Drug Cost Comparison
Compare brand-name vs generic drug prices, see estimated costs by pharmacy type, and find the cheapest way to fill your prescription. Based on the FDA Orange Book.
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💡 What is therapeutic equivalence?
An "AB" rating means the FDA considers a generic therapeutically equivalent to the brand — same active ingredient, dosage form, strength, route, and proven bioequivalence. Your pharmacist can substitute an AB-rated generic automatically in most states.
🏪 Pharmacy type matters
Retail pharmacies (CVS, Walgreens) are convenient but often priciest. Mail-order pharmacies save 20–40% on maintenance drugs with 90-day supplies. Specialty pharmacies handle complex/high-cost drugs and may have patient assistance programs.
💰 How to save on prescriptions
Always ask for the generic. Use discount cards from GoodRx or RxSaver — they often beat insurance copays. Check if your drug has an OTC equivalent. Consider mail-order for drugs you take regularly.
📋 About our data
Drug information comes from the FDA Orange Book, which lists all FDA-approved drugs with patent and exclusivity data. Cost estimates are based on publicly available average wholesale prices and may not reflect your actual cost.