Tag: generic drug substitution

Insurer Pressure: How Healthcare Providers Navigate Generic Drug Substitution Requirements

Healthcare providers face mounting insurer pressure to switch patients to generic drugs. Learn how formulary tiers, prior authorization, and state regulations impact their response strategies-and practical steps to navigate these challenges effectively.

Presumed Consent in Pharmacy: When Pharmacists Can Switch Your Medication Without Asking

In 43 U.S. states, pharmacists can switch your brand-name medication to a generic without asking-thanks to presumed consent laws. Learn how it works, where it's allowed, and what you can do to stay in control of your prescriptions.