We spent most of the past week trying to get one of Honey's prescriptions filled. She had a reaction to a drug she had been taking, and the doctor had sent in a prescription for something to replace it. She noted on the prescription that the generic version was acceptable.
It was not.
Medicare required the much more expensive Brand-Name version.
Not only was it much more expensive, but our pharmacy (which did have the generic) didn't have it in stock. After two days, we were able to locate the medication that Medicare would cover at another Walgreen's pharmacy, but getting it required a one hour round trip.
This was a relatively new medication, and I understand that Medicare only updates their formulary once a year, but wouldn't it be simpler if they had a rule that stated that once the FDA approved a generic drug it would be added automatically?
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