10 most expensive popular generic drugs in the US

Tadalafil, which has an average monthly cash price of $518, is the most expensive generic drug in the U.S., according to research released July 29 by pharmacy discount company GoodRx.

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GoodRx analyzed prices for the top 100 generic drugs based on a representative sample of U.S. prescription fills. Below are the 10 generic drugs the analysis found to be most expensive, along with their average monthly cash price.

  1. Tadalafil: $518
  2. Zolpidem: $296
  3. Diclofenac sodium: $277
  4. Estradiol: $252
  5. Sildenafil: $248
  6. Celecoxib: $210
  7. Valacyclovir: $192
  8. Amphetamine salt combo XR: $190
  9. Paroxetine: $188
  10. Levetiracetam: $186

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