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Piqray vs Vijoice: What's the difference between them?

Medically reviewed by Melisa Puckey, BPharm. Last updated on Sep 17, 2024.

What is the difference between Piqray and Vijoice tablets?

Official answer

by Drugs.com

The difference between Vijoice and Piqray is that they are used to treat different conditions. Vijoice and Piqray contain the same active ingredient (alpelisib), are both tablets, and are distributed by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.

References

Vijoice Package Insert https://www.drugs.com/pro/vijoice.html 
Piqray Package Insert https://www.drugs.com/pro/piqray.html

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