Can you ask pharmacy for generic?

Do most doctors know when a generic equivalent is available? NO. If doctors don’t specify that the patient must get the brand-name product, pharmacists in California are allowed to substitute a generic as long as they tell the patient.

Why did my pharmacy give me a generic?

To stimulate research and offset the cost of developing new medications, the FDA allows a company that develops a new drug to be the only one to sell it for a specified period. When that’s over, other companies can sell a medication made with the same active ingredient. These are the generics.

How do I request a generic prescription?

How can I get generic drugs? To find out if there’s a generic drug that will work just as well for you as a brand-name drug you’re taking, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Tell them you want the most effective drug at the best price, and that you want prescriptions for generic drugs when possible.

How do I get a generic prescription?

Contact your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider for information on generic medicines. For more information, you can also: Visit the FDA Generic Drugs Program. Call 1-888-INFO-FDA.

Can I ask my pharmacist for brand name?

You can ask for the brand name medication at the pharmacy when they give you a generic, but they won’t do it. They can’t do it, unless there is a prior authorization** for the medication which specifies that you need to take the brand name of the medication.

How much is generic Cymbalta without?

The lowest GoodRx price for the most common version of generic Cymbalta is around $6.00, 95% off the average retail price of $122.93.

What is cheaper than Eliquis?

You may find a cheaper alternative to Eliquis, however. For instance, Coumadin is a blood thinner with two generic alternatives: warfarin and jantoven. Unlike Eliquis’ typical $448 a month, either alternative may cost under $10 a month.