Seniors, generics and brand name medications

Well, this is pretty obvious:

Figures released Thursday show seniors are more likely to ask their pharmacist for generic medications when they are paying, but choose the more expensive originals when the government is covering the costs.

Perhaps it’s time to invoke P.J. O’Rourke.

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