Many prescription drugs actually cost the same amount, regardless of the strength, meaning that a 20mg pill of a certain medication could cost the exact same amount as a 40mg pill. Specific medications are appropriate for tablet splitting and can offer immediate out-of-pocket savings.
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If the drug is covered by PHP, we will allow the brand. However, the member will be responsible for the cost difference between the brand and the generic in addition to the normal copay. This is known as an ancillary charge.
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A generic drug is a copy of the original drug that is no longer protected by a US patent. It is typically a drug that has been available for more than 20 years. Generic drug manufacturers are allowed to produce these medications after the patent for the original brand has expired. Generic drugs are less expensive than brand-name drugs since generic manufacturers have not had to invest in the research and development of the drug when it was brought to market. Substituting a generic drug for a brand-name drug usually has no adverse effect.
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