Can I ask my Pharmacy for Name Brand instead of GENERIC?
The GENERIC brand of my pain Med, makes me feel sick and gives me HEADACHES?
Question posted by Racgold15 on 1 Nov 2016
Last updated on 5 November 2016
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ChrisMDe
1 Nov 2016
Another option might be to see if there is another generic maker for the medication (most generic meds have several makers) -- you can ask at the Pharmacy. Sometimes, this is the simple fix. There's a good chance your insurance will not cover the brand name, so you may be facing a higher cost for the medication. But, if you choose to go that route, you need to have your doctor write a new script with the words "no substitution" on it. Good luck.
Racgold15
5 Nov 2016
Thanks. But Sandoz doesn't make Oxycodone 20MG Tablets. Anymore so my Question is is there any better Generic brands that are better than Rhodes Pharmaceuticals PLEASE. I have til the 10/09/2016 before I have to get them Refilled. Thank You. ASAP.
Windchimes123
1 Nov 2016
Hi Racgold,
There are pharmacist on this site that will give you a more exact answer but I'll start to get the ball rolling.
If you notice on the actual script from your doctor there is a small box at the bottom.
The doctor checks the box authorizing the use of generic drugs if available.
The first place to start would be for your doctor to write "Brand name only" on the script.
You are requesting it for medical reasons which may be an advantage to you financially.
My experience has been that you CAN get the Brand but it's going to cost you if generic is available.
If your doctor orders Brand only the insurance may be required to charge you accordingly.
I think the reason for the difference is the inactive ingredients. The FDA will approve the generic use of a med if all the active ingredients are identical to the Brand.
FYI... This is a big bucks issue with the pharmas.
The inactive ingredients do not have to be the same.
I hope you can get this resolved without it costing you an arm and a leg.
Pharmacists - please comment if you notice any discrepancies with what I wrote.
Thanks
Racgold15
1 Nov 2016
The reason I ask is because,they just giving me this other GENERIC brand about 2months ago and I have noticed that it doesn't work as well and it gives me HEADACHES and makes me sick. I also take Oxycontin 20MG the long lasting one(12hr) and it's not A Generic brand. And it cost me more($33.00) but it's worth it. I will look at the 2 scripts and see if it is written different. I will let you know. Thank You
Windchimes123
1 Nov 2016
They will keep refilling from the original script.
Did you ask the pharmacist?
I'm not sure of the latest rules but initially you could request Brand knowing that it will cost more.
It may still be that way. You need to talk with them so they don't do the auto-refill.
I feel the same way about Ritalin. Methylphenidate is powder by the end of the month. It's so cheap that breaking them absorbs the moisture from your hands.
I checked and it's effectiveness is a common complaint.
First - Talk to your pharmacist.
Second - Your doctor's nurse should be able to handle it, if necessary.
Good luck :-)
Racgold15
1 Nov 2016
THANK YOU for your advice. I have 2 other comments saying pretty much the same thing. Its either up to the Pharmacy or get the Scripted redone by the Dr. Well wish me luck, I'm going to try the Pharmacy first and if they say they can't then I will try my Dr. ? Thanks
Racgold15
1 Nov 2016
Does Sandoz make Oxycodone? My Pharmacy says that they will not order it for me.
Windchimes123
2 Nov 2016
Yes it does.
The pharmacy may not order it because one order is not cost effective for them.
Call around but you will find the chain pharmacies have no control over which pharmas they use. They have contracts to get their good prices and the parent company determines who they are going to use.
You may have better luck trying an individual pharmacy. Or...
You could try customer service at the drug company to find out who carries their product near you.
Windchimes123
2 Nov 2016
Yes it does.
The pharmacy may not order it because one order is not cost effective for them.
Call around but you will find the chain pharmacies have no control over which pharmas they use. They have contracts to get their good prices and the parent company determines who they are going to use.
You may have better luck trying an individual pharmacy. Or...
You could try customer service at the drug company to find out who carries their product near you.
Racgold15
3 Nov 2016
So I contacted Sandoz (they are the number one in GENERIC brands) to see if they carried Oxycodone and they said that they don't make it anymore. DANG-IT!!! So if you know of other Generic brand that's better than Rhodes Pharmaceuticals, PLEASE let know??? My Pharmacy will NOT change the place where they have been getting them for the last 3months.
Windchimes123
5 Nov 2016
That's interesting about Sandoz. The article was fairly recent using their name.
Mine says Purdue pharma. Does anybody know anything about this one? I've never had Brand so I've got nothing to compare it to.
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