Brand-name prescription

Activase

alteplase

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CompareActivaseBrand nameAuthorized genericWithout the Activase nameRegular genericalteplase
What pharmacies pay–Not soldNot sold
Same as Activase?The original––
Ways to saveNo maker card––
With insuranceYour plan’s brand co-pay––

No authorized generic: There isn’t one.

No regular generic: Activase is a biologic. Biologics don’t have generics, but some have biosimilars or an unbranded version from the same maker. Ask your pharmacist or prescriber whether one is sold.

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