Survey shows most Upstate New Yorkers support generic medicines

WRVO

Published March 16, 2007 at 4:23 AM EDT

By Jasmyn Belcher

Oswego, New York – Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has released the findings of a survey that show most Upstate New Yorkers support generic medicines.

WRVO's Jasmyn Belcher spoke with Excellus Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer...Joel Owerbach about the report and what might be preventing some consumers from achieving the maximum savings on their prescription drug costs.

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