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Why are some brand-name medications preferred over their generic versions?

April 26, 2017brand-name generic medications versions

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Why are some brand-name medications preferred over their generic versions?

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In certain situations, the cost to the Indiana Medicaid program for the generic may be higher than that of its brand-name equivalent. This situation is due to federal and/or state supplemental rebates that result in the net cost to the Indiana Medicaid Program of the brand-name drug being less.