Posted by KaraS on August 28, 2004, at 18:38:49
In reply to Re: the generic thing? » Fred23, posted by chemist on August 28, 2004, at 17:55:40
> 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
> >
> >
>Anyone know what that list is or where to find it?
-K
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