Brand-name prescription
Arimidex
anastrozole
Compare your options
| Compare | ArimidexBrand name | Authorized genericWithout the Arimidex name | Regular genericanastrozole |
|---|---|---|---|
| What pharmacies pay | $52.86per tablet | Not sold | Lowest$0.14per tablet |
| Same as Arimidex? | The original | – | Same active ingredientFillers and dyes can differ |
| Ways to save | No maker card | – | Ask for it by name |
| With insurance | Brand co-pay, usually the highest | – | Usually the lowest co-pay |
No authorized generic: There isn’t one.
Prices are the average U.S. drugstores pay (source: Medicaid, September 23, 2026). What you pay depends on your plan or the pharmacy.
What pharmacies pay
The average U.S. drugstores pay for each strength (source: Medicaid, September 23, 2026). What you pay depends on your plan or the pharmacy.
| Strength | Arimidex | Regular generic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 mg tabletper tablet | $52.86 | $0.14 |
Good to know
- A regular generic has the same active ingredient, strength and form as Arimidex, and the FDA requires it to work the same way. Its fillers and dyes can differ, so it may look different.
- There’s no authorized generic of Arimidex.
- We didn’t find a savings card from Arimidex’s maker.
- Don’t stop or change a medicine without talking to your pharmacist or prescriber.