Medications Now Available in Generic Form
Posted 02/02/12; Modified 04/23/12
New generic medications are now available for the brand-name medications listed below. If you prescribe any of these brand-name medications to HealthChoice members, please note that the generic medication saves them money at the pharmacy. This applies to all HealthChoice members, including all members of the HealthChoice Medicare Supplement Plans With and Without Part D.
| Brand-Name Medication | Generic Medication | Treatment | Launch Date |
| Boniva | ibandronate sodium | Osteoporosis | Mar 2012 |
| Caduet | amlodipine/atorvastatin | Hypertension/cholesterol | Dec 2011 |
| Geodon | ziprasidone hydrochloride | Bipolar/schizophrenia | Mar 2012 |
| Lexapro | escitalopram oxalate | Anxiety/depression | Mar 2012 |
| Lipitor | atorvastatin | High cholesterol | Nov 2011 |
| LoSeasonique R | levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol tablets | Birth control | Nov 2011 |
| Prometrium | progesterone | Hormone replacement | Mar 2012 |
Please Note: The launch dates listed above are subject to change based on new or ongoing legal issues between the brand and generic manufacturers.
Last Modified on 04/23/2012