Thanks for the facts on generics. It's an issue I have been concerned about for years. Your comments are far more detailed than different facts I uncovered. The internet often says these drugs are the same .. it's my understanding that the generics are required to have the primary ingredient aside from that it's a dice roll. I am taking one in which there is no question they are not the same. When I could get the name brand the results were amazing ... there are some positives with the generic but slower acting and not the the same. When the brand was approved by the insurance I had through my employer the cost was reasonable. When only generics were approved -- cost was even less but Walgreens made a mistake and gave me the name brand; however it was at full price --- was to be taken daily but I was given what they had in stock only 15 for $500. It was worth every dime. Walgreens also said they could no longer get the Rx even if I wanted to pay full price. (Both Walgreens and CVS). After a couple of years being married to Mr. Generic I decided to consider a divorce. I took the proverbial bull by the proverbial horns and called the manufacturer of the name brand. I was ready to pay full price no matter what. First-- it was tough to find the telephone number then to find someone to discuss this. My question was; "does any drug store in the US carry the Rx?" "and if not can they get it?". Answer was "yes". Next question was: "can you tell me where I can get it?". My MD was willing to give me a prescription -- the answer from the manufacturer was : " we cannot do that" .