Why can't pharmacists change brand name to generic?
Today I sent over an rx for Concerta to the pharmacy. This is in Texas btw.
15 minutes later I get a phone call from the pharmacist at CVS.
Pharmacist: Their insurance won't cover brand name, can you switch to generic?
Me: Why are you calling me? Can't you switch it over on your own?
Pharmacist: Well not really...
Me: Fine then, absolutely, go ahead and change it to generic methylphenidate
Pharmacist: I need your approval to switch it
Me: Why?
Pharmacist: I cant change it...
Why can't pharmacists change brand name to generic?
Source: Student Doctor Network - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Socrates25 Source Type: forums
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