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What's a scam that's so normalized that we don't even realize it's a scam anymore? (lemm.ee)
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[โ€“] 2 points 3 years ago (2 children)

They were the same drug. The generic version is made after the original patent runs out and is an exact copy.

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  • [โ€“] 2 points 3 years ago

    Not necessarily. I'm on a daily medication that has a generic but is available in both extended release and immediate release forms. The extended release provides a more consistent dosage and has historically prevented me from getting sick. The immediate release causes inconsistent spikes and I have a history of getting sick on it. Insurance refused to pay for the extended release type for about 2 years before it made it onto their "formulary." In the meantime I was using GoodRx and paying $100/mo instead of my paid health insurance pharmacy plan to make sure I wouldn't get sick. The person I spoke to at the pharmacy management wing of the insurance company literally told me "you can get an app on your phone which will tell you when to take the immediate release medication."

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