Generic Cialis (Tadalafil), a popular drug to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) is expected to hit the pharmacies in 2018. When Generic Viagra (sildenafil) hit the market in December 2017, the prices went down as much as 50% per tablet. Erectile dysfunction (ED) concerns men all around the world. In the U.S alone around 30 million… [Read More…]
5 Ways to Save Now on Dexilant While We Wait for the Generic to Hit the Pharmacies
While we all are waiting for Generic Dexilant (Dedexlansoprazole) to hit the pharmacies, the price of brand Dexilant continues to rise. As of now, the cash price for a 30-day supply of the medication can cost well over $300. Good news is that there are other ways to save money on your prescription. What Is… [Read More…]
Generic and Brand Name Drugs Are They the Same?
As I was on the phone with one of my customers today, we were looking up a price for Renova (a medication that helps with the treatment of acne and other skin conditions). When I looked up the price for her, she was stunned at the fact the generic, Tretinoin, was only $7.37 with the… [Read More…]
Generic Drug Prices Spike, Patients Pay More
The pharmacist apologizes to Mr. Johnson as she hangs up the phone. “I’m sorry, our acquisition price has increased, which is reflected in the final price that you have to pay”. Mr. Johnson is upset that the generic medication his son Jeremy has been taking for several years to treat his acne has increased in… [Read More…]
Generic Drugs 2014: Increasing Rx Affordability
2014 is poised to be another great year for improving the availability of generic drugs and lowering drug costs. Over 50 name brand medications are expected to lose their patents in 2014, ending the monopoly that drug manufacturers have on these brand name products. While the big pharmaceutical companies may not consider this to be… [Read More…]
2014 Generic Drug Launch Schedule
Thanks to “The Payer’s Guide to Managing Pharmacy Costs” for publishing on their blog this schedule of upcoming generic drug releases for new drugs coming off patent. If you take Nexium, Diovan, Copaxone, or any of the other brand name drugs on this list regularly, you should be excited about the cost savings coming your… [Read More…]