Unusual request

[KeithD]

You will find zero difference between same drugs but different manufacturer's, otherwise they would be called something else .

You actually have a 30% chance of getting duds (placebo's, concrete, flour, etc) in Asia.

[Piamed]

You will find zero difference between same drugs but different manufacturer's, otherwise they would be called something else .

One would think so but in practice there are often noticeable differences, particulary once the patent is expired and the product is genericised so that virtually any licensed company can make it.

Although the therapeutic action of the drug remains altered, taste masking, texture, colour, tablet shape, may all differ. This is becuase the raw material suppliers have been changed or the mode of manufacture altered although still within the regulatory tolerances. In some patient groups in particular e.g. those on antidepressants and anxiolytics, there can a very discernable drug response psychosomatic or otherwise. It is not common in other groups to the same extent.

You actually have a 30% chance of getting duds (placebo's, concrete, flour, etc) in Asia.

Very true, or worse.

[scott&ligaya]

Hi Boss, I agree we could get duds but never been an issue to date, I also agree with paimeds view on the differences between brands in our own uncontrolled experiment ie buying some in Hong Kong of a different brand causing a different side effect. In any event I am hopeful that eventually we will get an alternative medication and be shot of this steriod.

thanks to both of you