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Placebo Effect with Generics: Why Your Mind Makes Generic Drugs Feel Less Effective
- Garrick Althorpe
- Dec 3, 2025
Why do generic drugs sometimes feel less effective-even when they're chemically identical to brand-name versions? The answer lies in psychology, not pharmacology. Learn how perception shapes healing and what you can do about it.