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Docs, is it legal if a pharmacy give you a generic version if the doctor wrote for name-brand?

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Dr. Ronald Holzman answered

Specializes in Mammography, Breast Ultrasound

If not DAW. : Usually yes, unless "dispense as written (DAW)" is noted, or a DAW box is initialed by the physician.

Answered 6/20/2014

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