Tag: generic drug substitution

Presumed Consent in Pharmacy: When Pharmacists Can Switch Your Medication Without Asking

Eldon Vespers 3 January 2026 1

Presumed consent laws let pharmacists swap your brand-name drugs for generics without asking - legal in 43 states. Know when it’s safe, when it’s risky, and how to protect yourself.

How Pharmacists Communicate Generic Medication Recommendations to Prescribers

Eldon Vespers 15 December 2025 10

Pharmacists play a key role in recommending generic drugs to prescribers by using evidence-based communication, FDA guidelines, and patient safety data to ensure safe, cost-effective medication use.