Why does CVS automatically give me generic drugs when my doctor writes the brand name on the prescription?

Please spare me the talk about generics=brand. I know they can differ quite a bit and I've done a lot of personal research on this.





I was just wondering why CVS does this.





I should also note that my insurance covers both brand and generic in most cases. They both = $0 for me.

Why does CVS automatically give me generic drugs when my doctor writes the brand name on the prescription?
unless the doctor writes DAW in the box on the prescription, the pharmacy HAS to give you a generic if it is available. If you have the same co-pay either way and prefer brand names, make sure the doctor writes DAW on the prescription
Reply:In the US it is law to give the generic unless the script specifically says brand name required (or the latin medically correct translation). Also, the insurance will not pay for the brand name unless the doc specifically requests, so it really doesnt cost 0 for you either way. And no, your insurance most likely does NOT cover the brand unless it is specifically requested or no generic is available.
Reply:Because pharmacy's just always give the generic drug because its usually always cheaper. If you don't want the generic your doctor would have to write "no substitutions" on the prescription.

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