THE VICTORY PATIENT GUIDE
Generic medicines.
Understand the essentials.
A familiar medicine can arrive with a different name or appearance. Learn what FDA approval means for generic medicines and what to ask about your own prescription.
FDA-approved generics must match their brand-name counterparts in active ingredient, strength, dosage form and route of administration. They must meet the same scientific quality standards.
What can look different?
Color, shape and some inactive ingredients can differ. If a medicine looks unfamiliar, ask the pharmacist to confirm the product. Mention allergies, new side effects or concerns about a change.
What about the cost?
Generics often cost less, in part because manufacturers do not repeat the original brand’s costly clinical trials. There is not a generic version of every prescription medicine. Your actual price depends on the product and your coverage.
- Is a generic version available for this prescription?
- What would I pay for the available options?
- Does my prescription or insurance require any follow-up?
- Has the manufacturer changed since my last refill?
Start with the prescription you have.
Call Victory at (818) 859-7040 with the medicine name and current prescription insurance information. Ask the team to check the options for your prescription and explain the next step. Stock, coverage and the amount due must be confirmed individually.