I don't see why it wouldn't be just as good as any other generic medication. They are probably made by the same drug companies. I wouldn't worry about it.

I 100% disagree on this one.

Here in the uk docotrs are not allowed to prescribe by brand name - they have to prescribe by the drug name.

For example when I was presribed anti depressants my gp was not allowed to presribe "prozac" but had to put fluoxetine - which is the drug name marketed as prozac.

The drug name and dosage you are getting is the important factor.
For example with my recent screwed up hormones I was prescribed norethisterone 5mg 3xday.
Norethisterone is often marketed as micronor.

So long as the actual drug and doseage are the same - you get the same level of protection.

they are all as good as brand named ones because they have the same ingredients and same amounts. Does she mean thats not true for birth control then? Surely it would be illegal to sell something with the wrong amount or wrong drugs in it..Thats the only way it wouldnt be as reliable. I dont get it..

i have been on generic nordette for about 4 years, more or less, and have never ever had a problem, nor did i get pregnant. find a new doctor if she is telling you that! generic just means that possibly the way the pill is packaged, meaning the capsule, the coating on the outside is different, which allows companies to not infringing on copyright or patent laws, but can sell the same mix of chemical in pill form for half the price!