07/05/2026
We're tackling common myths around switching medications, through our new campaign - 💊 ✅
Across the NHS, huge numbers of patients have been successfully switched to different versions of their medicines to treat their health conditions. But research shows that many people have concerns about switching - often based on misunderstandings about quality, safety, or effectiveness.
MYTH-BUSTING - what patients want to know about switching medicines 👇
❓ If it’s more cost-effective, is it lower quality?
👉 No. All medicines prescribed by the NHS must meet strict UK safety and quality standards. A medicine can cost less simply because it has been produced by a different manufacturer.
❓ Will it work as well as my usual medicine?
👉 Yes, your NHS team will only prescribe a medicine that is right for your health needs, and all medicines are tested to the same standards to make sure they are just as effective.
❓Why does it look different?
👉 Different brands or medicines may use different packaging, medication shapes or colours - but the medicine inside is regulated to the same standards and will only be prescribed if it’s right for you and your health needs.
❓Is it safe if it’s made overseas?
👉 Yes. All NHS‑supplied medicines, wherever they are made, must meet the same strict standards before they are approved and licensed for use in the UK.
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