Box and content has possible different brand??

[Greenwall]

Hi Everyone.

I've just checked new prescription. The box says northstar, but on the foil of the bubble wrap, it says actavis. Shouldn't the foil say northstar, ie same as box?

Can anyone explain, please?

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Greenwall

Actavis is rebranded as Northstar for Lloyds Pharmacy and Almus for Boots. Nothing to worry about.

[Greenwall in reply to SeasideSusie]

Wow! You're fast with replies. I didn't think anyone else would be on-line now.

Thanks for this info.

[RedApple Administrator]

Greenwall, If you check the side of the Northstar box, I think you'll find it says Actavis. Northstar is just the pharmacy own brand name (LLoyds pharmacy if I recall correctly). Actavis is the manufacturer. I know, its confusing

Boots do the same thing. They have a box that says Almus but there are Actavis tablets inside.

[Greenwall in reply to RedApple]

Many thanks for such a prompt reply.

You're right it does say that on side of box - well when I dug out the magnifier!

[RedApple Administrator in reply to Greenwall]

It's a bit of a nonsense in my opinion. I don't think it's right to confuse patients in this way.

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to RedApple]

It does!

See this PDF:

dropbox.com/s/sswtzhxvrj2qi...

Around page 4.

[BlueMoon65]

No, this is, presumably, because Activis manufacture North Star...mine are the same.