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My physician says that I must use a brand name prescription instead of the generic that is available. Do I still have to pay the brand copay?

April 26, 2017brand copay generic pay physician prescription

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My physician says that I must use a brand name prescription instead of the generic that is available. Do I still have to pay the brand copay?

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If you receive a brand drug when a generic equivalent is available you will be responsible for the generic copay plus the difference in cost between the brand and the generic drug. This is the case regardless of the reason that you use the brand name drug.