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When Your Doctor Might Prescribe Brand-Name Only and Why

Posted by: Alan Burity Vitulo in: Health and Medicine

1 Dec | 21:15 PM | 1

Most prescriptions are generics-but some medications need to stay brand-name only. Learn when doctors prescribe brand drugs for safety reasons, why generics aren't always interchangeable, and how to protect yourself from unnecessary costs.

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When Your Doctor Might Prescribe Brand-Name Only and Why

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