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Do Patients Choose Authorized Generics? What People Really Prefer When Switching Medications

Do Patients Choose Authorized Generics? What People Really Prefer When Switching Medications
Posted by: Dorian Wellings in: Medications
28 Feb | 11:07 AM

Patients often prefer authorized generics over traditional ones because they're identical to brand-name drugs in formulation and manufacturing. But price still drives most choices after the initial 180-day window. Here's what people really notice-and what insurers decide.

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