Posted by chemist on August 28, 2004, at 17:55:40
In reply to Re: the generic thing? » chemist, posted by Fred23 on August 28, 2004, at 17:50:29
hello there, chemist here...thanks very much for the info! all the best, chemist
> > i am curious about this phenomena, as it seems quite rare....all the best, chemist
>
> In another thread going on now, someone pointed out that Blue Cross has some concern with drugs with a "narrow therapeutic index" and has statements like:
>
> "For medications classified by the FDA as
> having a narrow therapeutic index (NTI),
> Blue Cross of California discourages the
> use of these generic substitutions."
>
> And:
>
> "You will not be required to pay the difference
> between brand and generic if you are taking one
> of the following drugs or classes that are
> considered to be NTI medications:"
>
> The thread is at:
> http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20040825/msgs/382111.html
>
>
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