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Commonly Asked Questions

Generic Drug Cost

  1. Why do some patients not receive generic drugs when they are available?
  2. Are generic drugs as efficacious and safe as brand name/innovator drugs?
  3. What does equivalent efficacy and safety mean? Do the generic drugs have to show 100 per cent of the efficacy and safety of the innovator product? Or is anything above 90 per cent considered equivalent?
  4. Can you give some advice to patients on how to save on their drug costs?

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  1. Is Glucosamine Really Effective?

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Pharmacy Week

Exciting news! In celebration of World Pharmacist Day and Pharmacy Week this September, the Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore (PSS) is proud to present to you, Pharmacy Week 2024 themed “Just Ask! Know Your Medicines!”

Join us for a fantastic week of celebration and learning!
Pharmacy Week 2024: 23-29th September 2024
Live Carnival: 29th September 2024 (Sunday)
Location: heartbeat@bedok
Time: 10:00AM to 2:30PM

Save the date for our live carnival!
Stay tuned for more updates on
Engaging Health Talks
Interactive Game Booths
Free Goodie Bag and Exciting Lucky Draws

Visit our website psspharmacyweek.com to register and get more updates.

Get ready for an amazing #PharmacyWeek2024!
Register now, for you and your loved ones!

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