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<blockquote data-quote="UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)" data-source="post: 944163" data-attributes="member: 12570"><p>SW, it is this mindset that has increased the cost of healthcare to where it is today. I agree with Medco suggesting lower priced generics and shifting the burden on to the members, especially if the medicine is readily available OTC. In your Ibuprofen example, instead of taking one of the higher-dosage prescription pills, why not take two of a lesser-dosage yet equally effective OTC pills?</p><p></p><p>If you prefer name brand prescription drugs you can have your doctor put three letters on to your precriptions--D A W--which stands for Dispense As Written and the pharmacist has to abide by his wishes; however, IMO if you insist upon the higher priced name brand drugs you should have to pay a surcharge, especially if an equally effective, lower priced generic is available.</p><p></p><p>Medco is simply trying to reduce their costs without compromising patient safety which in turn saves us all money.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="UpstateNYUPSer(Ret), post: 944163, member: 12570"] SW, it is this mindset that has increased the cost of healthcare to where it is today. I agree with Medco suggesting lower priced generics and shifting the burden on to the members, especially if the medicine is readily available OTC. In your Ibuprofen example, instead of taking one of the higher-dosage prescription pills, why not take two of a lesser-dosage yet equally effective OTC pills? If you prefer name brand prescription drugs you can have your doctor put three letters on to your precriptions--D A W--which stands for Dispense As Written and the pharmacist has to abide by his wishes; however, IMO if you insist upon the higher priced name brand drugs you should have to pay a surcharge, especially if an equally effective, lower priced generic is available. Medco is simply trying to reduce their costs without compromising patient safety which in turn saves us all money. [/QUOTE]
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