Same Quality, Better Price – Generic Medications
The Smiths plan offers many generic options to help keep your medication as affordable as possible.
Generic medications work just like brand-name equals
A generic has the same active ingredients, strength and dosage as its brand-name equal. Generics don’t have high development costs, so they typically cost you less.
~86%
of all CVS Caremark prescriptions are for generics.
Generics are safe
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires generics to be as safe and effective as brand-name equals. Both types of medication must meet the same FDA standards.
Here’s how to save with generics
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Current prescriptions: Ask your provider or pharmacist if you can replace your brand-name medication with a generic.
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New prescriptions: Ask your provider if there’s a generic option.
Learn more at Caremark.com/Generics (in the Medication Use and Safety section)