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I had met people who have a complete knowledge of the generic medicines, yet they still choose the brand without giving any reason.

Why are they doing that?

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[-] python@programming.dev 2 points 1 month ago

Doesn't it kinda depend on what the doctor writes on the prescription? I've had both doctors who just put the brand name on there but also doctors who insist on writing down the generic version.
Either way, I don't really see any point in arguing with them about whichever one they prefer? The medicines generally do work the same.

[-] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago

The pharmacy can give you a generic no matter how the doctor writes it.

[-] HONEYBADGER517@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 month ago

I just want to jump in to say this is probably dependant on where you live or which pharmacy you go to. In my state, if the doctor writes for the brand name, the pharmacy MUST fill the brand name. They can call the doctor to get approval for the generic, but they won't just fill the generic at the patient's request. YMMV

[-] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Good to know. I thought it was Federal, but it might just be a PA thing. But I know for sure there's a mandatory poster at my pharmacy saying exactly that.

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