GP prescribed me a weird brand of antibiotics, is that normal?

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2026/2/1 22:50:38 · 楼主

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I went in with a chest infection and the GP wrote a prescription for a generic version of amoxicillin that I've never seen before. The pharmacist said it's cheaper but the coating is different. I'm a bit nervous because I've only ever taken the brand-name ones in the past. Is this common? Will the effect be different? Just trying to understand why they switch so much.

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孙丽萍陪读妈妈
2026/2/2 05:17:22 · 1 楼
Totally normal. Most GP surgeries are trying to save NHS money by prescribing generics unless there's a specific reason. The active drug is the same.
林菲菲代购
2026/2/3 10:43:20 · 2 楼
I had this with my paracetamol too. It works, but the taste is sometimes weird. Don't worry, it's the same medicine.
高雪硕士生
2026/2/4 12:31:40 · 3 楼
If you have a sensitivity to the coating, tell them. Otherwise, just take it with food to be safe.

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