eli5 – Doctor writes me a Rx for “prenatal vitamins” and checks box for may sub generic – how does pharmacist choose which vitamins to give?

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There’s many different brands of Rx prenatal vitamins, both name brand and generic. How does the pharmacist know which one to fill based on such a vague Rx? Eeny, meeny, miny, moe?

This is what happened several years ago and I mailed the Rx to my mail order pharmacy and was mailed generic prenatal vitamins. No questions asked of me. I’m curious how they were chosen. I wasn’t informed enough at the time to compare ingredients or even know that there were several options. If there’s a better sub to ask this question please let me know. Thanks!

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The other commenter explained this perfectly, and I would just like to add that your doctor probably wrote it as a prescription so that your insurance could cover it. If you would personally prefer a more comprehensive pre natal vitamin regiment, you’re welcome to buy them yourself as well.

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