HCStymie Says

Wed, 1 Apr 2026 21:02:36 GMT

Re: Roy (# 1)

Probably more info than needed, but will add some just in case it may benefit now or down the road. That dailymed site linked in the reply has search options for the advanced filter to include / exclude criteria like specific inactive ingredients and lists ingredients for all the generics and brand name meds. Can track down what ones are acceptable and even have the doc put it on the script so they are filled by only those options. But double check at pickup as they do run on autopilot sometimes and miss the generic brand requests on the scripts from time to time.

If you needed to, you can also research what suppliers your pharmacy uses and what generics those suppliers have available. (Think there are like 3 primary suppliers pharmacies use that are most of the market.) Then give the pharmacist a list of generics acceptable, or go to another pharmacy that better suits your needs. Some info is easier than others to track down so no guarantees. But have found deeper dive into my medications and availability to be helpful at times.

FDA website also has tons of resources like info on "authorized generics" which are generics licensed to use the brand name formulary. Typically the brand name manufacturer also uses the same formula for a generic version to make money there too. But often licensing of authorized generics to other companies means access to the brand name formula which usually uses higher quality inactive ingredients.

FDA also has a list of drugs in shortages, which for example is useful for my ADHD meds that are in constant shortage. But, reporting is voluntary for drug makers and they often are vague and overly optimistic when they do bother to report anything. If pharmacy has trouble ordering what you want, may find out why that way and an estimate of when it may be available.

Can also contact drug companies from their website via message or by phone and they can often tell you where their product is available.

Ginny Says

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 22:55:17 GMT

Thx! Appreciate the information.

Roy Says

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 21:37:14 GMT

I'd recommend working with your pharmacist to confirm whether they can order a corn / wheat / dye free version. There are numerous manufacturers of this drug, so even with a list of ones meeting your requirements, it is still dependent on the pharmacy being able to order from a specific manufacturer.

That being said, one potential match might be the version from Pd-Rx pharm (NDC 72789-163), who lists their inactive ingredients as:

- CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM
- HYPROMELLOSES
- MAGNESIUM STEARATE
- MANNITOL
- MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE
- POVIDONE
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL
- TALC
- TITANIUM DIOXIDE

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=372ba4ad-26ca-4675-8475-4b664fbecba9

Hope this helps!

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