Cheap Medicine

Is there such a thing as cheap medicine?  Dove Medical Press says that generics are the way to go if you are short in cash.  Short on cash or not why waste money on Name Brand medicine?  If they are basically the same why are they cheaper?  Am I missing something?  There must be a difference in potency or quality.  Can I trust the name brands more? I need more information before I buy something that may not work.  When it comes to your kids health is it wise to go with the generic? Give it some thought and let is sink in.  If you are sick don’t you want the best medicine?