My doctor prescribed me a newish medicine. In America, the consensus is that another medication should be given unless it causes problems. Also, the other medication has been used for decades without major issues.
I feel that a medicine used for decades without any major problems being noted is probably a better choice than a newer medicine, unless the new medicine is expected to be much better for some reason.
I wondered why my doctor prescribed the new one which is not the recommended one, and when asked he said he gave it because it was new, implying new is better than old.
I wondered if there might be some other reason to prescribe this new medicine.
The medicine is to lower uric acid in levels in blood.
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IDK. My husband is a dentist, when he gets home from work I’ll ask him if he gets a commission on the meds he prescribes to his patients.
> In America
You’re not in America.
> I feel
Your doctor – a medical professional – feels differently.
If you have concerns get a second opinion.
Sounds like you needed to ask a follow up question
Isn’t it generic drugs?
Other companies are allowed to make essentially the same drugs after 20-25 years original drugs developed.