BRANDS with GENERIC EQUIVALENTS
effective 4/1/11
The following is a list of brand-name drugs and their generic equivalents. If you are taking a brand name drug on this list, ask your doctor to
prescribe the generic equivalent. The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ensures that each generic drug is safe and effective. All
generic drugs are put through a rigorous, multi-step approval process. From quality and performance to manufacturing and labeling, everything
must meet the FDA’s high standards. Being familiar with generic products help you make smart decisions about the drugs you take and saves
you money on your prescription drug costs.
Drug companies often change how they market or package their products. It helps to know that:
 Many drugs may be available to treat the same medical conditions or symptoms.
 Drug products enter and leave the marketplace constantly.
 A drug can move from generic to brand status – or brand to generic status – without warning.
 Certain forms or dosage amounts of drugs may be available as a generic, while others are not. For example, a tablet form of a drug
may be available as a generic but not the liquid form; or a 1 mg tablet may be available as a generic, but the 5 mg version is only
offered as a brand.
Always check with your pharmacist if you have questions about the generic availability of your prescription.
Brand Name Drug
Generic Equivalent
Brand Name Drug
A
ACCOLATE
ACCUNEB
ACCURETIC
ACEON
ACLOVATE
ACTIGALL
ACTIQ
ADALAT CC
ADDERALL
ADDERALL XR
ADIPEX-P
AGRYLIN
ALDACTAZIDE
ALDACTONE
ALDARA
ALLEGRA
ALPHAGAN P
ALTACE
AMARYL
AMBIEN
AMBIEN CR
AMERGE
ANAFRANIL
ANAPROX
ANTIVERT
ARALEN
ARAVA
ARICEPT
ARICEPT ODT
ASTELIN
ATIVAN
ATROVENT Nasal Spray
Generic Equivalent
A
zafirlukast
albuterol soln
quinapril/hydrochlorothiazide
perindopril
alclometasone
ursodiol
fentanyl citrate
nifedipine ext-rel
amphetamine/
dextroamphetamine mixed
salts
amphetamine/
dextroamphetamine mixed
salts ext-rel
phentermine 37.5 mg
anagrelide
spironolactone/
hydrochlorothiazide
spironolactone
imiquimod
fexofenadine
brimonidine
ramipril
glimepiride
zolpidem
zolpidem ext-rel
naratriptan
clomipramine
naproxen sodium
meclizine
chloroquine phosphate
leflunomide
donepezil
donepezil soluble tab
azelastine
lorazepam
ipratropium bromide soln
nasal spray
AUGMENTIN
amoxicillin/potassium
clavulanate
amoxicillin/potassium
clavulanate ext-rel
nizatidine
norethindrone acetate
sulfasalazine
sulfasalazine delayed-rel
AUGMENTIN XR
AXID
AYGESTIN
AZULFIDINE
AZULFIDINE EN-TABS
B
BACTROBAN
BENTYL
BENZAC AC
BENZAMYCIN
mupirocin
dicyclomine
benzoyl peroxide
erythromycin/benzoyl
peroxide
levobunolol
sotalol
clarithromycin
clarithromycin ext-rel
sulfacetamide 10%
phendimetrazine
terbutaline
Necon 0.5/35
(norethindrone/EE)
BETAGAN
BETAPACE AF
BIAXIN
BIAXIN XL
BLEPH-10
BONTRIL
BRETHINE
BREVICON
C
CAFERGOT
CALAN
CALAN SR
CARAFATE
CARDIZEM
CARDIZEM CD
CARDIZEM LA
CARDURA
CATAFLAM
CATAPRES
CEFTIN
CELLCEPT
CILOXAN
CIPRO
ergotamine/caffeine
verapamil
verapamil ext-rel
sucralfate
diltiazem
diltiazem ext-rel
diltiazem 24hr ext-rel
doxazosin
diclofenac potassium
clonidine
cefuroxime axetil
mycophenolate mofetil
ciprofloxacin
ciprofloxacin tabs
This list is subject to change throughout the year. Please call Customer Service at the phone number listed on your BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee member
ID card or visit our Web site at bcbst.com for the most up-to-date information.
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BRANDS with GENERIC EQUIVALENTS
effective 4/1/11
Brand Name Drug
Generic Equivalent
Brand Name Drug
C
CLARITIN
loratadine (available OTC
without a prescription)
clindamycin
clindamycin gel/lotion/soln
clindamycin cream
estradiol transdermal
sulindac
clomiphene
clozapine
balsalazide
colestipol
podofilox
ribavirin tabs
amiodarone
carvedilol
nadolol
hydrocortisone
nadolol/bendroflumethiazide
timolol maleate/dorzolamide
hcl
warfarin
losartan
fluticasone propionate crm
0.05%, oint 0.005%
cyclopentolate
liothyronine
misoprostol
ganciclovir
CLEOCIN
CLEOCIN T
CLEOCIN Vaginal Cream
CLIMARA
CLINORIL
CLOMID
CLOZARIL
COLAZAL
COLESTID
CONDYLOX
COPEGUS
CORDARONE
COREG
CORGARD
CORTEF
CORZIDE
COSOPT
COUMADIN
COZAAR
CUTIVATE
CYCLOGYL
CYTOMEL
CYTOTEC
CYTOVENE
D
DANTRIUM
DAYPRO
DDAVP
DEMADEX
DEMEROL
DEPAKENE
DEPAKOTE
DEPAKOTE ER
DEPAKOTE SPRINKLES
DEPO-PROVERA
DESOGEN
DESOWEN
DEXEDRINE
DEXEDRINE SPANSULE
D.H.E. 45
DIABETA
DIAMOX SEQUELS
DIFFERIN
DIFLUCAN
DILACOR XR
DILANTIN
DILAUDID
Generic Equivalent
D
dantrolene
oxaprozin
desmopressin inj/nasal/tabs
torsemide
meperidine
valproic acid
divalproex sodium delayedrel
divalproex sodium ext-rel
divalproex sodium coated
particles
medroxyprogesterone
acetate 150 mg/mL
Apri, Reclipsen, Solia
(0.15/30 desogestrel/EE)
desonide cream/lotion/oint
0.05%
dextroamphetamine
dextroamphetamine ext-rel
dihydroergotamine mesylate
glyburide
acetazolamide ext-rel
adapalene
fluconazole
diltiazem ext-rel
phenytoin sodium extended
hydromorphone
DIPROLENE AF
betamethasone dipropionate
crm 0.05%
betamethasone
diproprionate augmented
gel/lotion/oint 0.05%
oxybutynin ext-rel
atropine/hyoscyamine/
scopolamine/phenobarbital
ergocalciferol (D2)
ipratropium/albuterol soln
fentanyl transdermal
triamterene/
hydrochlorothiazide 37.5/25
caps
DIPROLENE gel/lotion/oint
DITROPAN XL
DONNATAL
DRISDOL
DUONEB
DURAGESIC
DYAZIDE
E
EC-NAPROSYN
EFFEXOR XR
EFUDEX
ELDEPRYL
ELDOPAQUE FORTE
naproxen delayed-rel
venlafaxine ext-rel caps
fluorouracil soln
selegiline caps
Melpaque HP
(hydroquinone)
mometasone furoate
crm/oint 0.1%
lidocaine/prilocaine
butalbital/acetaminophen/
caffeine
butalbital/acetaminophen/
caffeine
estradiol
Tri-Legest FE, Tilia FE,
norethindrone
acetate/EE/iron
rivastigmine
ELOCON
EMLA
ESGIC
ESGIC-PLUS
ESTRACE
ESTROSTEP FE
EXELON
F
FAMVIR
FELDENE
FIORICET
famciclovir
piroxicam
butalbital/acetaminophen/
caffeine
butalbital/aspirin/caffeine
metronidazole
metronidazole 375 mg
metronidazole ext-rel
fluorometholone
cyclobenzaprine
tamsulosin
fluticasone
rimantadine
fluorometholone
dexmethylphenidate
folic acid/vitamin B6/vitamin
B12
alendronate
FIORINAL
FLAGYL
FLAGYL 375
FLAGYL ER
FLAREX
FLEXERIL
FLOMAX
FLONASE
FLUMADINE
FML
FOCALIN
FOLTX
FOSAMAX
G
GLUCOPHAGE
GLUCOPHAGE XR
metformin
metformin ext-rel
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member ID card or visit our Web site at bcbst.com for the most up-to-date information.
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BRANDS with GENERIC EQUIVALENTS
effective 4/1/11
Brand Name Drug
Generic Equivalent
Brand Name Drug
G
GLUCOTROL
GLUCOVANCE
GLYNASE
glipizide
glyburide/metformin
glyburide micronized
H
HALCION
HYDREA
HYZAAR
triazolam
hydroxyurea
losartan/hydrochlorothiazide
I
IMDUR
isosorbide mononitrate
ext-rel
sumatriptan succinate
azathioprine
propranolol ext-rel
eplerenone
verapamil ext-rel
isosorbide dinitrate, oral
IMITREX
IMURAN
INDERAL LA
INSPRA
ISOPTIN SR
ISORDIL
K
KEFLEX
KEPPRA
KERLONE
KLARON
KLONOPIN
K-LOR 20
K-TAB
cephalexin
levetiracetam
betaxolol
sulfacetamide
clonazepam
potassium chloride 20 mEq
potassium chloride ext-rel
tabs 10 mEq
granisetron
KYTRIL
L
LAC-HYDRIN
LAMICTAL
LAMISIL
LANOXIN
LASIX
LEVBID
LEVSIN
LITHOBID
LO/OVRAL
LOCOID
LOESTRIN 1/20
LOESTRIN 1.5/30
LOESTRIN FE 1/20
LOESTRIN FE 1.5/30
LOMOTIL
LOPID
LOPRESSOR
LOPROX
LORCET
Generic Equivalent
L
ammonium lactate 12%
lamotrigine
terbinafine tabs
digoxin
furosemide
hyoscyamine sulfate ext-rel
hyoscyamine sulfate
lithium carbonate ext-rel
Cryselle, Low-Ogestrel
(0.3/30 norgestrel/EE)
hydrocortisone butyrate
Junel, Microgestin 1/20
(norethindrone acetate/EE)
Junel, Microgestin 1.5/30
(norethindrone acetate/EE)
Junel FE, Microgestin FE
1/20 (norethindrone
acetate/EE/iron)
Junel FE, Microgestin FE
1.5/30 (norethindrone
acetate/EE/iron)
diphenoxylate/atropine
gemfibrozil
metoprolol tartrate
ciclopirox
hydrocodone/
acetaminophen
LORTAB
hydrocodone/
acetaminophen
benazepril
benazepril/
hydrochlorothiazide
amlodipine/benazepril
loxapine
fluoride drops
fluoride tablets
Melquin HP, hydroquinone
LOTENSIN
LOTENSIN HCT
LOTREL
LOXITANE
LURIDE
LURIDE LOZI-TABS
LUSTRA
M
MACROBID
MACRODANTIN
MAVIK
MAXIDONE
nitrofurantoin ext-rel
nitrofurantoin macrocrystals
trandolapril
hydrocodone/
acetaminophen
neomycin/polymyxin B/
dexamethasone
triamterene/
hydrochlorothiazide 75/50
triamterene/
hydrochlorothiazide 37.5/25
tabs
methylprednisolone
megestrol acetate
pyridostigmine
methylphenidate ext-rel
glipizide/metformin
metronidazole crm 0.75%
metronidazole lotion 0.75%
metronidazole
lovastatin
MAXITROL
MAXZIDE
MAXZIDE-25
MEDROL
MEGACE
MESTINON
METADATE ER
METAGLIP
METROCREAM
METROLOTION
METROGEL-VAGINAL
MEVACOR
MIACALCIN nasal spray
MIDRIN
calcitonin-salmon nasal spray
acetaminophen/
dichloralphenazone/
isometheptene
prazosin
minocycline
polyethylene glycol 3350
pramipexole
Azurette, Kariva
(desogestrel/EE)
meloxicam
Necon 0.5/35
(norethindrone/EE), Nortrel
0.5/35
doxycycline monohydrate
ibuprofen
morphine ext-rel
ethambutol
clotrimazole troches
primidone
MINIPRESS
MINOCIN
MIRALAX
MIRAPEX
MIRCETTE
MOBIC
MODICON
MONODOX
MOTRIN
MS CONTIN
MYAMBUTOL
MYCELEX
MYSOLINE
N
NAPROSYN
NAVANE
NEO-SYNEPHRINE
naproxen
thiothixene
phenylephrine
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BRANDS with GENERIC EQUIVALENTS
effective 4/1/11
Brand Name Drug
Generic Equivalent
Brand Name Drug
N
NEORAL
NEOSPORIN
cyclosporine (modified)
neomycin/polymyxin
B/gramicidin
gabapentin
nimodipine
alprazolam soluble tab
nitroglycerin transdermal
ketoconazole shampoo 2%
Levora, Portia (0.15/30
levonorgestrel/EE)
Necon 1/35, Nortrel 1/35
(norethindrone/EE)
Necon 1/50
(norethindrone/ME)
disopyramide
desipramine
Camila, Nora-BE
amlodipine
peg 3350/sodium
bicarbonate/sodium
chloride/potassium chloride
NEURONTIN
NIMOTOP
NIRAVAM
NITRO-DUR
NIZORAL SHAMPOO
NORDETTE
NORINYL 1+35
NORINYL 1+50
NORPACE
NORPRAMIN
NOR-QD
NORVASC
NULYTELY
O
OCUFLOX
OLUX
ofloxacin
clobetasol propionate foam
0.05%
oxymorphone
metipranolol
prednisolone sodium
phosphate
Apri, Reclipsen, Solia
(0.15/30 desogestrel/EE)
Mononessa, Previfem,
Sprintec (0.25/35
norgestimate/EE)
Errin, Jolivette
Necon 1/35, Nortrel 1/35
(norethindrone/EE)
Necon 7/7/7, Nortrel 7/7/7
Trinessa, Tri-Previfem, TriSprintec
Balziva, Zenchent
malathion
oxandrolone
OPANA
OPTIPRANOLOL
ORAPRED
ORTHO-CEPT
ORTHO-CYCLEN
ORTHO MICRONOR
ORTHO-NOVUM 1/35
ORTHO-NOVUM 7/7/7
ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN
OVCON 35
OVIDE
OXANDRIN
P
PACERONE
PAMELOR
PAMINE
PAMINE FORTE
PARAFON FORTE DSC
amiodarone
nortriptyline
scopolamine methylbromide
scopolamine methylbromide
chlorzoxazone
PARCOPA
carbidopa/levodopa orally
disintegrating tabs
bromocriptine
tranylcypromine
paroxetine hcl
paroxetine hcl controlled rel
PARLODEL
PARNATE
PAXIL
PAXIL CR
Generic Equivalent
P
PEDIAPRED
prednisolone sodium
phosphate
famotidine
oxycodone/acetaminophen
oxycodone/aspirin
chlorhexidine gluconate
doxycycline hyclate
dipyridamole
calcium acetate
hydroxychloroquine
sulfacetamide/sulfur
polymyxin B/trimethoprim
mefenamic acid
pravastatin
prednisolone acetate 1%
prednisolone syrup
lansoprazole delayed-rel
lansoprazole soluble tabs
omeprazole delayed-rel
lisinopril
lisinopril/hydrochlorothiazide
nifedipine ext-rel
hydrocortisone supp, rectal
hydrocortisone cream 2.5%
finasteride
estazolam
pantoprazole delayed-rel
medroxyprogesterone
acetate
fluoxetine
fluoxetine delayed-rel
budesonide nebulizer susp
phenazopyridine
PEPCID
PERCOCET
PERCODAN
PERIDEX
PERIOSTAT
PERSANTINE
PHOSLO
PLAQUENIL
PLEXION
POLYTRIM
PONSTEL
PRAVACHOL
PRED FORTE
PRELONE
PREVACID
PREVACID SOLUTABS
PRILOSEC
PRINIVIL
PRINZIDE
PROCARDIA XL
PROCTOCORT
PROCTOCREAM-HC 2.5%
PROSCAR
PROSOM
PROTONIX
PROVERA
PROZAC
PROZAC WEEKLY
PULMICORT RESPULES
PYRIDIUM
Q
QUESTRAN/QUESTRAN
LIGHT
cholestyramine cans/pkt
R
RAZADYNE
RAZADYNE ER
REBETOL
REGLAN
REMERON
REMERON SOLTAB
REQUIP
RESTORIL
RETIN-A
RETROVIR
REVIA
RIFADIN
RISPERDAL
RISPERDAL M-TAB
RITALIN
RITALIN-SR
ROBAXIN
galantamine
galantamine ext-rel
ribavirin caps
metoclopramide
mirtazapine
mirtazapine orally
disintegrating tabs
ropinirole hcl
temazepam
tretinoin
zidovudine syrup, tabs
naltrexone
rifampin
risperidone
risperidone soluble tab
methylphenidate
methylphenidate ext-rel
20 mg
methocarbamol
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member ID card or visit our Web site at bcbst.com for the most up-to-date information.
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BRANDS with GENERIC EQUIVALENTS
effective 4/1/11
Brand Name Drug
Generic Equivalent
Brand Name Drug
R
ROCALTROL
ROWASA
ROXICODONE
RYTHMOL
RYTHMOL SR
calcitriol (1,25-D3)
mesalamine rectal supp
oxycodone
propafenone
propafenone ext-rel
S
SALAGEN
SANCTURA
SEASONALE
SECTRAL
SELSUN
SEPTRA
pilocarpine
trospium
Jolessa, Quasense
acebutolol
selenium sulf shampoo 2.5%
sulfamethoxazole/
trimethoprim
sulfamethoxazole/
trimethoprim
silver sulfadiazine
carbidopa/levodopa
carbidopa/levodopa ext-rel
metaxalone
carisoprodol
zaleplon
itraconazole
nateglinide
nisoldipine ext-rel
levothyroxine
SEPTRA DS
SILVADENE
SINEMET
SINEMET CR
SKELAXIN
SOMA
SONATA
SPORANOX
STARLIX
SULAR
SYNTHROID
T
TAMBOCOR
TAPAZOLE
TARKA
TEGRETOL
flecainide
methimazole
trandolapril/verapamil ext-rel
carbamazepine
TEGRETOL XR
TEMOVATE
carbamazepine ext-rel
clobetasol propionate
crm/oint/gel/lotion 0.05%
guanfacine
atenolol/chlorthalidone
atenolol
diethylpropion
terconazole 0.8% crm/supp
terconazole 0.4% crm
benzonatate
Taztia XT
trimethobenzamide caps
timolol maleate
timolol maleate
timolol maleate gel
tobramycin/dexamethasone
tobramycin
imipramine hcl
imipramine pamoate
tolmetin sodium
topiramate
TENEX
TENORETIC
TENORMIN
TENUATE
TERAZOL 3
TERAZOL 7
TESSALON
TIAZAC
TIGAN caps
TIMOPTIC
TIMOPTIC OCUDOSE
TIMOPTIC-XE
TOBRADEX
TOBREX
TOFRANIL
TOFRANIL PM
TOLECTIN
TOPAMAX
TOPICORT
TOPROL-XL
Generic Equivalent
T
desoximetasone crm/oint
0.25%/gel 0.05%
metoprolol succinate ext-rel
TRANXENE T-TAB
TRIAZ
TRILEPTAL
TRI-NORINYL
clorazepate
benzoyl peroxide lot, Oscion
oxcarbazepine
Aranelle, Leena
(norethindrone/EE)
dorzolamide hcl
hydrocodone polistirex/
chlorpheniramine polistirex
ext-rel susp
codeine/acetaminophen
oxycodone/acetaminophen
TRUSOPT
TUSSIONEX
TYLENOL WITH CODEINE
TYLOX
U
ULTRAM
ULTRAVATE
UNIRETIC
tramadol
halobetasol
moexipril/
hydrochlorothiazide
moexipril
ursodiol
UNIVASC
URSO
V
VALIUM
VALTREX
VASERETIC
VASOTEC
VENLAFAXINE ER
VERELAN PM
VIBRAMYCIN
VICODIN
diazepam
valacyclovir
enalapril/hydrochlorothiazide
enalapril
venlafaxine ext-rel tabs
verapamil ext-rel
doxycycline hyclate
hydrocodone/
acetaminophen
hydrocodone/
acetaminophen
hydrocodone/ibuprofen
didanosine delayed-rel
trifluridine
hydroxyzine pamoate
protriptyline
diclofenac sodium
ophthalmic
diclofenac sodium ext-rel
albuterol ext-rel
VICODIN ES
VICOPROFEN
VIDEX EC
VIROPTIC
VISTARIL
VIVACTIL
VOLTAREN OPHTHALMIC
VOLTAREN-XR
VOSPIRE ER
W
WELLBUTRIN
WELLBUTRIN SR
WELLBUTRIN XL
WESTCORT
bupropion
bupropion ext-rel
bupropion ext-rel
hydrocortisone valerate
crm/oint 0.2%
X
XANAX
XANAX XR
XYZAL
alprazolam
alprazolam ext-rel
levocetirizine
Y
YASMIN
YAZ
Ocella (drospirenone/EE)
Gianvi (EE/drospirenone)
Z
ZANAFLEX
tizanidine
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BRANDS with GENERIC EQUIVALENTS
effective 4/1/11
Brand Name Drug
Generic Equivalent
Z
ZANTAC
ZARONTIN
ZAROXOLYN
ZEGERID
ZERIT
ZESTORETIC
ZESTRIL
ZIAC
ZITHROMAX
ZOCOR
ZOFRAN
ZOLOFT
ZONEGRAN
ZOVIRAX
ZYBAN
ZYLOPRIM
ZYRTEC
ranitidine
ethosuximide
metolazone
omeprazole/sodium
bicarbonate
stavudine
lisinopril/hydrochlorothiazide
lisinopril
bisoprolol/
hydrochlorothiazide
azithromycin
simvastatin
ondansetron
sertraline
zonisamide
acyclovir
bupropion ext-rel
allopurinol
cetirizine (OTC)
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