Blockbuster Drugs That Will Go Generic Soon

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Spent and hour today talking with UHC & Medco about Diovan HCT/Valsartan HCT. Answer: 'Supposedly' even though the drug Diovan and Diovan HCT went off first patent in September 2012, UHC has not changed the rating in our plan from a Tier 3 ($75 copay) to a Tier 1 generic ($15 copay) for Valsartan.
(A report I read said Valsartan is an active ingredient in Diovan).
Anyway, Representatives of UHC and Medco can't say when Generic availability might happen.
My pharmacist said many times the providers will extend the higher copay up to 6 months after patent expiration before passing the benefit to consumers. (Just another way for the health provider to pick up more profits?)

Robert Flanagan of OK 4:24PM October 10, 2012

Please explain why my "diovan" prescription was substituted with"valsartan hydrochlorothiazide" they tell me this is the GENERIC
but, I still get to pay the same copay...they also said the cost of the "diovan" was $480.13 and the "valsartan hydrochlorothiazide" is $343.68----but I am still being charged for the same copay. Who is pocketing the extra $146.45?? Why do they do this to us....I need my money also.

Judith A Mitchell of IN 3:22PM October 09, 2012

Why is there no relief for Diovan (valsartan) users, even though the patent expired in September? There is already a large cut in its price and a generic version available in Canada. Why not in the United States?

Rose Reis of FL 12:57PM October 08, 2012

Anyone know if Diovan is availble in generic form yet?

Carol B of CA 11:24AM October 03, 2012

When in Sept. will Diovan HCT be available in generic form?

Diana Engel of AR 9:11PM September 14, 2012

Tricor is listed but is still Brand Name

Dan of KY 4:47PM September 01, 2012

Here's the thing: the patent is released for Actos in August so that other companies can start making the generic. It could take up to a year before it is seen the pharmacies. There is no need to get hateful.

Tonya of TN 1:00PM August 06, 2012

I've read that Actos will be avaable after Aug 12 2012 last week i called "CVS caremark" the largest mailorder pharmacy in the country and they said they have not heard a thing about it WHAT SAY YOU

Paul of MA 11:25AM July 31, 2012