Medical society guidelines on generic drug use vary by specialty. While most generics are safe, drugs with narrow therapeutic indices require caution. Learn which conditions demand careful substitution and why doctors sometimes oppose automatic swaps.
Generic combination products combine drugs and devices into one system - but replacing just the drug isn't enough. Learn why these products are hard to genericize, how they affect patient access, and what's changing in 2025.
Prescriber override lets doctors require brand-name drugs instead of generics when clinically necessary. Learn when it's legal, how to do it right, and why mistakes can cost lives.