There is currently no generic Actos available in the United States. However, the current patent with Takeda Pharmaceuticals expires in 2011, which means other drug companies could start manufacturing a generic version of Actos at that point. Since some companies sell fake, substandard, and potentially dangerous medications, you should avoid any so-called generic Actos products until an approved version becomes available.
I checked with Medco my insurance company and found no generic available. There are countries outside of the US that offer generic actos. Diavista is generic Actos overseas.
I don't take Actos but you can contact them for prescription assistance.
http://www.actos.com/actos/specialoffers.aspx
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