Common Prescription Drugs with Generic Alternatives

A look at some of the most commonly used medications that have less expensive generic alternatives. By HealthCentral Editorial Staff

Keeping down prescription costs

Keeping down prescription costs

If you've recently been prescribed a medication, you may be daunted by the costs of some of these drugs. But take heart -- many of the most commonly used prescription medications have generic formulas, and this can mean big savings to you.

In this slideshow, we look at some of the most commonly used medications that have less expensive generic alternatives.

By HealthCentral Editorial Staff— Last Modified: 03/28/2012, First Published: 08/09/2011