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Is there a generic version of streptomycin?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy
Streptomycin is the name of the generic drug and there is currently no brand-name version of streptomycin. If you have questions or concerns about the type of streptomycin your doctor has on hand, ask before your injection.

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