ACTAVIS - ACCORD?

[Suzanneharb]

Hi all,

I have been on Actavis for years. Just went to the pharmacy and they gave me accord (package looks exactly the same as Actavis, just named accord.) Did Accord take over? Will the potency be the same?

Brand switching has caused me huge fluctuations in my thyroid levels in the past, hence sticking to actavis. I'm really worried.

Thanks.

[Lalatoot]

They are the same .

[helvella Administrator]

Accord Healthcare, a UK subsidiary of the Indian Intas company, acquired the UK generics division of Actavis in 2017.

Around April 2020, Accord rebranded the former Actavis product as Accord.

Some members have said they think that the product is different but others, including me, noticed absolutely no change. Accord say there was no change made.

My thyroid medicines document might be of some use:

dropbox.com/s/shcwdwpedzr93...

[Suzanneharb in reply to helvella]

Thank you!

[fiftyone in reply to helvella]

that is so interesting. I was on Actavis for years before it was withdrawn and I am concerned about the effect it might be having. So useful lto know Accord is the same.

[Kazania in reply to helvella]

Helvella, I had a peek your document too, I do hope that was in order. It looks hugely comprehensive.

[helvella Administrator in reply to Kazania]

It is there for everyone - download a copy. And do so again and again as I update it over the months and years - I hope.

[Kazania in reply to helvella]

Oh excellent😄 thank you very much

[Nidz6 in reply to helvella]

Thank you this very helpful resource. It still amazes me how doctors and pharmacists don't appreciate how easily a change of brand can affect us!