Can the physician choose any drug he wishes to sell including a name brand drug?
Sure but statistically, 93% of all drugs are included in a formulary of less than 250 drugs. With thousands of drugs to choose from in different strengths and quantities, the key to a successful formulary is picking out which drugs move fast and make the most profit. The reality is the physician over time will fine-tune the formulary to what makes the most sense for the practice. The physician may purchase some name brand drugs that cannot be obtained generic but in most cases, the dispensing program will be mostly generic medications. Minimum order requirements would apply to items/sizes not ordinarily stocked by the re-packager.
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