Generic Drugs, Big Savings!

Recently, one of the most commonly prescribed opioids in workers’ compensation cases, Oxycontin, has become available in generic form in the following dosages:  20 mg, 40 mg and 80 mg.  By utilizing this drug in the generic form, the savings can be tremendous since the generic costs between $2.21 and $2.74 per pill less than the brand.

Another frequently prescribed drug in the workers’ compensation arena is Nexium, which is often used to help prevent gastro-esophageal reflux due to the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).  Nexium’s patent expired and the drug is now available in generic form.  The cost of generic Nexium is $0.90 to $1.00 less per pill than the brand, depending on the dosage.  Accordingly, use of the generic can save a substantial amount of money, particularly when priced over the remainder of a claimant’s lifetime.

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