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Be sure the medication inside the container is actually the medication prescribed.

In Oregon, an auxiliary label describes the appearance of the medication inside.

If the label says the contents are a small round red tablet and you see a small white tablet, you should call the pharmacy for an explanation.


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Last updated November 18, 2003.

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