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Generic drugs |
What do I have to know when I am prescribed a drug with a reference price? |
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When you are prescribed a drug with a fixed reference price, you can always find an equivalent generic drug (EGD) of the same composition, quality and safety, at the same or a cheaper price.
If the price of the drug your doctor prescribes is the same or cheaper than the reference price, you must pay the percentage that corresponds to you (40% of the price of the drug), or nothing in the case of pensioners. This is the same system that has been used up until now.
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| What happens if the drug my doctor prescribes is more expensive than the reference price? |
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You have two options:
A) Pay the difference between the brand prescribed and the reference price.
. People who work will also have to pay the percentage that corresponds to them (40% of the reference price).
. Pensioners only have to pay the difference.
B) Ask your pharmacist to replace the brand drug for the corresponding generic pharmaceutical speciality (GPS).
. People who work will have to pay the percentage that corresponds to them (40% of the price of the generic drug).
. Pensioners do not pay anything.
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| How do I know if a drug is included on the list of reference prices? |
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Drugs with reference prices can be identified with the initials EQ (equivalent) on the sealed coupon (next to the price).
Your doctor and pharmacist can also inform you of the drugs that have a fixed reference price. |
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