC-certified and produced to BP standard.