Brand Name Drugs Going Generic 2011

Thought you might like to know the following medications will be available as a generic. 

2011

May. Concerta (methylphenidate); $1.33 billion. Used for ADHD (attention deficit) in teens.

June. Levaquin (levofloxacin); $1.63 billion. An antibiotic used for treating bacterial infections.

October. Zyprexa (olanzapine); $1.97 billion. Used for treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

November. Lipitor (atorvastatin) ; $6.05 billion. Used for treating cholesterol.

2012

March. Lexapro (escitalopram); $2.56 billion. Used for treating depression.

March. Seroquel (quetiapine); $3.48 billion. This is an antipsychotic medication.

May. Plavix (clopidogrel); $4.56 billion. Used to prevent unwanted blood clots to avoid heart attacks and strokes.

July. Tricor (fenofibrate); $1.35 billion. Helps reduce cholesterol and triglycerides (fatty acids) in the blood.

August. Singulair (montelukast); $3.47 billion. Used for asthma and allergies.

August. Actos (pioglitazone); $2.78 billion. This is an oral diabetic medication.

September. Diovan (valsartan); $1.47 billion. See below.

September. Diovan HCT (valsartin/hydrochlorothiazide); $1.38 billion. These drugs are used for the treatment of hypertension.