Learn how insurance coverage works for generic drugs bought online. Discover when mail-order saves money, why your insurer might switch your meds, and how to avoid paying more than you need to.
Generic drugs are cheaper and widely used, but long-term safety data shows mixed results. For most people, they're fine - but for those on narrow therapeutic index drugs, small differences can have big consequences.
Learn how pharmacy systems correctly identify generic and brand-name drugs using NDC and TE codes, avoid dangerous substitutions, and improve patient safety with best practices from leading healthcare systems.