Generic Yaz Lawsuit Filed Over Launch of Gianvi Birth Control by Teva

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Teva Pharmaceuticals announced this week that it has launched a generic version of Bayer’s Yaz birth control pill, which will be marketed as Gianvi. The announcement has sparked a patent infringement lawsuit from Bayer, who says Teva is breaking an agreement between the two companies. 

The generic Yaz lawsuit was filed shortly after Teva announced the copycat pill. Bayer officials say Teva is violating a contract between the two companies that prohibited the generic drug maker from launching Yaz generic until at least July 2011. Teva officials, however, say that the contract allowed them to sell the generic birth control pill early under certain conditions.

Yaz (ethinyl estradiol and droperinone) is a birth control pill manufactured by Bayer, which contains a fourth-generation progestin that is only found in Yaz, it’s precursor, Yasmin, and Ocella, a generic Yasmin version. While Ocella is also distributed by Teva, Bayer still manufactures the pill under a prior agreement between the drug makers.

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Earlier this year, Bayer reported a 10% drop in Yaz sales for the first quarter of 2010 amid growing concerns about the potential side effects of Yaz and Yasmin. The losses in the healthcare division were at odds with gains made in other parts of the company, which saw a 5.3% increase in sales overall for the first quarter of 2010. The successful launch of a Yaz generic would likely cause Bayer’s profits from the birth control pill to fall even further.

“Demand for [the Yaz family of oral contraceptives] in the United States suffered particularly from the discussion surrounding the thrombosis risk of contraceptives containing drospirenone,” the company said in its report. “However, Bayer continues to believe that the risk profile is comparable to that of other combination oral contraceptives.”

Bayer currently faces more than 1,100 Yaz lawsuits, Yasmin lawsuits and generic Ocella lawsuits filed throughout the United States on behalf of women who allege that the drug maker failed to adequately research their birth control pill or warn about the risk of serious and potentially life-threatening injuries, such as stroke, heart attack, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, gallbladder disease and other complications.

Critics have pointed to drospirenone as the likely cause of an increased risk of blood clots and other serious health problems with Yaz and Yasmin. Many of the complaints filed against the drug maker allege that a recall of Yaz and Yasmin should have been issued after post-marketing reports suggested that the birth control pills carry a higher risk than some other oral contraceptives

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Lora
I have been on Yaz for 2 years because I was diagnosed with having endomitriosis at 18, as well as migraines and weight gain. After taking Yaz, my headaches that were occuring everyday went away immediately, my 30 lb weight gain practically shedded off in 3 months and my cycle was finally normal and I wasn’t in pain. Two weeks after receiving the generic version, I have gained 7 lbs, had 4 major headaches and bagan spotting… I’m convinced it is not the exact same drug. I am not happy!!!
YMorris
I’m amazed at the range of costs for Yaz & Gianvi. I have been paying $40 for Yaz and will now pay $25 for Gianvi. I am scheduled to take my first Gianvi in a few days, but these comments do cause some concern. I think I will try the website referenced by Julie on July 5th. Thanks Julie! I need to have another baby in the next couple of years and then shut my system down because these BCPs seem to have a great propensity to cause far too many risks.
Meghan
When I went to pick up my prescription for my Yaz they gave me the generic version this was June 8. so far i have had some spotting but i don’t see anything bad with the generic version plus it only cost me $3 instead of my regular $17 🙂
Samantha
I just got the new generic, and I was too worried about my PMDD and spotting between periods. I have been on Yaz for about 1 1/2 and I love Yaz. With this change, I decided to look up gianvi and found this website. After reading alot of the comments, I am not going to risk any unneccessary changes that can occur with this new generic. I am taking this back and requesting my Yaz back. I can not afford the moodiness, cramps, bleeding, acne, and bloating. They have been such a problem with me that I can’t do it to myself. I can’t do it to my family either. I will have to pay $30 instead of $15, but it will be worth it. And yes, the pharmist said it works just like Yaz. I am not going to be a test subject.
Amy
I like everyone else was given gianvi instead of yaz. At first, I was excited thinking I would save some money, but after having my period the entire time (I have been taking it for 2 1/2 weeks) I am thinking I am going to ask my pharmacist to switch me back to yaz. I have never in my life had an irregular period. I would rather pay a little bit more, than have my period all the time.
Lisa
When I went to pick up my Yaz at the pharmacy, it had been replaced with the generic. The pharmacist said it was the same exact thing as Yaz and since I have not had any problems with Yaz over the last few years, I was happy to pay the lower copay and try the generic. I am almost 3 weeks into the generic and have had spotting and dull cramping the whole time I have been taking the generic. Also, some dizziness. I made an appt with my ob-gyn just in case it is something else, but I really do think it is the new pill. I will be requesting that the pharmacy gives me the Yaz brand from now on if my ob-gyn recommends I stay on it. I think I would ultimately like to go on natural hormones, but don’t think I can afford that at this time because insurance won’t cover the natural alternative.
christina
i got swiched over from yaz now to gianvi it is not the same if you noticed it has a higher doses of mg and it cause weight gain alot after takeing it for at least 2 weeks i gain weight and i was more hungry for surger than i was takeing yaz i really think that it wont be the same iam scared and i hate the side affects i think the gianvie is a fake so they can rip you off. PLease listen to what i wrote thanks
Cathy
I have just started into my thrid week of the generic form of Yaz and I have been having spotting ever since. I went on yaz in the first place so I wouldn’t have my period all the time. I’m really worried I’m going to have insurance problems now after reading all of this. Is anyone else having constant spotting? It is getting really annoying and I want yaz back!!!!
Julie
My pharmacy switched me to Gianvi too. Within a week I was having side effects I’d never had in 2 years on Yaz — severe lower abdominal pain (as in can’t get out of bed pain), hoarseness, bloating. So I went back to the pharmacy and got Yaz. If you go to www.bayersavingscard.com you can get a card that will let you get your next Yaz pack for $5 and then for only $25 after that. To avoid those side effects is worth the extra money to me. I know the generic and brand name versions are supposed to be the same but my body reacted very differently to the generic. A placebo effect is not causing the kind of abdominal pain I had on Gianvi.
Amber
I have been taking Gianvi for almost 2 weeks and this pill has been making me break out in acne really bad. I can sleep on my back because it has broken out so badly. Also I’ve noticed that Im getting alot of headaches. I am going to my doctor to get a cheak up soon so I am definatly switching back to Yaz. I hope the makers of Gianvi get the hell sued out of them for not properly reaserching and testing their product corectly. They could’ve killed someone!
vvelaz01
I was given the generic by my pharmacist two weeks ago. After a week I noticed that I was bloated, gained 3 lbs, and felt “blue”. I quickly realized, since I had these symptoms before I ever started taking Yaz, that this was due to my change in pill from brand to generic. I thought it was supposed to be exactly the same. Has anyone else felt different on the generic version? Everyone is telling me that it’s just in my head. HELP!!
YVETTE
I just picked up this new prescription on Monday, and Wednesday I started noticing a red bumby rash all over my body. I am so pissed off! I know it says its the same as Yaz, but obviousely it isn’t
missy
reading this helped alot but because i am “switching” is the effectiveness of the pill going to be the same ???
kaylah
this whole gianvi thing is ridiculous. I went to walmart to get my refill for three months worth of yaz like I usually do….usually problem free. Well a few days ago I went and the lady said(very quietly and quickly) “there has been a formula change for yaz and we can only give you one months worth of bc”. She than had me sit down and wait forever only to open my package and see this new drug that frankly I thougt was a mistake at first. So far gianvi has been nothing but problems for me and being anxious about drugs I am scared that gianvi will make me sick. I’ve been on it for two days now and my period still isn’t gone,im breaking out(which NEVER happened on yaz)and I just feel different. Bottom line is,these pharmacists don’t understand that generic is NOT yaz! Yaz is the best bc I’ve ever been on and tomorrow I’m going back. I’m surprised to see so many other ladies who are having the same problems and maybe like me laying awake at night worrying what the hell I’m putting in my body.
Bex
I plan on having my doctor write a “brand name only” RX for Yaz before I need my next refill. Between all the problems you ladies have had, and the lawsuits between Bayer and Teva (not only proving that Teva broke the agreement with Bayer after purchasing Barr, but also that they were caught -and have admitted to- lying about the ingredients being the same and changing the dosage amounts)… I just can’t fathom agreeing to take Gianvi. I also called Bayer to find out about the savings card mentioned earlier and it is the real deal. I already printed mine out.
Jill
Like most, I went in for a Yaz refill today and was given Gianvi…the first I’d ever heard of the drug. I reluctantly agreed, but came home and did a little research until I found this site. After reading some of the negative comments (especially about acne, since that is part of the reason why I’m on Yaz to begin with) I immediately returned to the pharmacy and had the pharmacist give me Yaz instead. She told me the price on Yaz through my insurance may go up later…but as of now, my price difference between generic and brand name is less than $2.00! I can’t see even taking the chance of switching medicines if the price difference is so small, and I can’t risk having any negative side effects of my acne return. For all out there wanting to go back to Yaz: I had no problem from the pharmacist when I stated I did my research and Gianvi wasn’t approved for treatment of acne and that was the reason I took Yaz. I would think any good pharmacist could just as easily give you the Yaz you were originally on if you ask them to. Hope this helps!
Ash
I had been taking Yaz for about 3yrs but just recently switched to Gianvi due to my insurance, and the fact that it was less expensive. I’ve been taking Gianvi for two weeks now and I have been having a very uncomfortable pain in my lower abdomen constantly now. At first I didn’t associate the pain as a side effect from Gianvi but I am now wondering if it is since nothing else in my life has changed other than the new medicine. I have been trying to get in touch with my doctor but haven’t had any luck yet. I am definitely changing medicines as soon as possible, I just don’t feel comfortable taking Gianvi, especially if its the cause for the pain in my stomach.
Stephani
I have PMDD and was diagnosed in 2005. I have taken yaz for a few years now and it has helped me more then anything, not 100 percent but alot! The generic brand I have been on for a month, and it has been great not only 60 bucks cheaper, but it does the EXACT same thing. I love it and will continue with this.
Sunnie
I work at a pharmacy and what I found out is that the Gianvi was released before the patent for YAZ has expired. The company making Gianvi has been sued by Bayer for patent infringement and the Gianvi has ceased production. This means that as soon as the stock of existing Gianvi is depleted, it will no longer exist, and everyone will be back on YAZ until the suit is settled (could take years). As for the ladies who blame the pharmacy for the switch, it is no mistake! I don’t know the laws in other states but in MASS it is a state law that the pharmacy substitute a generic whenever possible, I suppose to ensure that the customer always gets the cheapest price. Our RX’s all state very clearly that “Interchange is mandated by law unless the MD writes NO SUBSTITUTION in the space provided” on the face of the RX. Our pharmacy councils patients whenever there is a change from brand-generic but this is a courtesy, not a requirement. Large stores (CVS, Wal-Mart) will obviously have more Gianvi in stock for longer so if you want to switch back to YAZ, my advise is to use a small or independant pharmacy- their stock of Gianvi will be exhausted sooner. I hope this helps.
N. N.
I’ve taken Yaz for a year now and was kicking out $50 a month. When I went to CVS this month I was told there’s a generic and it costs $20. I was shocked! I reviewed everything from packaging to dosage and its all the same. I feel like Bayer should have come out with this sooner. They would have gotten more sales at 20 bucks vs a few sales for 50 – 80 dollars. I’m justing hoping its as effective
Kristin
I have been on Yaz for two years with almost no side effects. I have been taking it for control of heavy periods, bad cramps and PMDD. Two days ago, while at my pharmacy, the generic version was given to me. I was thrilled at the decrease in my co-pay amount and thought the switch would be fine. Things are not going well for me. I am experiencing migraine headaches and nausea. These are NOT typical for me. When I originally started Yaz I had no problems at all. I am concerned and have called my physician to switch back to Yaz.
Jen
I got the generic GIANVI. It made me sick. It was like taking a different birth control bill. I had cramps, spotting, nausea, head ache, and bloating. I did not think there would be a difference to YAZ because the active ingredients are the same, but there was a difference. I took it back after 6 days and I got Yaz.
Ashley
With my insurance I pay $15 for Gianvi.. and without it would be $54.. or at least that’s what my pharmacist said. I threw a hissy fit with the pharmacist, I was beyond concerned that it would make me break out; that’s why I am (was) on Yaz to begin with. I know it takes time for the new pill to kick in, but I’m on the second row of pinks, and I haven’t had any negative side affects other than a slight increase in discharge, and “mini-cramps” hope this helps anyone at all, and I really hope people have success on Gianvi.. I really like paying $15 a month instead of $30!
Emily
I also was switched to Gianvi and not told about this until I picked up my prescription. It was the same price I had been paying for YAZ. Like others, I loved YAZ. It was the only birth control pill that kept bloating, dizziness and, cramps other stomach irritations at bay. Other BC pills made these side effects unbearable. I have experienced all of these side effects with GIanvi. I know my body well and I did not have these side effects before I switched to Gianvi.
Sandra
This is my first time taking generic Gianvi and I am not happy. I’ve started my period 8 days before I was supposed to, and I’ve noticed a breakthrough in my PMDD symptoms. I’ve been very moody and irritable since starting my generic pills, and believe me, my husband has noticed this difference as well. I will not be taking this again. I would rather pay a higher co-pay than have to take this medicine again!
Helen
I started Gianvi about 2 weeks ago. I haven’t had any problems, but I am a little skeptical with all the controversy going on. I have taken Yaz for 2 years and never had problems. When I went to refill my prescription, they offered the “generic” version so, of course I said yes because the price was cheaper ($35 for Yaz compared to $10 for Gianvi with insurance). I visited my gynecologist today and he said that his Yaz drug rep said Gianvi isn’t FDA approved yet. It worries me that it has been pushed so hard and so quickly that what if there are serious health implications?
Jennifer
After reading all these comments and giving everything some serious thought, I thought I would share my own decision in hopes that it might help someone else. Last week I went in to pick up my Yaz refill and was handed a Gianvi pack instead. At the time I didn’t think too much into it, and was just grateful for the cost savings. Luckily I was not due to start a new pack until today, and something just hasn’t felt right about making the switch. I have read the comments here and done a bit of research and come to the following decision – for me, a few dollars saved is not worth the risk. My body had a difficult time adjusting to Yaz, but I seem to be doing fine on it now and I’m not looking to go through any sort of adjustment period again. Each comment from those who have already started Gianvi mentions moodiness and a return of acne, so regardless of what the facts say about the similarities between generic and name brand, I choose to play it safe. Now with that said, I just left CVS with a positive experience. I took my unopened pack of Gianvi back, told the pharmacist I was more comfortable sticking to Yaz and with no questions asked (and no persuading on the generic argument) they took the generic back and gave me my Yaz ! And the best part is I have found a way to get Yaz for $25 regardless of insurance – Bayer is now offering a discount card (found here :https://bsc.pskw.com/Page/FAQ.aspx) that will keep you from ever spending over $25 on the Yaz. I just want to finish by saying that I am not bashing generics by any means, I just wanted to share my own decision as well as the savings card for those who might only be on the fence due to the cost.
Christine
another here who went to get a refill and got gianvi. it’s $15 cheaper for me, especially since i don’t have insurance it helps but I have been hearing a lot of stuff about side effects on forums, especially stomach pain. If it’s the same drug, why would people switching have side effects? I don’t buy it. I’m worried about taking it, I don’t need to for another two days so I’m going to call my gynecologist and speak with her maybe she can make me feel better. Otherwise, I may just go back to CVS and ask for Yaz instead. I’d rather pay $15 more than take a chance on something that might give me issues.
Taylor
i just recieved the generic version of YAZ and i DO NOT want to switch to it! i have LOVED being on YAZ and have had no side affects what-so-ever. has anyone actually taken this pill yet long enough to have any indication to any added side affects?
Nicole
I am glad I found this post just minutes after calling my OB/GYN. He just called the pharmacy near me to have me go pick up Yaz specifically tonight. For the past week and a half I’ve had 6 migraines! 6! I had a migraine once maybe every 6 months in the past. This is ridiculous. Can’t wait to be back on Yaz.
Brittany
I started taking Gianvi this month and I only have 5 pink/orange pills left before the white ones. My mom has commented on how moody I’ve been this month and my face is breaking out! I am definitely one of those people that can psych myself into believing it doesn’t work though so I’m going to try it another month and hope it gets better!
Billie
The thing that irritated me was they (CVS) simply handed me the generic without discussing it with me at all. At first I thought there was a change with my insurance; my charge was only $10 rather than $25. Then I looked more closely and saw that it was Gianvi. I was really mad at first and requested the pharmacist give me Yaz. Then after he talked to me a bit, I felt more at ease. I just wish that they would have discussed it with me prior to filling the prescription. Yaz has worked really well for me. My husband & I are unable to have children and I take Yaz strictly to regulate my period and to deal with my moodiness. Not to mention after many years, I have finally found a way to keep my skin clear from blemishes. Good luck to us all and let’s be thankful we’re saving a few bucks. I don’t know about you all, but I can surely use it!
maggie
My daughter picked up her prescription, found the generic had been substituted. Sounded fine to us, until the ACNE returned with a vengence, after only a few days. It’s been two weeks, and tomorrow morning she is switching back to YAZ!
Gayle
My daughter has been on YAZ for the last 2 1/2 years with no problems. We paid a $40 copay for a 3 month supply while she was in college and still on our health plan. We just got a SURPRISE in the mail yesterday, when I opened up a box from the mail order pharmacy we use and found these 3 packages of GIANVI sitting on top of my boxes of meds! I knew that YAZ was the only other RX I had ordered with my RX, but it would have been SO nice to have the RX mail order company send out a letter ahead of time OR WITH THE RX, telling us that we were getting a new generic that is new to the market. I am SO nervous about my daughter taking a generic of something that there is so much controversy about. Besides the lawsuit, I was concerned reading in the article that there is not as much of the active ingredient in the generic as in the original YAZ?? I take LOTS of generic meds since I am getting older and taking more meds and most have a generic, and I don’t mind. BUT, when it comes to my daughter’s reproductive health, I am concerned. She does not take YAZ for acne problems and I don’t think she takes it for moodiness (hey, we all get moody around our period, even me!!) So, her boyfriend is in the Army stationed 6,000 miles away, so I will tell her to take the GIANVI while he is gone, and then take the YAZ for a few months when he is coming home for vacations. So, let’s see how that works out. Infringement lawsuits can take a long time to run through the court system. I hope that they get it straightened out, and I am going to have my daughter call her gyno when she gets home from her trip to Boston later next week. I want grandkids, but not quite yet!!!!
sabrina
I am very upset that my insurance carrier decided without my concent to change my BC from Yaz to Gianvi. I have been taking Gianvi for the past two weeks and I have experienced moodiness,irritable, and acne break-out. I’m a kindergarten teacher and a single mother of three I can’t continue having these side affects.
Andrea
I (like most on here) just picked up what I thought would be my regular monthly prescription for Yaz, only to find that they had switched me to Gianvi. It was 10 dollars cheaper, which is a pleasant surprise. However, I’m very nervous about starting this birth control. I’ve switched from Yaz before due to losing my health insurance and had horrible mood swings, depression, spotting, and pain on a regular generic (not gianvi, this was months ago) birth control. I got my health insurance back and was put back on Yaz and felt wonderful again. Now I have this Gianvi and am generally worried. I don’t want to experience the same side effects I did when I previously came off Yaz. I have severe endometreosis and am not allowed to have a period, and I require a very high dosage of the hormone contained in birth control that only Yaz provided. I called the pharmacist and he told me it was the exact same pill, same dosages of every ingredient and I should be fine to use it both for stopping my periods and to control my mood (I’ve always had depression). I’m genuinely scared to try this, and have found the comments on this page to go back and forth in both directions, good then bad then good. Is there anybody that has similar requirements to mine that has tried Gianvi that has a success story?? That’s what I’m after and I can’t find it.
Lynne
I miss my brand name, if not for the smaller pills and better cases. Yaz only had a $9 dollar copay, which went down to $3 for the Gianvi. The $6 is not a big deal. Can’t say I won’t miss Yaz.
April
I picked up my generic Gianvi monday and was surprised with the switch. Never mind the cost i just hope it is as effective as yaz.
jd
The generic doesn’t seem to work as well on acne. I’ve been using the generic for less than a week and have starting getting new pimples, which had been practically been non-existent with Yaz. Has anyone had similar experiences?
Steph
I just received the Gianvi birth control today, and like someone else said I too thought it was a mistake. I called my pharmacy and they told me that “once a generic form comes out on the market its counterpart normally becomes MORE EXPENSIVE!” What concerns me more is the pharmacist said “the only difference is in the fillers of the drug not the hormones” but that sounds like a BIG difference to me. I have taken several forms of birth control because I have an extreme form of PMDD, and YAZ has been the only one to make my life normal again. My mom is also concerned because the reason my sister is here today is because a doctor switched her onto a generic birth control drug. I am mainly angered because I wasn’t informed at all. I believed it was a pharmacy error. I will stay on this generic drug just to give it a chance, but I’m still highly sceptical!
new gianvi user
I went to pick up my Yaz yesterday and was given the Gianvi instead. The price went from $35 with my insurance to $10!!!!!!!!!!! I was pretty stoked! Thank you generics!
Colleen
I recently started taking the generic version of yaz and I have actually been feeling a little weird sense switching over. Its been about 2 in a half weeks on Gianvi and I’ve noticed my acne is starting to return as well as minor stomach pains that are just uncomfortable. Has anyone else who is taking the generic pill had side effects?
Deidra
Gianvi is only for the use of preventing pregnancy, not for use on acne or PMDD. In black and white for you ladies: http://std.emedtv.com/gianvi/gianvi.html
pharmacy intern
I would agree with those who said that generics contain the same active ingridients as brand medications, so i would defenitely give it a try especially if it’s cheaper than the brand. Also, for those who were mad on the company who had the generic but didn’t release it-it’s because the company that’s making YAZ has exclusive rights to market their product for a certain amount of years before generic product could be available, otherwise it would not be profitable for any company to discover new drugs.
Ashleigh
I Just Got Gianvi tonight. Im scared to switch from Gildess. I took yaz a few years ago and it worked wonders with PMDD and acne. But does Gianvi work The Exact same as Yaz???
Lori
I’ve been on the Gianvi for two weeks now and I’ve started spotting… something that I haven’t done in over a year with YAZ.. and the spotting is not a normal consistency. I’m going to my doctor asap and having her change back to YAZ. I’ve noticed that my moodiness is coming back, also, and it’s not worth saving 10 bucks a month for me!
Sunnie
If anyone has done any real research on this issue then she would know that the yaz manufacturer ( Bayer) entered into an agreement with TEVA and they are actually making the generic Gianvi pills and allowing them to be marketed for part of the profit. It happens all the time in big Pharma. The actual tablets are made in the same factory! Why are some people all upset about TEVA’s headquarters being in Isreal? The Yaz package clearly states”manufactured in Germany”, is that any better?We ladies need to take control of our own healthcare, understand the insurance plan that WE select and pay for, and if you don’t know, ASK! Half of the above comments make it seem like people have no clue about a hormone that you put into your body every day.
BK
I just rec’d a call from my Dr. office. The YAZ rep was there today and said that a lawsuit has been filed because the generic is NOT the same as YAZ. The difference will affect how it helps with acne and moodiness, etc. She also said that the rep provided cards that will allow a 1 yr prescription for $25 each time it is filled and the first scrip filled is only $5. If you would like to stay on YAZ, I recommend calling your physician to see if the YAZ rep has provided any of these cards to them.
Jennifer
Yesterday I went to pick up my Rx for Yaz and I also got the Gianvi. I called the pharmacist, thinking they had made a mistake. They explained to me that by law, they need to provide the generic before name brand unless the doc specifically requests the brand. I’ve been taking Yaz since it’s debut and my insurance hasn’t changed recently, so I was a little confused, but the pharmacist assured me that it was the same pill. Skeptical, I called my doc just to make sure it was OK to take. The nurse practitioner told me NOT to take the Gianvi because there IS a molecular difference! They have been kind enough to offer me some samples of the Yaz as well as a $20 Yaz card for future use so that my Yaz will only be $20 every time. I think I will switch to a new pill though, some of this seems weird and I’m not OK with trying a name I don’t know or trust. VERY glad I called my doc and you should do the same before taking Gianvi.
BK
My refill also was automatically filled with the new generic. I have not opened it yet in case I want to return it for YAZ. My physician said that it is the same active ingredient, but slightly different amt. She said that there are more active pills in YAZ than the generic. She also mentioned that this varying amt. of the active ingredient “could” affect the acne. I am going to check with my insurance on cost. I like what I am taking and it works well. Can anyone confirm the difference in the number of active pills (which could also mean a slightly longer period with the generic?)
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