AboutNigel Simmons Expertise I am happy to answer general questions on medicines and hospital care. If possible, please use approved / chemical names rather than brands which are not internationally recognised.
Like all health professionals I am bound by a duty of care which prevents me giving detailed information about medication or treatment of people other than the questioner.
I will endeavour to help wherever possible or point towards more appropriate advice. If however your question crosses too far into patient confidentiality, I hope you will understand why I cannot answer your question.
Consider.. would you want me to discuss your care with a friend or relative without your knowledge?
Experience Registered as a UK pharmacist in 1982 and have worked in a number of hospital and health management posts around the UK. Formerly Chief Pharmacist for a 440 bed general hospital in Cambridgeshire.
Past/Present clients Previously Sysop on CompuServe UK Professionals forum.
Question I recently moved states and went to refil my adderall prescription, I have always gotten the generic brand which was an orange color and round/oval in shape (30mg). Are there any differences in the two generics and if so what could the possibly be; even if they may vary from person to person? This is the first time I have ever seen a pink generic of adderall 30mg, it has the imprint cor 136 on one side and the back is imprinted into 4ths. I am not comfortable switching medications, especially when they are a generic and any information you have will be greatly appreciated.
Answer Carmen
Unfortunately generic products do not always match the colours of the original brand, but this has to be accepted as a risk with use of generics.
With regard to quality and efficacy, all generics should be manufactured to similar standards to the brand and should therefore be equally effective. Providing you are confident that the source of supply is credible (a local pharmacy rather than an unknown internet supplier, for example), then there should be no noticeable difference between this product and one you are used to.
If you do feel concerned, it may be worth asking the supplying pharmacy if they can supply a product you are more familiar with. How possible this is will depend on your local health practices and rules, and therefore something I have no direct experience of. It can't harm to ask though.
