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What's the Difference Between Generic And Not Generic?

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October 26th, 2004
What's the difference between generic and not generic birth control?
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wakkochic17
replied October 26th, 2004
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The cost.. That's it.. The active ingredients (i.E. Hormones) are the same. Generics don't spend the money on advertising and such so they can sell them cheaper.
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DBabys
replied October 31st, 2004
Hehe yup I agree its the cost, plus for even cheapier for get the 28 pack just get the 21 they charge you for the sugar pills
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