What is the difference between generic Adderall and “brand” Adderall?
1. Potency: By law, in order for a generic drug to be offered as generic alternative to a mainstream drug, it must be 80%-110% as potent/effective as the original, brand-name drug (Adderall by Shire, in this case). In my experience (I’ve tried most of the generics in all different doses), the potency/effictiveness compared to the real stuff (brand Adderall) is usually in the 80-95% range. 2. Price: Generic Adderall is often less than half the price of brand-name Adderall. For example, I was perscribed 45x 30mg pills every month. At retail prices, this came out to about $160 for “brand” or $70 for “generic”. With insurance, the generic was an almost-free $7 (I couldn’t believe that price when they first quoted me it), while brand was a reasonable $35. 3. Availability: Most pharmacies tend to push the generics. There was only one pharmacy within 15 miles of me that stocked brand-name 30mg Adderall pills, but dozens of pharmecies that stocked the generic version of the same pill. Brand is
