Be wary of drug samples from your doctor!
Drug companies provide doctors with samples of medications that they are trying to promote. Typically, these are new medications that do not have generic versions and are expensive. Moreover, the sample usually comes along with your doctor’s prescription for the medication. You may be getting a free week
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I Have a Health Plan with Drug Coverage. Can I Still Save on Generic Drugs?
Yes. Most health plans with drug coverage pay for medications based on a drug formulary. A drug formulary is a list of preferred prescription drugs, both generic and brand name. Each time you have a prescription filled you are responsible for copay, which is your share of the
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Why are some healthcare providers reluctant to recommend or prescribe generic medications?
Despite the fact that the active ingredient in a generic medication is the same as in the brand name counterpart, small differences could effect how the generic medication works in your body. This may be due to how the generic medication is produced or the type and amount
Why are some healthcare providers reluctant to recommend or prescribe generic medications?...