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Lipitor went generic (atorvastatin) in the USA - well sort of. Time Magazine reports on the manuevers of Pfizer to keep Lipitor generics off the pharmacy shelves.The Wall Street Journal reports that Pfizer is matching the generic price of Lipitor. See also the Lipitor for You program ($4 copay) below.
On a personal note, I don't know what the concern is about generic forms of Lipitor (i.e., not effective). I've been taking for several years (I live overseas) and it works as well as Lipitor according to my blood tests. Here is also some good news that statins are safe.
Lipitor (atorvastatin) has gone generic in some parts of the world (e.g., Liponorm). For example, exclusivity of Lipitor in Canada expired July 19, 2010. For those in the US in 2011 sometime - maybe Nov 30th. See Fortune's The War Over Lipitor. In August 2011, Pfizer expressed its desire to sell Lipitor over the counter citing a Wall Street Journal article "Pfizer Looks at Lipitor Over the Counter". I hope we don't get more Lipitor TV commercials.
Pfizer is getting ready to let Lipitor go generic - sales reps are bracing for job losses:Pfizer Cuts Reps Before Lipitor Patent Expires. We should see at least one generic in US by end of year - see Lipitor generic lawsuits settled. It is countdown time though Pfizer isn't taking this date without a battle for example blocking Merck's attempt to create a combination drug with Lipitor.
But if you want to stay with Pfizer's Lipitor as brand name drug here are some money saving tips.
Coupon Sources
Coupon Sources
30 Day Free Trial of Lipitor
Pfizer Inc., the maker of LIPITOR, suggests physicians offer eligible new Lipitor patients a 30-Day FREE Trial
Lipitor CoPay Card
If your insurance co-pay is:
Less than $35, you will instantly save either $10 or the amount of your co-pay (whichever is less) 12 times per year. That’s up to $120 in savings.
$35 or greater, you will instantly save $15 on your co-pay 12 times per year. That’s up to $180 in savings.
Lipitor Continuity Card
A short-lived effort by Pfizer Canada to retain customers in Quebec promising to pay the difference compared to a generic. (link)
Lipitor Generic
A generic version is available from Pfizer and 3rd parties in US and other parts of the world.
Online Drugstores
For cash-paying customers, online drugstores offer occasional discount coupons - not specifically for Micardis but for an online purchase. Try DestinationRx for comparative drug price shopping of reputable online sellers of prescription medications. DestinationRx also will provide you the names of cheaper alternative drugs including the generic atorvastatin.
Pharmacy Price Matching
Many pharmacies, particularly those of major chains such as Walgreens and CVS, offer price matching programs. While not a discount, it is one way to save money if you are a cash-paying customer.
Generic Competition Programs
Generic Competition Programs
Lipitor for You Card New! You can get the LIPITOR $4 Co-Pay Card for use at a local participating pharmacy or by direct delivery of prescription at no additional cost. Details on Pfizer's Lipitor for You website. It appears if you already have the Lipitor CoPay card (below) you are set.
Need to know which pharmacies are participating? Call toll-free in USA 1-888-LIPITOR (1-888-547-4867) .
This is a limited time offer expiring December 12, 2012 for both programs: Lipitor for you and Lipitor $4 Co-Pay Card.
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Coupon Policies
Coupon Policies
Lipitor CoPay Card
Excludes those on Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal- or state-funded programs. Other exclusions are those patients in states who are not eligible to participate such as Massachusetts or in those states where prohibited by law.
30 Day Trial of Lipitor.
One time trial offer. Your doctor should affix the voucher to a completed, signed prescription form. Take the prescription to your local participating pharmacy to receive your 30-pill trial (as directed by your doctor) at no charge.
Online Drugstores
Discounts vary by e-commerce retailer and usually time-limited - often with conditions (e.g., minimum purchase). Check the details of the coupon first. If you buy from online drugstores, consider an online rebate website like MrRebates.com.
Disclaimer: Promotions, programs, and coupons subject to change.
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