While we appreciate the benefits of cheaper drugs to the health and welfare of our people, we have to be cautious about the implementation of price control. There may be a tendency to bring in the cheapest drug, irrespective of quality, and that drug could be less effective. This could be life threatening in the case of an infection,” said Dr. Enoka Corea, a Consultant Microbiologist “Doctors differ in opinions about prescribing generic and branded drugs. While good generic drugs are equally effective and usually much cheaper, some doctors prefer to prescribe branded drugs because they feel that they are internationally recognized and are more effective and reliable,” she added.