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Originally Posted by dreadnaught
I always assumed it was commonplace for physicians to prescribe the generic option instead of brand name meds, unless otherwise requested?
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New drugs get a 7 year exclusive before generics can be introduced. If you're on one of the newer drugs for a long period of time it's always a good thing to keep checking on when generics will become available. Sometimes the pharmacists will alert you - sometimes they won't.
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