Brand-name prescription
Dificid
fidaxomicin
Compare your options
| Compare | DificidBrand name | Authorized genericWithout the Dificid name | Regular genericfidaxomicin |
|---|---|---|---|
| What pharmacies pay | $248per tablet | Not sold | Lowest$90.50per tablet |
| Same as Dificid? | 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 | Dificid | Regular generic |
|---|---|---|
| 200 mg tabletper tablet | $248 | $90.50 |
Good to know
- A regular generic has the same active ingredient, strength and form as Dificid, 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 Dificid.
- We didn’t find a savings card from Dificid’s maker.
- Don’t stop or change a medicine without talking to your pharmacist or prescriber.