Eli5: what is the difference between a generic drug to the original drug, and why do some doctors will swear by the original drug?

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Eli5: what is the difference between a generic drug to the original drug, and why do some doctors will swear by the original drug?

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No one is mentioning the elephant in the room: doctors are humans and we are biased towards name brands over generic. People will swear by brands even if the generic is made by the same producer. Same thing in medicine.

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