I am buying medicines for my father as prescribed by doctor. I wanted to know whether it is safe to give medicines which are similar to prescribed medicine but cheaper? For instance instead of Rozavel 10 (cholesterol) which is the prescribed medicine, can I give him Rosumac 10? Please reply.

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