Invitro evaluation of generic vs branded product of metformin tablet
Department of Pharmacy, FEAT, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram - 608002, Tamil Nadu, India.
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 21(03), 1490–1495
Publication history:
Received on 02 February 2024; revised on 10 March 2024; accepted on 12 March 2024
Abstract:
The main aim and objective of present research work is to evaluate and compare the standards concerning quality of generic and branded anti hyperglycemic drug (Metformin Hcl). Metformin tablets are evaluated as per standard protocol and results shows that branded and generic meets the pharmacopoeial specifications. All tablets passed the test of weight variation, hardness, thickeness, friability, disintegration, dissolution and assay as per Indian pharmacopoeia. Both the generic and branded tablets of metformin shows similar results. So, health care professionals are suggested to prescribe generic drug so, that everyone can reach the cost of the drug and maintain good health.
Keywords:
Metformin; Generic vs brand; Evaluation tests; Product
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