Anti-infectives Cephalosporins
Each year there are more and more generic versions
Fluoroquinolones
of popular Brand Name drugs being introduced to the
public. As a result, the number of categories and classes
with generic agents available is constantly on the rise,
Macrolides and Clindamycin Tufts Health Plan
presenting an excellent opportunity to save money for
your patients while still maintaining the highest level
Medicare Preferred Generic Drug List
All generics must undergo a rigorous, multi-step FDA
Penicillins
review process that includes an analysis of scientific data
amoxicillin potassium/clavulanate (Augmentin)
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to assure the equivalence of a generic drug’s ingredients
and pharmacology. And, unlike new agents, generic
drugs represent a time-tested and proven treatment.
Generic drugs also represent the most convenient choices
for a Prescriber, as they are covered by most insurance
providers, and are available at the lowest level of co-pay to
Tetracyclines
This drug list is not inclusive, but represents a summary
of prescription coverage. This list captures the generics
Miscellaneous
available in the Therapeutic Categories and Drug Classes
that are most often prescribed. Representative brandnames are provided for reference only, and generics
Cardiovascular
should be considered first when prescribing for your
ACE Inhibitors
The list of available generic drugs is growing every day.
For the most up-to-date information, you can check the
http://www.fda.gov/cder/ogd/approvals/default.htm ACE Inhibitor/Diuretic Combinations benazepril/hydrochlorothiazide (Lotensin HCT)
captopril/hydrochlorothiazide (Capozide)
enalapril/hydrochlorothiazide (Vaseretic)
lisinopril/hydrochlorothiazide (Zestoretic)
quinapril/hydrochlorothiazide (Accuretic)
Antiarrhythmics Depression Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) diclofenac/diclofenac DR/ER (Voltaren/Voltaren-XR)
indomethacin/indomethacin ER (Indocin SR)
Beta-blockers Other Antidepressants bupropion/bupropion SR (Wellbutrin/Wellbutrin SR)
Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors Diabetes Oral Hypoglycemic Agents glipizide/glipizide ER/XL (Glucotrol/Glucotrol XL)
Seizures glipizide/metformin combination (Metaglip)
sotalol/sotalol AF (Betapace/Betapace AF)
Thyroid Hormones Calcium Channel Blockers glyburide/metformin combination (Glucovance)
Urinary Antispasmodics Gastrointestinal oxybutynin/oxybutynin ER (Ditropan/Ditropan XL)
Ophthalmic Glaucoma H2 Receptor Antagonists nifedipine/nifedipine ER (Procardia/Procardia XL)
verapamil/verapamil SR (Calan/Calan SR)
Proton Pump Inhibitors Cholesterol-reducing Agents omeprazole DL (Prilosec) cholestyramine (Questran/Questran Light)
Miscellaneous Respiratory Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Antihistamines - 2nd Generation Inhalers/Solutions Diuretics Nasal Steroids DL Drug Limitation: 2 capsules per day
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