Why Is Substituting Generic Drugs for a Patient Considered a Crime

question 30

Multiple Choice

Why is substituting generic drugs for a patient considered a crime?

• A) The patient is misled.
• B) The doctor continues to treat the patient assuming they are on the medication that was prescribed.
• C) The insurance company is billed for the more expensive medication.
• D) The practice is unfair to doctors.

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