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Posted by Greg on December 7, 2001, at 9:10:00
Camster,
Teva USA makes my generic and I've noticed that 6 or 8 of the tabs have chips missing. They don't look like breaks, but rather like there was a defect in the stamping die when the tab was originally made. I was curious if you've run across this before? There's not enough of the med missing to affect the dosage (I don't think) so I'm not worried about returning them.
Greg
Posted by Cam W. on December 7, 2001, at 11:02:47
In reply to Cam, question about my clonazepam?, posted by Greg on December 7, 2001, at 9:10:00
Gregory - What you are noticing is the result of a company using cheaper binders and excipients (fillers). I saw this mainly when generics were first introduced, but I still do see it to some extent, with certain medications (eg. Novo-Spiroton; generic Aldactone - spironolactone, a diuretic). We don't have the Teva brand up here, so I can't comment on them. With the larger generic companies &/or "ultrageneric" companies, you don't see these problems as much (except with drugs like the Novo-Spiroton).
I would mention this to the pharmacist. Eventually all of the generic companies will collude and charge the same price (eg. when you guys are forced to develop a formulary), therefore your imput will help the store to decide which brand to use (actually they will realize this themselves).
I hope that this is what you need. - Cam
Posted by Greg on December 7, 2001, at 17:33:54
In reply to Re: Cam, question about my clonazepam? » Greg, posted by Cam W. on December 7, 2001, at 11:02:47
Cam,
I printed out what you wrote and took it to the pharmacy this afternoon (had to pick up my Ambien, $30!!, or as your beautiful wife would say, $200 Canadian...). I also showed him a few of the tabs. He said he would contact Teva and promised to let me know what transpires.
As always I appreciate your help. You are the best my friend!
Greg
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