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10-16-2007, 02:19 PM | #16 |
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In the US, it doesn't matter what the doctor actually prescribes, you have the right to ask the pharmacist for a generic version instead. Most places will put it in your file that you always want the generic version, so you don't even have to remember to ask.
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10-16-2007, 03:24 PM | #17 |
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You can request the generic medicine here too. The prescription calls for the medication, rather than the brand ( so Salbutamol, not Ventolyn)
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10-17-2007, 03:37 PM | #18 | |
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which are now banned here. CFCs. (no generics for the replacement, my prescription plan charges $50 copay for non-generic.....)
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10-17-2007, 03:46 PM | #19 | |
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In fact there are some cases when it is cheaper for the GP to specify as long as he is working in tandem with his pharmacist - but we tried to keep that quiet because of the many many cases when that isn't the case
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10-18-2007, 05:21 PM | #20 | |
We have to go back, Kate!
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