Generic medications account for more than 70% of prescriptions filled in this country. Many of the pills vary in color and shape from the brand names
Now a new study from Brigham and Women's Hospital shows when pills look different patients are 50% more likely to stop taking them.
To make things less confusing, the study recommends the FDA reconsider its current policy and require that companies make brand name drugs and generic versions that look more alike.
Now a new study from Brigham and Women's Hospital shows when pills look different patients are 50% more likely to stop taking them.
To make things less confusing, the study recommends the FDA reconsider its current policy and require that companies make brand name drugs and generic versions that look more alike.
Charlotte Ames is the area's only local Health Reporter and brings you the latest medical health news weeknights. You can catch Healthcast on WTAJ News at 5:00pm and her Health Headlines report on WTAJ News at 5:30pm.