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This is totally false. I am a Medco Pharmacist and we never send out Brand when the prescriber writes for generic, unless no generic exists. We can't call patients all day when we fill approx. 40,000 Rx's per DAY! If your doc screws up, it's not our fault. We are a pharmacy, NOT an insurance company. It's your INSURANCE co. who forces you to use Medco, not Medco! We do our best to serve our patients and our clients. Know how the system works before you blame Medco!

I do have to agree with Mr.Dave L. I work for Medco, I am a Prescription Benefit Specialist and this is a total misconception. I also train classes for Medco Health Solutions. First off, let address the issue of "Medco forcing you" to doing a mail order. It is your choice and your call if you would like to try Medco by mail or stay at your retail pharmacist. It also is at YOUR doctors' permission if they want to put you on an alternative/generic or keep you on the brand name medication. Your health insurace company decides what type of mail pharmacy is availible to you, as another option you have availible at your disposal to save you MONEY! You get usually a pretty good amount of savings for your scripts and fewer copays a year! You have mentioned the price trippled? Hmm.. well at Medco you are getting a 90 day supply with FREE shipping and handling, your medications come in a timely matter, and this not only saves you time and money, but it is an overall convienience. Also, there is no contractual oblication stating that you HAVE TO stay with Medco. You can always go back to the Pharmacy.