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In recent years, many Pharmacy Benefit Managers have switched patients' drugs to a drug other than the drug which was prescribed. Often, patients were only notified when they received a refill at their pharmacies or through the mail. This practice takes away your right to consent. While the effects of the new drug are meant to be the same as the old, different drugs have different effects in different people.

Keep in mind that you do not have to accept the switch.

Question any changes. If you disagree with the switch, contact your insurer. If you suffer due to a switch, report it.

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