The two tablets are the same so that's not the problem, but the applicator is not fit for purpose from reading your posts.
I am still being prescribed Vagifem but I don't think for much longer, not with all that plastic involved and of course the cost, generic being cheaper for the NHS.
Also from reading your posts above, I have started to wash and store the Vagifem applicators and will see how it goes, if not finger it is