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What major decision or recommendation was put forward by the Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) of India regarding the substitution of branded drugs at pharmacies?
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- 1Pharmacists may dispense generic variants of medicines even if the prescription specifies branded formulations✓
- 2Pharmacists can substitute a drug only if it belongs to traditional systems of medicine like Ayurveda
- 3Pharmacists must get physical written confirmation from the District Magistrate before dispensing alternatives
- 4Pharmacists are strictly prohibited from dispensing any generic medicine if a brand is listed
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Pharmacists may dispense generic variants of medicines even if the prescription specifies branded formulations
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