There has definitely been a lot of controversy about Viagra®, its use, and more recently, its side effects among some unlucky patients. However, in addition to the specific drug itself and the effects, reasons, and results of its use, there has been another controversy. of which only those involved would likely be aware. I am referring to the purchase and use of Generic Brands of Sildenafil Citrate.
Those involved are those who operate Generic Online Pharmacies, those who buy through them and, not least, the thousands of Affiliates who market them.
Did you notice a moment ago when I called it Sildenafil Citrate and not Viagra®? It is, and has been referred to as Viagra®, regardless of whether one speaks of the original Pfizer(TM) brand or a generic version, since its introduction to the pharmaceutical industry, without mentioning it to the public.
While I fully respect Pfizer(TM)’s right to zealously protect its own brand, and especially to ensure that website domains are not registered using its ‘property’, I can’t help but think that, at least in many In most cases, people’s use of the Viagra® moniker is more a part of our language and social fabric than any deliberate attempt to profit from using the name, albeit in a legally questionable way.
There are many examples where what was originally a ‘trademark’ or ‘trade name’ has become the popular means of identifying an object, product or other similar item. Obviously, the use of these marks and their incorporation into our descriptive language generally applies to the ‘first’ or ‘original’ of the article in question. I can’t give too many examples, being Australian; mine would only mean something to my countrymen. I’m only familiar with a couple of examples from, say, the US or UK, but I’m sure everyone gets the picture.
Having said this, however, I think the crux of the matter lies not so much in the ‘name’ itself, but in the use of the Viagra® name to describe and market the generic equivalents, and they are equivalent, PROVIDED THEY contain the same active ingredients and if they are made and packaged with the care and controls that most people in developed countries expect of such products.
The name ‘Viagra®’ belongs to Pfizer(TM) and there is no question or argument that can get around that fact; however, using the term ‘Generic Viagra’, as long as it is not used in a company name or on the exclusive domain of a website, is simply a means to describe to potential visitors and customers what you are offering. For example, if I advertised ‘generic Levis,’ people would know that I don’t sell Levi Strauss(TM) jeans. The word ‘generic’ makes it pretty clear and I’m sure there’s no way it could result in a misunderstanding.
In fact, if there was any misunderstanding, it would be in favor of Levis(TM) because, although technically and in reality totally untrue, generic still means ‘inferior’ to many people. Of course, generic means ‘name without a brand’. There is nothing to suggest that the word means, or ever has meant, anything else. Although realistically, in terms of some products being generic, there are definitely cases where ‘generic’ has become a bit of a ‘synonym’ for ‘not as good as the original’. Several generic or ‘no name’ foods come to mind.
Not so with generic drugs. They either have the active ingredients, in the prescribed amounts, or they don’t. If they don’t, they’re not generic, they’re counterfeit! Counterfeit means counterfeit, but generic does not. Generic means ‘the same but not the original’ (and more often than not much cheaper!).
The controversy, long as it has been, could be drawing to a close, for a couple of good reasons. I predict that the closing of the edition and the consequent legal approval of a series of generic drugs will happen sooner rather than later. After all, in the ‘generic drugs’ category, it has been making progress for some time now. How many different brands (and ‘no-name’ versions) of aspirin or acetaminophen can she now choose from?
The patent that allows Pfizer(TM) to claim exclusivity over the chemical is valid until 2013; however, one of the patents on the discovery of its positive effects on impotence was withdrawn in the UK (where Viagra® was first discovered). . According to a court case report, it was determined that the information forming the basis of the patent was already in the ‘Public Domain’ at the time of the patent application.
It remains to be seen whether this decision and other challenges, which have been hinted at, will have any effect on Pfizer(TM)’s control over Viagra® drug exclusivity. Obviously, the active ingredient has been declared in the public domain at some point, as its use is widespread.
Also consider the fact that Levitra®, an erectile dysfunction treatment, which works differently than Sildenafil, has just received approval for mass supply in Europe, virtually guaranteeing its survival outside of the US. has already been approved.
Due to these developments, and I know many would agree, I personally believe that approval by the FDA and regulatory authorities in other countries of generic versions of all erectile dysfunction medications will not be far off. The mere fact that there are so many medications for this type of problem is testimony enough that the market is expected to grow and grow. Examples of Viagra® equivalents alone are: Zenegra®, Kamagra®, Caverta® and Silagra® and each of the other drugs like Levitra® and Cialis® also have their generic versions.
So given that these types of generic prescription drugs may basically be the lifeblood of the online pharmacy, especially those run by members and members themselves, the future is looking a little brighter than it was, shall we say… ago. 12 months, when the legality, the rumored legislation and even the morality regarding the online pharmacy industry were being questioned.
The question seems not to be whether these generic drugs will receive official approval recognition in ‘developed’ countries, but rather when. This leaves only the concept of importing from countries in Europe, India and, of course, Mexico as a subject of controversy. This practice does not sit well with a number of people and in some cases; there is a good reason why.
I personally know that the generic versions shipped through the online pharmacy I am affiliated with are trustworthy and approved by the WHO (World Health Organization). I can’t speak for any operation, which however uses Mexican or Indian sources. I suppose that, as in everything, the good and the bad exist.
I am the first to admit that ‘counterfeit’ drugs are definitely being sold and imported. There are probably also generic drugs, which may well have the prescribed amount of active ingredient, but may be manufactured and/or packaged in conditions that make them less than perfectly safe.
There are ways to determine if the Pharmacy through which you want to buy generic drugs is ‘in good faith’ (in terms of the quality of the drug and the conditions under which it is manufactured and packaged).
The World Health Organization (WHO) has such a set of guidelines, which must be met for approval to be given. Several of the generic drugs in question, that is, those that are promoted as ‘possibly’ impure or ‘useless’, have this approval. I can only imagine that the WHO makes sure that this certification is not too easy and is somehow controlled.
Of course, there are other ways to check out an online pharmacy. Contact information is always a good way to determine if you are dealing with an organization that will be there tomorrow and has a good reputation and supplies a reliable product, even if it is imported directly to the customer (the cheapest and most convenient way). A polite email or phone call with a few questions like: ‘Where do drugs come from?’ or ‘what is your refund or guarantee policy?’, will usually generate the signals you would normally be wary of.
Using the ‘Trust Gauge’, which you can download from Trustgauge.com as a toolbar, is always helpful.
Of course, there must be a means for you to provide detailed information for a prescription online. This is legal in the US, although some doctors do not accept it as best medical practice. Also the vast majority, certainly those Pharmacies that are operating with due care and diligence, provide abundant information on the use of the drug, side effects, contraindications, etc. Usually, most of this you wouldn’t get from a doctor’s office visit! Many of the online pharmacies have volumes of advice and information for patients. Certainly, this is one of the positive aspects of the ‘online consultation’.
All those who choose to take advantage of the HUGE savings that can be had through online generic drug pharmacies need to do is to be aware of their own health and any conditions they may have, carefully read the information provided and complete the online consultation. train honestly. If the required information is not available on the pharmacy’s website, I would certainly recommend looking elsewhere.
Having become disabled, I am lucky enough to be able to make a comfortable living from home through affiliate marketing. However, having several websites, the generic online pharmacy component represents only a part of my activities; I feel like this area of affiliate marketing goes a long way toward helping people who need a product that unfortunately isn’t financially affordable for everyone who should be. A sad indictment for developed nations like the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia (although Australia has a very generous Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, it doesn’t cover “luxury” drugs like Viagra®, and maybe it shouldn’t.. . ).
If I can be responsible for one person being able to access a much-needed medication through one of my generic drug websites that they would not normally be able to access due to financial constraints, then I am a happy man…
