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Why do the shape and/or color of the generic pill differ from the branded one? And why does the name printed on the pill differ from the branded one?

April 26, 2017color differ generic Pill printed shape

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Why do the shape and/or color of the generic pill differ from the branded one? And why does the name printed on the pill differ from the branded one?

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The contents of generic pills and brand name medicines are exactly the same. The only difference is the name. The name printed on the pill is the active ingredient used there. This is because the manufacturers of generic drugs cannot use brand names on their pharmaceuticals due to copyright.