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I have been prescribed neurobion to treat b12 deficiency. my medical aid doesn't cover it and it's quite pricey, will taking a different b complex supplement such as the dischem gold one still be effective?
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Ask the pharmacist : At your local drug store for the generic alternative to neurobion, good luck
Answered 11/11/2019
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