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The class of drugs most severely affected is "nonpreferred" brand-name drugs.

Seniors Weigh 2007

"nonpreferred" data networks when their signals aren't strong enough to link to more affordable ( "preferred") ones.

Ars Technica 2010

Now I'm not a car expert or fanatic; in fact, I'm best described as a rather reluctant driver who sees the car just as a nonpreferred but sometimes practical mode of transportation.

Taking The Chevy Volt For A Spin Siel Ju 2010

I called BlueCross and their response was that my prescription isn't considered a generic anymore but a "nonpreferred Tier 3 medication" (whatever that means) with a copay of $100.

BCBS Double Copay On Thyroid Meds - The Consumerist 2008

The downside to such flexibility is that their funding is nonpreferred, which makes them more vulnerable to budget cuts.

State Schools Rethink Fees Clare Ansberry 2010

"When the state looks for places to cut or save money, they look to the nonpreferred," said Lisa Powers, director of public information at Penn State University.

State Schools Rethink Fees Clare Ansberry 2010

Not only is there a massive learning curve when working with SBA programs, which are complex and change frequently, but nonpreferred lenders also have to send loans into the SBA for approval, which can take up to four weeks, Burke says.

Six Ways to Speed Up SBA Loan Approval 2009

But then so would be learning to touch type one handed with your nonpreferred hand.

Cheeseburger Gothic » MacSpeech Dictate, a potted review. 2009

Even those with “good” prescription plans have seen a rise in co-payments, with average co-pays rising from $8 to $11 for generic drugs, $15 to $22 for preferred drugs, $20 to $35 for nonpreferred drugs, and fourth-tier drug co-pays rising from $48 to $74.

Prescription for disaster 2008

Even those with “good” prescription plans have seen a rise in co-payments, with average co-pays rising from $8 to $11 for generic drugs, $15 to $22 for preferred drugs, $20 to $35 for nonpreferred drugs, and fourth-tier drug co-pays rising from $48 to $74.

Prescription for disaster 2008