Brand-Generics Comparison
Brand Name vs Generic Drug Costs
Updated: 07/2007
The brand name drugs listed all have an FDA approved generic
equivalent and represent the most commonly prescribed medications
for our members. The generic pricing shown is based on the
Maximum Allowable Cost and applies to our members only.
| Brand Name |
Generic Name |
Estimated Generic
Savings |
Average Quantity |
Approx. Brand-
Name Cost* |
Approx. Generic
Cost |
| Allegra® |
fexofenadine 60 mg |
$24.46 |
60 tablets |
$82.21 |
$50.50 |
| Amaryl® |
glimepiride 2 mg |
$11.22 |
30 tablets |
$20.05 |
$8.83 |
| Celexa® |
citalopram 20 mg*,** |
$66.67 |
30 tablets |
$77.60 |
$10.93 |
| Duragesic® |
fentanyl patches 50 mcg |
$38.11 |
10 patches |
$263.28 |
$225.17 |
| Estrace® |
estradiol 1 mg |
$27.09 |
30 tablets |
$33.24 |
$6.15 |
| Flonase® |
fluticasone nasal spray |
$26.27 |
1 bottle |
$78.02 |
$42.50 |
| Glucophage XR® |
metformin ER 500 mg** |
$24.64 |
60 tablets |
$47.64 |
$23.00 |
| Lopressor® |
metoprolol 100 mg** |
$40.84 |
30 tablets |
$46.09 |
$5.25 |
| Loestrin FE® |
Microgestin FE® 1.5/30
(norethindrone/ethinyl estradiol/iron) |
$21.33 |
28 tablets |
$46.92 |
$25.59 |
| Lopid® |
gemfibrozil 600 mg** |
$72.09 |
60 tablets |
$89.64 |
$17.55 |
| Lotensin® |
benazepril 20 mg |
$25.67 |
30 tablets |
$35.37 |
$9.70 |
| Neurontin® |
gabapentin 600 mg** |
$176.83 |
90 tablets |
$233.83 |
$57.00 |
| Ortho Cyclen® |
Sprintec®
(norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol) |
$19.79 |
28 tablets |
$44.82 |
$25.03 |
| Ortho Tri-Cyclen® |
Tri-Sprintec®
(norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol) |
$11.78 |
28 tablets |
$41.34 |
$29.56 |
| Paxil® |
paroxetine 40 mg* |
$11.65 |
30 tablets |
$91.47 |
$15.10 |
| Pravachol® |
pravastatin 10 mg |
$70.61 |
30 tablets |
$89.31 |
$18.70 |
| Prilosec® |
omeprazole 20 mg** |
$88.28 |
30 capsules |
$116.03 |
$27.75 |
| Prilosec® |
Prilosec OTC® 20 mg** |
$82.88 |
42 tablets |
$116.03 |
$33.15 |
| Prozac® |
fluoxetine 20 mg** |
$122.56 |
30 capsules |
$127.81 |
$5.25 |
| Vicodin® |
hydrocodone/acetaminophen 5/500 mg |
$20.08 |
30 tablets |
$25.03 |
$4.95 |
| Wellbutrin SR® |
bupropion/SA 150 mg |
$79.45 |
60 tablets |
$137.20 |
$57.75 |
| Zestril®/Prinivil® |
lisinopril 20 mg** |
$27.44 |
30 tablets |
$35.39 |
$7.95 |
| Zocor® |
simvastatin 40 mg* |
$122.72 |
30 tablets |
$132.47 |
$9.75 |
| Zoloft®* |
sertraline 50 mg |
$48.35 |
30 tablets |
$76.75 |
$13.90 |
* These medications are part of the Half Tablet Program, where you can split high dose medications in half and save money. Talk to your doctor.
** These medications are part of the Generic Incentive Program, where you can get your first generic prescription at no cost. Talk to your doctor. |