generic

I just realized that the Ribavirin I take is generic (mad by TEVA)
Is there a difference between this and the "real" one?
Should I ask the pharmacy to refill with the brand name next time, instead of the generic one?

Thank you

[debnevada]

as far as efficacy goes, I take the same riba you take plus Pegasys

i have been UND since my second week of treatment.

take that as you will.

[sunspot]

The "real" riba is about $6 per pill.

[mirceani]

Than the question is WHY would somebody pay $6 per pill whan there is the much cheaper alternative (generic), for the very same results
In my case, the copayment for a month supply of generic Riba was only $3...

Normally, the company which charges $6 per pill should go broke, or decrease the price.

[mirceani]

Which genotype are you?
I have 1a

[moahunter]

Riba is Riba. The patent ran out some time ago, so pretty much anyone can and does make it. If you have to pay, then buy the cheapest you can.

[sunspot]

I did my tx when there was no generic. My copay was $20 per month.