FDA guidelines require generic drugs to have the same quality and route of administration, and offer the same therapeutic effectiveness in the patient as their brand-name alertnative. Generic drugs may differ in flavor, shape, color, inactive ingredients and packaging.

For example, Phentermine, which is used for weight loss is the generic version of Adipex. The drug is believed to decrease appetite and increase the amount of energy used by the body. Adipex is often prescribed for obese people and those experiencing weight-related medical problems. It is used in combination with  a proper diet and exercise regimen. The weight-loss benefits of Adipex also extend to the people with bulimia nervosa, an eating disorder in which one eats a large amount of food with a loss of control over eating and then purges to get rid of the extra calories in an unhealthy manner. Generic Adipex drug prices, may vary depending on the generic manufacturer and pharmacy used to purchase the medication. It is often not covered by insurance and by using the EzRx Drug Discount card you could save over 50%.

Cost is one of the key differentiators of generic and brand-name drugs. A brand name medication is the first of its kind; it is discovered, researched, tested, developed, produced and then marketed. The pharmaceutical company conducts a series of laboratory tests about the drug’s safety to determine the ideal dosage. Before reaching a pharmacy shelf, the drug is to be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or FDA.

Brand name drugs cost more as the original manufacturer has to do expensive clinical trials to test their efficacy and safety, and the cost involved is passed down to the consumers. Moreover, as brand name drugs are marketed by only the original manufacturer, their cost is higher in order to recoup the money spent in developing and testing the medication. On the other hand, generic drugs are often marketed by many companies, and the competition leads to low price for the buyers. Generic medications typically cost 75% to 80% less than brand name drugs.

Your insurance provider would prefer you to use a generic over a brand-name drug.  However, if you have to use only a brand-name drug, such as the drugs whose small difference in blood concentration can lead to serious reactions, you may have to pay the cost difference of the brand name price and generic version price with your insurance claim.

Generics may not be available for some drugs, and if you can’t afford a brand-name drug, talk to your doctor, they may suggest you a program to save on your drug costs or recommend a cheaper alternative.

Also, if a medication is not covered by your insurance a  drug discount card can help you save on generic and brand-name drugs. EzRx discount drug card helps you save as much as up to 90% on prescription drugs. Just show your digital EzRx drug card in your mobile phone to your pharmacy.

To get your EzRx discount drug card, just text the keyword “EZRX” to 21000.. The discount drug card is absolutely free with no age or income limits, no limits on purchases and there is no annual renewal fee as well. The card comes with lifetime validity can be used at anyone of it’s 65,000 network pharmacies. Check drug prices on our website to save significantly on your prescription drugs with EzRx drug card.