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Pharmacists to rate generic drugs on appearance-med adherence link

When it comes to generic drugs, does the shape, color, or size of a pill influence whether patients take the medication as advised? FDA will survey about 3,000 pharmacists and consumers to determine the relationship between the physical appearance of generic drugs and medication adherence rates.

Because distributors often change suppliers, patients can refill a prescription and receive medication that looks different. The FDA survey will determine whether those physical differences affect medication adherence.

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