27/09/2012
QN – Il Resto del Carlino
The obligation for doctors to write on the prescriptions (those paid by the National Health System on which only the co-payment is paid) no longer the commercial name of the drug, but only the "active ingredient". Doctors wrinkle their noses, pharmacists who are obliged to translate the active ingredient into cheaper generic medicines shake their heads. Farmindustria defines it as a blow to the heart of companies, but consumers are also bitter. …
