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theinsurancecompanies.Toavoidamisunderstanding,thepharmacist can work with the doctor or provider to change the prescription to a different preferred medication. The doctor’s office can also contact the insurance company and ask for a “formulary exception” or the drugmakerdirectlyforanyavailablemanufacturer’sdiscounts.People can also ask their doctor for a “pre-authorization” before getting a prescription for a non-generic drug, to know if it’ll be covered.

—Sandra Teel