I analyzed hospital price lists so you didn't have to

Re:I analyzed hospital price lists so you didn't have to by legitster on Wednesday July 06, 2022 @09:43PM (#32009046)

Fun fact, your pharmacist is allowed to change your prescription in some states! Try asking them if there are cheaper generics.

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Re:I analyzed hospital price lists so you didn't have to by liotier on Thursday July 07, 2022 @03:56AM (#32011085)

In France, the pharmacist is legally obliged to offer the cheaper generic. If the doctor wants the primary brand specifically, he has to write "non-substitutable" on the prescription and a shorthand mention of the reason.

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Re:I analyzed hospital price lists so you didn't have to by mcv on Thursday July 07, 2022 @07:57AM (#32012850)

"Non-substitutable -- otherwise I won't get my kickbacks"

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Re:I analyzed hospital price lists so you didn't have to by pas on Thursday July 07, 2022 @03:22PM (#32018191)

or the patient is allergic to the generic's binding agent, or ...

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Re:I analyzed hospital price lists so you didn't have to by mikehotel on Wednesday July 06, 2022 @10:19PM (#32009264)

Good to know, thanks!

BTW, Hopefully the last word is just a typo.

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Re:I analyzed hospital price lists so you didn't have to by refurb on Thursday July 07, 2022 @03:02AM (#32010762)

In most states they don’t have to ask. A generic is equivalent substitute for the brand name.

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