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When FDA-Approved Generics Fail: Brand Wellbutrin XL Antidepressant is Cheaper from Canada

Pharmacy Checkers

Many readers complained that it just wasn’t cutting it compared to the brand name version. I have reported this to the FDA and will be seeing my doctor this week. Sure enough, ConsumerLab.com discovered that the 300mg version was clearly not bioequivalent. Just switch back to the brand!” Not normal, but better.

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Cerelle vs Cerazette: Are they really the same?

Druggist

Cerelle and Cerazette are two brands of daily progestogen-only pill (POP), also known as mini-pill. In recent years prescribing of Cerazette in NHS decreased, in place of other brands, including Cerelle. Can I still request a doctor to prescribe Cerazette? Do generic, and branded drugs produce exactly the same effect? .

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Educating Patients about Generic Drugs: Strategies for Success

Drug Patent Watch

Generic drugs are pharmaceutical products that contain the same active ingredients as their brand-name counterparts. They’re designed to be bioequivalent, meaning they have the same dosage, strength, route of administration, quality, and intended use as the original brand-name drug.