Why are generic pills cheaper than the brand name ones?
The principal reason for the reduced price of generic medicines is that the creation of the generic drug runs up less cost and therefore a lower price can be offered and still maintain profitability.
Manufacturers of generic drugs are mainly able to avoid the following three costs that brand name pharmaceutical companies incur: (1) costs associated with the research and development of the drug; (2) costs associated obtaining regulatory approval (i.e. proving safety and efficacy of a drug); and (3) marketing costs.
First, Generic manufacturers do not incur the cost of drug discovery and instead reverse-engineer existing brand name drugs to allow them to manufacture bioequivalent versions.
Second, generic manufacturers do not bear the burden of proving the safety and efficacy of the drugs through clinical trials - rather, generic manufacturers must prove the generic drug’s bioequivalancy to the existing drug.
Third, these companies receive the large benefit of the marketing and advertising that goes into pushing the innovator drug. The brand name drug has to prove itself in the eyes of the consumer, generic ones do not. The drugs that generic manufacturers are selling have been on the market for usually a decade or more and do not need additional advertising. For the same reason, generic manufacturers also do not give away sample doses to promote their products. The significant research, development and marketing costs incurred by the large pharmaceutical companies in introducing a new drug to the market is often cited as the reason for the high cost of new agents - they wish to recover these costs before the patent expires. Generic manufacturers do not incur these costs, with bioequivalence testing and manufacturing costing relatively little, and are able to charge significantly less than the brand.
Osteoporosis / Generic Fosamax
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Price
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5mg x 90 pills
$10.00
US $ 0.11
5mg x 180 pills
$174.99
US $ 0.97
5mg x 270 pills
$10.00
US $ 0.04
5mg x 360 pills
$309.99
US $ 0.86
Package
Price
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10mg x 90 pills
$139.99
US $ 1.56
10mg x 180 pills
$219.99
US $ 1.22
10mg x 270 pills
$359.99
US $ 1.33
10mg x 360 pills
$359.99
US $ 1.00
Package
Price
Per Pill
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35mg x 30 pills
$10.00
US $ 0.33
35mg x 60 pills
$139.99
US $ 2.33
35mg x 90 pills
$10.00
US $ 0.11
35mg x 120 pills
$174.99
US $ 1.46
35mg x 240 pills
$340.30
US $ 1.42
Package
Price
Per Pill
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70mg x 30 pills
$10.00
US $ 0.33
70mg x 60 pills
$174.99
US $ 2.92
70mg x 90 pills
$10.00
US $ 0.11
70mg x 120 pills
$326.79
US $ 2.72
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What is Alendronate Sodium?
Alendronate sodium is the generic name for Fosamax (brand name). Fosamax is chemically known as a bisphosphonate medication. It is not a hormone. Fosamax works only on the bone and does not affect the heart, breast, uterus or other parts of the body. Alendronate sodium (Fosamax) is taken for the prevention or treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and men. In addition, Fosamax is approved for the treatment of women and men with osteoporosis resulting from the long-term use of steroid medications such as prednisone or cortisone. Alendronate sodium (Fosamax) is FDA-approved for the prevention or treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and men. In addition, Fosamax is approved for the treatment of women and men with osteoporosis resulting from the long-term use of steroid medications such as prednisone or cortisone.
How is Alendronate Sodium usually prescribed?
For osteoporosis prevention, Alendronate Sodium is available as a 5mg tablet taken daily or a 35mg tablet taken once a week. For osteoporosis treatment, Fosamax is approved as a 10mg tablet taken daily or a 70mg tablet taken once a week. In addition, for osteoporosis treatment, the FDA recently approved alendronate sodium/cholecalciferol (Fosamax Plus D) a single, once-weekly tablet containing both 70mg alendronate sodium (Fosamax) and 2800IU of vitamin D (representing 7 days worth of 400IU of vitamin D). When taking Fosamax, it is recommended to get adequate calcium and vitamin D each day. It also important to follow the universal strategies for promotion of healthy bones.
What are the benefits of Alendronate Sodium?
Clinical studies show alendronate sodium increases the bone mineral density of the existing skeleton and reduces the risk of all osteoporosis-related fractures (fractures of the spine and other non-spine areas including the hips) in patients with osteoporosis.
What are the side effects of taking Alendronate Sodium?
The side effects of Fosamax may include heartburn and irritation of the esophagus but can usually be avoided by taking the medication properly. Fosamax must be taken first thing in the morning on an empty stomach with a full glass of tap water. Do not take Fosamax with any other beverages such as mineral water, juice, milk, coffee or tea. After taking this medication, you must remain upright (in a sitting or standing position) and avoid bending over or lying down for at least 30 minutes.
What drug(s) may interact with alendronate?
aluminum hydroxide
antacids
anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen, naproxen, and others
aspirin
calcium supplements
iron supplements
magnesium supplements
parathyroid hormone
teriparatide
vitamins with minerals
What is the shelf life of the pills?
The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.
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