I'm based in Canada, so this might not work the same way elsewhere. Some medications are available in both prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) forms. For my health insurance plan, if my doctor...
I'm based in Canada, so this might not work the same way elsewhere. Some medications are available in both prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) forms. For my health insurance plan, if my doctor prescribes a dosage higher than what’s sold OTC, my medication is still covered under my private health insurance plan.
The challenge comes when drug companies release an OTC version that's identical in strength to my prescribed dose. Fortunately, my doctor has found a workaround for situations like that. For example, if I need a medication at 25 mg and there's an OTC version also at 25 mg, my doctor will update the prescription to 50 mg, instructing me to take one tablet every two days. I then split the tablet and take 25 mg each day, as originally intended.
A caveat: this only works if the pharmacist confirms that splitting the tablet won’t affect its effectiveness. Some medications are coated or formulated in a way that requires them to be taken whole, so it's crucial to check with the doc and pharmacist first.
I'm based in Canada, so this might not work the same way elsewhere. Some medications are available in both prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) forms. For my health insurance plan, if my doctor prescribes a dosage higher than what’s sold OTC, my medication is still covered under my private health insurance plan.
The challenge comes when drug companies release an OTC version that's identical in strength to my prescribed dose. Fortunately, my doctor has found a workaround for situations like that. For example, if I need a medication at 25 mg and there's an OTC version also at 25 mg, my doctor will update the prescription to 50 mg, instructing me to take one tablet every two days. I then split the tablet and take 25 mg each day, as originally intended.
A caveat: this only works if the pharmacist confirms that splitting the tablet won’t affect its effectiveness. Some medications are coated or formulated in a way that requires them to be taken whole, so it's crucial to check with the doc and pharmacist first.