2-Azetidinones (Cholesterol absorption inhibitors)

02 14 2008

2-Azetidinones (Cholesterol absorption inhibitors) are used to reduce cholesterol levels.

Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Ezetimibe (Zetia, Vytorin*) No
     

*Also contains simvastatin



Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists

02 14 2008

Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists are used to treat asthma and allergies.

Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Montelukast (Singulair) No
Zafirlukast (Accolate) No  



Bisphosphonates

02 7 2008

Bisphosphonates are used to treat and prevent osteoporosis.

Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Alendronate (Fosamax) No
Ibandronate (Boniva) No  
Risedronate (Actonel) No


Calcium Channel Blockers

02 7 2008

Calcium Channel Blockers are used to treat hypertension and heart rhythm disturbances.

Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Amlodipine  (Norvasc,
Lotrel**, Caduet**)
Yes
Diltiazem  (Cardizem,
Tiazac)
Yes Walmart |  Target  |  Kroger   |  KMart
Isradipine (Dynacirc) Yes
Nicardipine (Cardene) Yes KMart
Nifedipine (Adalat) Yes
Nisoldipine (Sular) No  
Verapamil  (Isoptin,
Tarka*, Covera-HS,
Verelan PM)
Yes Walmart |  Target  |  Kroger   |  KMart

*Also contains Trandolapril
**Also contains Benazepril
***Also includes Atorvastatin



ARBs (Angiotensin Receptor Blockers)

02 7 2008

ARBs (Angiotensin Receptor Blockers) are used to treat hypertension and heart failure.

Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Candesartan  (Atacand, Atacand HCT*) No
Eprosartan  (Teveten) No
Irbesartan (Avapro, Avalide*) No
Losartan (Cozaar, Hyzaar*) No
Olmesartan  (Benicar, Benicar HCT*) No
Telmisartan (Micardis, Miacardis HCT*) No
Valsartan (Diovan, Diovan HCT*) No

*Also contains hydrochlorothiazide