In Australia, the prescription is assumed to allow generics by default. Whenever you go to get your script filled, the pharmacist will ask "would you like a ge

In Australia, the prescription is assumed to allow generics by default. Whenever you go to get your script filled, the pharmacist will ask "would you like a generic?" https://www.humanservices.gov.au/sites/default/files/images/pbs-prescription.png https://www.humanservices.gov.au/sites/default/files/images/... If you look at the above form box #10 - there is a box a doctor will tick if there is a specific reason not to substitute. In that case the pharmacist will not be able to give you a generic version. But that generally is an exception and not the norm.