Generic drugs and supplements

In today's newspaper, the ministry is aiming the dissemination of generic drugs (generic) embark on a strengthening of quality management, there was a article called. The generic drug, a medicine containing the same active ingredient as the off-patent drugs (original drug), is what another manufacturer manufacturing. Because it is inexpensive compared to the original drug, it is expected to lead to a reduction in medical costs (patient burden is also reduced). However, it is possible that there is anxiety in the quality and supply system, popular in Japan compared to Europe and the United States has been delayed. Therefore, the ministry is that embark on strengthening of quality control from next year for generic penetration. Specifically, so far for inspections to the manufacturing plant prefectures has been carried out, it is the content such as to ensure the country also performs. (It should be noted that generic even at present so we fart the examination as a medical drug, efficacy and safety does not mean pales in starter drugs. However, Toka not a leading manufacturer, seems certain things or something is large units sold to medical institutions. ) It is my opinion, but for also supplements and health foods, by introducing a similar management system, I think that it should promote the proper use. Health food in general is or suffered reputational damage due to improper product of a small portion, or walking alone without even enough commentary negative research data, is that it is often in supplements and health foods. If it is intended to health maintenance and disease prevention, the effectiveness evaluation may not be easy. On the other hand, since the remains of the current system does not take place collateral of safety, it is thought to have made aggressive use of the failure of supplements and health foods. If supplements and health food proper use is, medical expenses to bear country to will be reduced, it is estimated that (than from getting sick to take a medical institution) economic burden of individuals reduced You.