Generic For Metanx? (Top voted first)

I refilled my Rx for Metanx and it was a different color. I asked and the druggist said this was a generic for Metanx. I refused the Rx and went to another drugstore with my Rx. Am I wrong? Is there a generic for Metanx?

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went through Brand Direct for my parents and it has saved them $50 a month..They were paying $92 month, now for a 3 month supply, $144..
Worth checking out, they are very nice and your prescription comes through the mail to you...

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My insurance company just upped the price of generic to $95 and I can't afford it. I found a place online that sells Metanx (not the generic) for $150 for a three month supply and I take two a day. I have ordered it and should get it in about 7 days, so I'll let you know if everything is all right. I found it on the official Metanx site. The place is named Brand Direct Health.

Here is the link: metanx.com/helpful-resources/discount-programs/

As I say, I'll let you know my experience.

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I know what you are talking about. UHC suddently raised the price on me. Then I found Brand Direct Health. They have Metanx for $150 for 90 day supply (2 pills per day). That is without my insurance involved. That is a price I can afford.

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Suffered for three years with muscle/large and small bone pain, fatigue, and a feeling of deep depression and weakness. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Went to endocrinologist because of concern over glucose intolerance. He listened to my three year history of failed attempts to diagnose, thousands of $$$ spent, etc. He prescribed the then two month old Metanax. I was 47 at the time but felt 65 with a threat of forced retirement. Within one month my pain was fading. I have Been pain free ever since and the medicine also has given me the energy of a 30 year old WITH no side effects. I still thank him every six months during my check up! I also Join the Brand Direct Health Program for low monthly payments on Metanx prescription in 90 day quantities.

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You are incorrect if the labeling on Foltanx s as follows, which it is UNLESS a manufacturer is cheating. Therefore, Metanx = Foltanx

3mg of activated B9 (L- methytetrahydrofolate calcium) - this name is shorten by many names
2mg of activated B12 (methylcobalamin)
35mg of activated B6 (pyridoxal 5 phosphate)

Activated means the vitamin is immediately ready to be used by the body's functions of the cell. The body doesn't need to convert the the vitamin into the activated form to be used, a simple biochemical process!

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There is no generic for metanx. A generic is classified with an AB rating by the FDA. If there is not AB rating than the prescription medication and generic version are not equivalent. I always ask the pharmacist is the generic version is AB rated, if they say no than I do not get the generic. I you get a non AB rated generic than you run the risk of increased side effects and potentially less efficacy. Hope this helps and you did the right thing.

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Hi, I recently was given vitacirc-b instead of metanax as well. I have never taken metanax before, and I just began the vitacirc-b this week. I wasnt told i was getting the generic and I am hoping it works all the same with no side effects- have you noticed any major differences in the 2 medications? or is one just as good as the other?

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Metanex is L-methylfolate (fully reacted folate), methylcobalaimin (methylated B12) and P-5-P (coenzymated B6). The forms and doses can be matched at a good health food store for a fraction of the cost of Rx if you don't mind taking a few more (small) tablets per day.

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Snowy, read the posts here. Brand Direct Health charges $170 for 90 days of Metanx (not a generic). Best price you will find, I believe. I've used them now for a couple of years and they are terrific. They call me every 90 days to remind me to refill and called me early in December to beat a price increase.

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At cvs pharm its 89 bucks for 60 pills

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my walgreens here in Miami told me Metanx is $209.OO which I can hardly believe. They gave me VitaCirc b for 83 with a Metanx coupon. Is't that unbelievable????Rosa

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There is now. I have gotten Foltanx for the last two months. Have noticed no difference in effectiveness. It's also nice as my insurance now pays a WHOLE lot more toward it. We're talking a copay of 1/20th vs. Metanx.
Here is a link: globenewswire.com/news-release/2012/10/01/494402/10006888/en/Pamlab-LLC-and-Breckenridge-Pharmaceutical-Inc-Announce-Joint-Venture-to-Provide-Authorized-Generics-on-Pamlab-Branded-Medical-Food-Products.html

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Please believe Kellie. I don't work for the company, and frankly I feel lucky in having found Brand Direct Health on the official Metanx website. See my post on Sept 16th. They have been great to work with. After signing up and getting my first 90 days for $150, they have called me every 90 days to ask if I want a refill. It shows up just a few days later. Fantastic service and the price is $50 a month WITHOUT ANY INSURANCE INVOLVEMENT.

It drives me a little crazy to read someone being asked to pay $90 for Metanx when you can get it from Brand Direct Health for $50.

Metanx has really worked well for me. There is still alot of numbness, but not so much burning which is what drives me crazy.

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I agree. Brand Health has been terrific. Been dealing with them for about 2 years . Today they told me that the manufacturer raised their price $10 a month - so that the next time I refill the price will be $178 for 180 pills. They are a pleasure to deal with, and this beats the prices I have seen quoted everywhere.

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Just an FYI,

This site also offers a free prescription drug savings card that should work with Metanx among many other types of medications.

I don't know how it compares to Brand Direct Health, but in my opinion, the more discounts you have to choose from the better your odds are of saving the most money.

You can have a look at it here: Rx Savings Card

Hope this helps!

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I call Brand Direct and got brand name Metanx for $178 for 3 months supply 2x a day and have automatic refill. I just called them, sent my prescription directly to them and received it within a week or so after they received it. They were very nice and no insurance involved. It has worked well for me, it takes away the horrible bee stinging pains and decreased the amount of burning in my feet. I would recommend it. I have been taking the brand name for 2 months now and feel it is doing a good job. It is best to call the company direct to get a price quote. The number I called was located in Louisiana I believe. Thanks for the information on Brand Direct.

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I have been on metanx for three months already and the numbness, burning and tingling sensation in my feet on gone. Still have some numbness issues in my hands but not as bad as been before the metanx..

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I take a generic for Metanx called Foltanx and its working just as well. Only still have some numbness in my toes and cramps but the burning and tingling almost non-existent in my feet!

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Yes. Call willow pharmacy in LA.
Metabolic formula is available. No co pay higher than 15!!!

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Here's the facts - no spin

"This partnership will finally ensure that patients who want generics of Pamlab's medical foods will be able to obtain products that are exactly the same as the brand. Breckenridge's authorized generics will be manufactured in the same facility and with the same ingredients and quantities as Pamlab's brand products. Other safeguards for product quality and therapeutic verification of generics for medical foods have recently proven to be inadequate," explained Eric Wingerter, CEO at Pamlab. "We believe that Breckenridge's stability and credibility in the generic market will help to ensure that only authorized generic products are substituted for Pamlab products in patient's prescriptions."

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