Controversies in Drug Substitution

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare wants to promote the use of generic drugs.
You can change from brad name drugs to generic ones without doctor's permission after April.
But is it really good for patients?

Patients may be happy if the cost of drugs become low.
The problem is whether the generic drugs really have the same effect as the brand name drugs.

Saving money is important but what if you lose health by saving a little money?