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Diabetes medication can cost a bundle, so find out about generic versions.

Consider Generic Medications When You Have Diabetes

by a Kleinman, RN, M.Ed., CDE July 25, 2012

Hello Dean!

Worrying about a chronic illness and its future expenses can be

overwhelming especially in this economy and the fact is that worry and stress do

increase your blood sugar and blood pressure. Medications become a monthly

recurring charge and other outside costs never seem to stop. Some are lucky

enough to have insurance coverage with drug benefits which still may require

co-pays. Others do not have these plans available at all.

Things to consider:

1.. If you are lucky enough to live in an area that has Publix grocery

stores then you should become familiar with their pharmacies. They offer certain

free generic (immediate release metformin - an oral medication for type 2

diabetes that is prescribed by your physician) in any of these 3 doses - 500mg,

850mg and 1000mg tablets. You can receive a 30 day (90 tablet) supply for free.

It has nothing to do with your insurance provider or the number of prescriptions

you need. There is no limit to the number of refills you can receive. You do not

have to fill out any forms or supply any paper work. Publix also offers a 30 day

(60 tablet) supply of lisinopril - an ACE inhibitor used to treat hypertension

and protect kidney function in people with type 2 diabetes; the brand name is

Zestril or Prinivil. Extended release metformin is not free nor is a lisinopril

in combination with HCTZ (a water pill). They offer multiple antibiotics for

free as well. You can check on Publix.com to find out more of the details.

2.. There are also hundreds of generic medications that are available at

Target, Wal-Mart or Sam's Club for a monthly cost of $4 for a 30 day supply or

$10 for a 90 day supply. You should check with your health care provider when

they are writing the prescription to see if a generic version is available.

3.. What are generics? In the United States, approximately 8 out of 10

written prescriptions are now generic. They are simply copies of the original

brand name medication. Generics have the same intended use, dosage, side

effects, safety, risks and strengths. Generic names are not capitalized but

brand names are; Glucophage is the brand name and metformin is the generic. The

FDA requires that the exact same standards be utilized for brand names and

generics. Many times the brand name producer also makes the generic drug.

Generics are cheaper because they do not require the huge expense of development

and marketing the medication. This reduces the cost of research and future

promotion. Generic forms of medications can be produced when the original

manufacturer loses its patent which is in place for 20 years (a patent is given

to the company that created the original drug). The generic version will look

different in shape, color, size and may even taste different from the inactive

ingredients. The active medical ingredients must be prepared exactly the same

and offer the same benefits.

4.. If these points do not help you and your medication needs, also

check to see if you qualify for aid from Partnership for Prescription Assistance

at www.pparx.org. It includes more than 2500 prescription medicines and 475

patient assistance programs.

Finding ways to take care of yourself and your diabetes without breaking

the bank is exactly what you want to do in this time of dramatic change in

medicine. That may help leave some left over funds for you to enjoy a relaxing

experience!

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NOTE: Consult your Doctor first to make sure my recommendations fit your

special health needs.

What our customers are saying

" Cost of meds these days are high. Nice to know I can purchase some of the

items at a good price. Thanks! "

K.

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