The US Prescription System: It’s Not Like India, How Prescriptions Are Written, Filled, and Billed in the American Healthcare System.
The U.S. prescription system works very differently from India. You cannot usually walk into a pharmacy and buy antibiotics or strong painkillers. Most medicines require a valid prescription from a licensed prescriber. Pharmacies bill insurance in real time, verify safety, and must follow strict federal and state rules. This structure exists to prevent errors, reduce … Read more
