Same Drug, Different Pill: Understanding What Changes When Your Generic Switches Manufacturers
You filled the same prescription, but the pill looks different and something feels off. For a subset of patients, a pharmacy's switch to a different generic manufacturer is more than a cosmetic change — it can translate into measurable shifts in how a medication performs. This article examines the science of bioavailability, the role of inactive ingredients, and what patients should monitor and document when their medication changes hands mid-treatment.
