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Are there any restrictions on pharmacists substituting generic medicines for the doctors prescription?

April 26, 2017doctor generic medicines pharmacists prescription substituting

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Are there any restrictions on pharmacists substituting generic medicines for the doctors prescription?

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Pharmacists are not permitted to substitute for alternative generic medication if your doctor has ‘ticked the box’ on your prescription. If your doctor has ‘ticked the box’ to disallow substitution, you should ask your pharmacist why substitution has occurred, and let your doctor here know.