Which of the following is NOT a common reason for therapeutic substitution?
The prescribed medication is unavailable
The prescribed medication is less convenient to use
The prescribed medication is inexpensive
The third-party payer does not cover the prescribed medication
The prescribed medication is inexpensive
Rationale: An inexpensive prescribed medication is not a common reason for therapeutic substitution, though therapeutic substitution may occur when a prescribed medication is too expensive.
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