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Listing of generic/Brand names

Posted By: Just Me on 2008-01-13
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Subject: Listing of generic/Brand names

Okay, where is the best place on line to find a listing of generic/Brand names for drugs? It is hard to find a website that lists the proper lower/upper case info.

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Listing of generic/Brand names - Just Me
- Here is one of my favorites. sm - Txczech
  - great site-- thanks! - bspen
  - That's awesome, thanks for the info. - MT50
    - Glad to help. I love the print version of MPR also. nm - Txczech
  - Ooh thanks for that link. - tnmt
- Drugs.com has a pretty good site of information. - MT50

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