Tag: therapeutic interchange

Therapeutic interchange is a cost-saving practice where providers swap medications within the same class-like one statin for another-not across different classes. It’s backed by clinical evidence, approved by medical teams, and widely used in hospitals and long-term care. Here’s how it works-and why it’s safe.

Retail and hospital pharmacies handle medication substitution differently: retail focuses on cost-driven generic swaps at the counter, while hospitals use clinical teams to make therapeutic changes integrated into care plans. Understanding both systems helps patients stay safe.