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Generic drugs

Generic drugs are medications that are the same as an existing brand-name drug in form, dosage, safety, and efficacy. They differ in price, appearance, and inactive ingredients from their brand-name counterparts.

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Rx spilled pills: Lipitor generic a
Health Education

Lipitor generic availability, cost, and dosage

The generic version of Lipitor has been available in the US since 2011
Sep. 26, 2023
Rx pill bottle and prescription pad: Flomax generic
Drug Info

Flomax generic availability, cost, and dosage

The generic form of Flomax, tamsulosin, provides the same advantages and is just as effective at treating symptoms
Oct. 10, 2023
Rx pill bottle and prescription pad: Abilify generic
Drug Info

Abilify generic availability, cost, and dosage

Aripiprazole, the generic version of Abilify, is dispensed in pharmacies more than Abilify due to its lower cost
Oct. 12, 2023
Hand holding blue Rx capsule: Cymbalta generic
Drug Info

Cymbalta generic availability, cost, and dosage

Both Cymbalta and the generic version of it, duloxetine, are approved to treat depression, anxiety, and some forms of chronic pain
Oct. 16, 2023
Blisterpack of generic tablets: Zyrtec generic
Drug Info

Zyrtec generic availability, cost, and dosage

Cetirizine, the first generic version of the prescription drug Zyrtec, received FDA approval in 2008
Feb. 8, 2024
A prescription pad and a prescription bottle: Latuda generic availability, cost, and dosage
Drug Info

Latuda generic availability, cost, and dosage

Lurasidone, the generic version of Latuda, is just as effective but generally less expensive
Mar. 8, 2024
A syringe: Humira generic availability, cost, and dosage
Drug Info

Humira generic availability, cost, and dosage

There’s no “generic Humira,” because the drug is a biologic, but there are several biosimilars that work the same way
Mar. 8, 2024
clock next to tablet - how long does it take for lisinopril to work
Drug Info

How quickly does lisinopril work?

It kicks in within a few hours of taking it, but can take a few weeks to reach its maximum benefit
May 3, 2024
A syringe: Enbrel generic availability, cost, and dosage
Drug Info

Enbrel generic availability, cost, and dosage

Until a lower-cost Enbrel biosimilar is available, there are a few ways to save
May 16, 2024
A syringe and a tablet with "vs." between them: Wegovy vs. metformin
Drug vs. Drug

Wegovy vs. metformin: Differences, similarities & side effects

Weight loss is a side effect of both drugs, but they’re prescribed for different purposes
Aug. 6, 2024
A syringe: Stelara generic
Drug Info

Stelara generic availability, cost, and more

Biologic medications like Stelara have biosimilars instead of generics, and a few have already been approved by the FDA
Sep. 10, 2024
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