A Patient Has Been Taking Levothyroxine (Synthroid)for More Than a Decade

Multiple Choice

A patient has been taking levothyroxine (Synthroid) for more than a decade for primary hypothyroidism.She tells the nurse that her cousin can get her the same medication in a generic form from a pharmaceutical supply company.What would be best for the nurse to say to the patient?

A) "That would be a great way to save money."
B) "There's no difference in brands of this medication."
C) "Switching the form of medication should never be done; once you start with a certain brand, you must stay with it."
D) "It's better not to switch brands until we check with your doctor."