Asacol Generic?

Jstaats

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Joined : Mar 2009

Posts : 10

Posted 3/20/2009 7:48 PM (GMT 0)

I take a decent amount of Asacol ( 12 a day right now) and curious on why there is no generic out there. I am in a HSA at work which does well about the middle of the year but I just paid $1300 ( deductible is 1500 a year before they pay ) for a 3-4 month supply of Asacol. Does any one have any infomation on when a generic would be available.

John

Sweetpea17

Regular Member

Joined : Jan 2009

Posts : 73

Posted 3/20/2009 8:27 PM (GMT 0)

If you call this number 1-800-830-9049. I get mine for free. I take 12 asacol a day as well. There is no way i could ever afford it. If you can get it, you will get a year free. its the best thing. I dont know what i would do if i didnt get it.

fruitgirl

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Joined : Feb 2009

Posts : 7164

Posted 3/20/2009 8:33 PM (GMT 0)

I googled "asacol patent" and found that the patent for Asacol will expire on July 30, 2013. So, I'm sure as soon as it's expired, there will be a generic version out!

Zippy123

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Joined : Feb 2009

Posts : 735

Posted 3/20/2009 9:51 PM (GMT 0)

There is a generic, but you have to order it from Canada. It actually is made in the UK and its called Mesren.

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