Tag: medication perception

Placebo Effect with Generics: Why Perception Shapes Medication Outcomes

Placebo Effect with Generics: Why Perception Shapes Medication Outcomes

Kaleb Gookins
12 Nov 2025

Why do some people feel generic medications don't work as well as brand names-even when they're chemically identical? The answer lies in perception, not chemistry. This article explores the science behind the placebo and nocebo effects in generic drug use.