Switching back from a generic to a brand-name medication isn't just about preference - it's a medical decision. Learn the 7-step process to safely request your brand drug, how to beat insurance denials, and when it's truly necessary.
Pharmaceutical equivalence means generic drugs contain the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form as brand-name drugs. It’s the first step toward safe substitution-but bioequivalence and therapeutic equivalence determine real-world performance.
Medical societies have conflicting positions on generic drug substitution. While most support it for cost savings, neurologists and others warn against swapping drugs with narrow therapeutic indices-like anticonvulsants-where small changes can cause serious harm.
