Generic Pet Medications

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Often my clients will ask me about my thoughts on generic medications and if I feel they are just as effective as brand names. As far as I know in human medicine, generic drugs are as effective in many cases as much more expensive name brands, and pharmacists certainly will fill generic alternatives whenever possible. In my opinion in many cases generic medications are also equally as effective but I have found that in some cases name brand medications still seem to outperform generic options on occasion.

Two common examples include the name brand thyroid medication Soloxine, which I have found has given better medical results in my practice than less expensive generic levothyroxine alternatives. another example includes the name brand drug Atopica.  I have yet to see the generic cyclosporine medications carry out as well in the field.

In many other cases, including heartworm medications I have found generic drugs economic and safe alternatives for clients.  However, I would recommend pet owners to check with their veterinarian on how they feel generics have carried out for them in the field before making the change.

Pet Medications