{"id":59506,"date":"2023-07-30T13:52:29","date_gmt":"2023-07-30T17:52:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=59506"},"modified":"2026-01-21T16:55:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T21:55:49","slug":"xanax-generic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/xanax-generic\/","title":{"rendered":"Xanax generic availability, cost, and dosage"},"content":{"rendered":"

Xanax<\/span><\/a> is a <\/span>brand-name<\/span> anti-anxiety medication commonly prescribed to adults with <\/span>anxiety<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>generalized anxiety disorder<\/span>. <\/span>Xanax<\/span> can also be used to treat <\/span>panic disorder<\/span> in adults. <\/span>Xanax<\/span> contains the active ingredient <\/span>alprazolam<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Xanax<\/span> is classified as a <\/span>benzodiazepine<\/span> drug<\/span><\/a>. It works by binding to gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors in the brain, producing a calming and sedating effect. Xanax is a <\/span>controlled substance<\/span><\/a> and has the potential for abuse, misuse, and physical dependence.<\/span><\/p>\n

Xanax<\/span> was initially approved by the United States <\/span>Food and Drug Administration<\/span> (<\/span>FDA<\/span>) in 1981 and is still popular today. Although many individuals refer to <\/span>Xanax<\/span> as a <\/span>brand-name<\/span> medication, a <\/span>Xanax<\/span> generic is available. The generic name is <\/span>alprazolam<\/span>, and it can be found at pharmacies across the U.S. As of 2023, <\/span>alprazolam<\/span> is the <\/span>37th most prescribed medication<\/span><\/a> in the country. Continue reading to learn more about <\/span>Xanax<\/span> and its generic, <\/span>alprazolam<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t23666 - Hampton, VA\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\"Kroger\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t$10.11\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\ti<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tPrice with signup<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tGet free coupon<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\"Harris\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t$10.11\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\tGet free coupon<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\tSee Xanax prices at all pharmacies<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n

Is there a generic for <\/span>Xanax<\/span>?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Yes, generic <\/span>Xanax<\/span> is called <\/span>alprazolam<\/span>, and it is widely available. <\/span>Alprazolam<\/span> is much more commonly dispensed in pharmacies than <\/span>brand-name<\/span> Xanax<\/span>, and for good reason\u2014<\/span>generic drugs<\/span><\/a> such as <\/span>alprazolam<\/span> are just as safe and effective as their <\/span>brand-name<\/span> counterparts, yet they cost up to 80% less. There is not just one generic version of <\/span>Xanax<\/span>, as generics are produced by multiple manufacturers, such as Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Teva, and others.<\/span><\/p>\n

If your <\/span>healthcare provider<\/span> prescribes <\/span>Xanax<\/span>, your pharmacist will likely dispense <\/span>alprazolam<\/span>, unless you or your <\/span>healthcare provider<\/span> specifically request the <\/span>brand name<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the differences between <\/span>brand-name<\/span> and generic <\/span>Xanax<\/span>?<\/span><\/h2>\n

New <\/span>brand-name<\/span> drugs undergo extensive testing before being approved by the <\/span>FDA<\/span>. Generic drug manufacturers are held to the same strict manufacturing standards. Because the <\/span>brand-name<\/span> drug has been thoroughly tested, generic manufacturers do not have to perform as many clinical trials. However, they must prove that their <\/span>generic formulation<\/span><\/a> is just as safe and effective as the brand and has the same effect in the body. Generics may look different from the <\/span>brand name<\/span>, but they contain the same active ingredient and work the same way. You\u2019ll find a significant cost difference, as generics can cost up to 80% less than brands.<\/span><\/p>\n

Appearance<\/span><\/h3>\n

Different generic manufacturers produce <\/span>Xanax generics<\/span>, which may result in slight <\/span>differences in appearance<\/span><\/a>. Despite any differences in the pill appearance, such as different colors or shapes, <\/span>alprazolam<\/span> and <\/span>Xanax<\/span> work the same way and have the same effect.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dosage forms<\/span><\/h3>\n

Regardless of whether you get <\/span>brand-name<\/span> or generic <\/span>Xanax<\/span>, both are prescribed at the same dosage and frequency. <\/span>Brand-name<\/span> and generic <\/span>Xanax<\/span> are available in several <\/span>dosage forms<\/span>, including:<\/span><\/p>\n