Pharmacists should recommend authorized generics for patients with allergies to inactive ingredients, those on narrow therapeutic index drugs, or when regular generics cause unexpected side effects. They’re identical to brand-name drugs but cost significantly less.
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Medical societies have clear but differing views on generic drug substitution. While most drugs are safe to swap, experts warn against switching for epilepsy, thyroid, and blood thinner medications due to small but dangerous differences in how they work.