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

Pharmacy Checkers

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. Finally, I put it together that this was related to the drug because when I wouldn’t take it I would begin to feel better. Not normal, but better. Below are U.S.

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Educating Patients about Generic Drugs: Strategies for Success

Drug Patent Watch

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. For example, instead of saying “bioequivalent,” you might say “works the same way in the body.” What Are Generic Drugs?