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Prescriber Override: When Doctors Can Require Brand-Name Drugs Instead of Generics
Prescriber override lets doctors require brand-name drugs instead of generics when safety is at risk. Learn how DAW codes, state laws, and EHR systems impact patient care - and how to avoid costly mistakes.
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