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Fun. The only value the name brands have over generics is an assumption that they are going to put the right dose in, and not use untested ingredients. That's why you pay extra, because they are not going to fuck around with ways to cut costs.

But I forgot, this is America. Buy generic, I guess...

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Assuming generics are availble. In plenty of countries generics are confiscated on import because the 'brands' have sued the manufacturers of the generics.

For instance:

http://www.thepharmaletter.com/file/46800/eu-commissioner-de...

In lots of countries they simply are not available at all.

Those generic manufacturers have to follow the same rules and regulations as the name brand companies to sell in the US. The only difference is your putting your faith in a different company, one you may have never heard of. I'd rather put my faith in a company with a strong reputation like McNeil/J&J. At the very least I know that they'll want to preserve their reputation in the eyes of the public by keeping their product safe.

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