A few misconceptions tend to follow discussions of generic medications online. One is assuming there’s nothing to verify: in reality, both brand-name and generic products must clear COFEPRIS registration before they can legally be sold. Another common assumption gets the details backwards on cost or convenience, when in fact the market includes domestic Mexican manufacturers alongside Mexican subsidiaries of multinational drug companies. A third misunderstanding overlooks a practical detail that matters more than people expect: prices tend to run lower than in the U.S. because Mexico’s pricing and patent-enforcement system works differently. Clearing up these points ahead of time makes for a much more informed approach to generic medications online.