That's not correct. If a brand name is listed, a generic can (and usually is) substituted. They (the pharmacists) only don't if "DAW" (Dispense As Written) is

That's not correct. If a brand name is listed, a generic can (and usually is) substituted. They (the pharmacists) only don't if "DAW" (Dispense As Written) is written as well. Here is a state-by-state guide on how to write a prescription to ensure the brand name drug is not substituted.[1] This is all not relevant though, as EpiPen is not considered to have a (non-Mylan) generic equivalent available. [1] http://beta.aan.com/globals/axon/assets/4698.pdf http://beta.aan.com/globals/axon/assets/4698.pdf