Tag: generic substitution

How Insurers Choose Which Generics to Cover: The Real Rules Behind Formulary Decisions 19 Feb

How Insurers Choose Which Generics to Cover: The Real Rules Behind Formulary Decisions

Insurers cover generics based on safety, effectiveness, and cost. Learn how Pharmacy & Therapeutics committees decide which drugs make the cut - and what you can do if yours isn't covered.

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How Pharmacists Verify Generic Equivalence: Practice Standards 22 Dec

How Pharmacists Verify Generic Equivalence: Practice Standards

Pharmacists use the FDA’s Orange Book to verify that generic drugs are therapeutically equivalent to brand-name medications. This system ensures safe, legal substitution while saving billions annually.

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