The FDA does not require consistent pill appearance among interchangeable generic drugs, and the shape and color of patients' pills may vary based on the particular supply at the patient's pharmacy.

Generic medications that are identical on the inside can look different on the outside, depending on the manufacturer. But those differences in shape and color could be causing confusion among ...

But if that medicine is a generic and the manufacturer later changes the shape or color, guess what can happen? A new study finds these patients are 30% more likely to stop taking their medication ...