The popular blood thinner Plavix, taken by millions of people to reduce their risk for stroke and heart attack, is now available in the US as a generic. The recent announcement by the Food and Drug Administration approving generic versions of this prescription medication is good news to those who rely on the drug to save their lives, but patients are urged to shop around to save the most.
Plavix is marketed through a partnership of Sanofi-Aventis and Bristol-Myers Squibb and had U.S. sales of approximately $6.7 billion for the 12 months ending March 31, 2012, according to IMS Health, making it one of the best-selling drugs in history. This drug is for people who have already had some history of heart disease and need to avoid clotting problems that might lead to further heart attacks or a stroke.
Plavix has helped millions of people avoid fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular events but its high cost has contributed to patients not filling their initial prescriptions or stopping their medication prematurely. The current cost for the brand name Plavix is about $200 a month. With its patent now expired and the FDA approval of the generic version, the door to more options and greater savings for consumers has been opened.
A quick, local market survey conducted by the people at The Canadian Drugstore revealed that pricing for a 30 day supply of the 75 mg dose of Clopidogrel now ranges from about $190 to $38 at several local pharmacies in the greater Tampa Bay area. The manufacturer of brand name Plavix is offering a discount program for those who choose to stay with the brand name, but there are restrictions on who qualifies so those interested in this option need to read the fine print.
“We have always felt that safe, affordable medications need to be available to people who manage chronic health conditions,” said Bill Hepscher, President and CEO of The Canadian Drugstore. “We have been building our business on that premise for almost nine years and have helped our customers purchase generic prescription medications through our network of International pharmacies at costs far below that of regular retail pharmacies. The good news is that with the recent approval of US generic versions of Plavix, we can now deliver Clopidogrel sourced from our US pharmacy at the amazing price of $25 a month. Unlike some other promotions by the manufacturers of Plavix, patients need not worry if they are covered by state or federal health programs, including Medicare and Medicaid, to take advantage of this discounted price. And buying the medication through us will not affect the Part D doughnut hole, which is still a major concern for many of our customers who are taking medication for chronic conditions.
The Canadian Drugstore is not a pharmacy but a company who specializes in providing affordable medication solutions to seniors, the uninsured, and the self-employed. Working through their network of international and domestic pharmacies, they facilitate the purchase of prescription medication at savings of up to 80% over typical retail prices. All orders placed through them require a valid prescription signed by a licensed physician. The Canadian Drugstore been in business since 2003 and has locations in Zephyrhills, Largo, Tampa and Lakeland, FL.
For more information on how to save money on prescription medication, call The Canadian Drugstore at 813-788-2007 or visit at www.drugstoreunlimited.com. Facebook users can connect at www.facebook.com/TheCanadianMedstore.
Plavix is marketed through a partnership of Sanofi-Aventis and Bristol-Myers Squibb and had U.S. sales of approximately $6.7 billion for the 12 months ending March 31, 2012, according to IMS Health, making it one of the best-selling drugs in history. This drug is for people who have already had some history of heart disease and need to avoid clotting problems that might lead to further heart attacks or a stroke.
Plavix has helped millions of people avoid fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular events but its high cost has contributed to patients not filling their initial prescriptions or stopping their medication prematurely. The current cost for the brand name Plavix is about $200 a month. With its patent now expired and the FDA approval of the generic version, the door to more options and greater savings for consumers has been opened.
A quick, local market survey conducted by the people at The Canadian Drugstore revealed that pricing for a 30 day supply of the 75 mg dose of Clopidogrel now ranges from about $190 to $38 at several local pharmacies in the greater Tampa Bay area. The manufacturer of brand name Plavix is offering a discount program for those who choose to stay with the brand name, but there are restrictions on who qualifies so those interested in this option need to read the fine print.
“We have always felt that safe, affordable medications need to be available to people who manage chronic health conditions,” said Bill Hepscher, President and CEO of The Canadian Drugstore. “We have been building our business on that premise for almost nine years and have helped our customers purchase generic prescription medications through our network of International pharmacies at costs far below that of regular retail pharmacies. The good news is that with the recent approval of US generic versions of Plavix, we can now deliver Clopidogrel sourced from our US pharmacy at the amazing price of $25 a month. Unlike some other promotions by the manufacturers of Plavix, patients need not worry if they are covered by state or federal health programs, including Medicare and Medicaid, to take advantage of this discounted price. And buying the medication through us will not affect the Part D doughnut hole, which is still a major concern for many of our customers who are taking medication for chronic conditions.
The Canadian Drugstore is not a pharmacy but a company who specializes in providing affordable medication solutions to seniors, the uninsured, and the self-employed. Working through their network of international and domestic pharmacies, they facilitate the purchase of prescription medication at savings of up to 80% over typical retail prices. All orders placed through them require a valid prescription signed by a licensed physician. The Canadian Drugstore been in business since 2003 and has locations in Zephyrhills, Largo, Tampa and Lakeland, FL.
For more information on how to save money on prescription medication, call The Canadian Drugstore at 813-788-2007 or visit at www.drugstoreunlimited.com. Facebook users can connect at www.facebook.com/TheCanadianMedstore.
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