Why is prescription drug packaging different?

Here's a good article about this question from 2004: http://www.touchbriefings.com/pd... Basically, yes, the types of packaging are different between Europe and the U.S. read more

Basically, yes, the types of packaging are different between Europe and the U.S. In fact, manufacturers will produce the same drug in 2 different formats based on where it will be sold (blister packs for Europe, bottles of 30/50/100/etc. for the U.S.). read more

Prescription drug packaging often comes with a drug label. Even though drugs come with instructions, it is best for patients to talk with their physician and their pharmacist about using a drug. The patient can then use the label for additional information and for ideas on questions to ask their health care provider. read more

A: Yes, it is confusing, and unfortunately, it's fairly common. The same generic drug, made by a different manufacturer, can indeed look different. Due to certain patent laws that govern brand-name medications, generic drug manufacturers are not allowed to copy how a brand-name pill looks in terms of its shape, its color and its size. read more