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generic equivalent, a drug product sold under its generic name whose active ingredients are identical in chemical composition to one or more others sold under trademark. Inactive ingredients may not be the same. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Owerbach says Lipitor can cost $100 per month, and even though it doesn't have a generic equivalent, consumers have much less expensive generic choices for treating the same condition such as simvastatin, pravastatin, and lovastatin, which can cost as low as $10 per month or less. HEMA-FAST is the generic equivalent to similar brands. Not all medications have a generic equivalent, but physicians generally prescribe the generic whenever possible, unless the branded product is requested. |
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