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Is Generic Telmisartan More Expensive Than Micardis ?
My mail-order RX company has been filling my Micardis tab 80 mg for several years. this week they have notified me and sent a generic telmisartan tab 80 mg. the price was $250 for 3 months supply whereas the Micardis was $240 for three months. why would the generic be more expensive than the name brand drug??
Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Generic drugs are comparatively cheaper than branded drugs. Efficacy wise they remain the same. However, even in generic group, the prices could vary from one manufacturer to another. Hence, kindly ask the details regarding the same with your Pharmacist and purchase the one which would suit your budget needs. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best. Regards, Dr.Ashakiran.S., MBBS., MD.
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Is Generic Telmisartan More Expensive Than Micardis ?
Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Generic drugs are comparatively cheaper than branded drugs. Efficacy wise they remain the same. However, even in generic group, the prices could vary from one manufacturer to another. Hence, kindly ask the details regarding the same with your Pharmacist and purchase the one which would suit your budget needs. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best. Regards, Dr.Ashakiran.S., MBBS., MD.