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Abilify<\/span><\/a> is a brand-name medication approved to treat certain mental health conditions, including <\/span>schizophrenia<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>bipolar disorder<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>major depressive disorder<\/span><\/a>. It\u2019s also used for the treatment of Tourette\u2019s disorder and irritability related to <\/span>autistic disorder<\/span><\/a>. Abilify contains the active ingredient aripiprazole, which belongs to a drug class called <\/span>atypical antipsychotics<\/span><\/a>. Although it\u2019s commonly known by its brand name, Abilify is often prescribed as a generic drug.<\/span><\/p>\n

Continue reading to learn more about Abilify and its generic aripiprazole.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Yes, there is a generic version of Abilify available called aripiprazole. Brand-name Abilify first received FDA approval in 2002, and in <\/span>2015<\/span><\/a>, the first generic version was approved.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Aripiprazole is widely available at pharmacies across the U.S. and is more commonly dispensed in pharmacies than Abilify. This is because generic medicines are much less expensive than their brand-name counterparts, even though they work just as well. In 2023, around <\/span>7 million<\/span><\/a> people were prescribed aripiprazole in the U.S.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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

The FDA requires brand-name medications to undergo extensive testing before being approved. For example, brand-name drugs are put through several clinical trials to prove they are safe and effective. On the other hand, the <\/span>approval process<\/span><\/a> for generic medications is much more brief. Generic manufacturers don\u2019t have to perform as many studies, but must prove that the generic prescription medication is the same as its brand-name counterpart in specific ways.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

First, manufacturers must prove that the generic drug is as safe and effective as the brand-name drug. Next, they have to show that the generic medication has the same effect on the body, <\/span>reaching the same levels<\/span><\/a> in the body in the same amount of time. Because generic drugs don\u2019t have to undergo as much testing, they cost significantly less than brand-name medications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Although both generic and brand-name versions contain the same active ingredient, generic Abilify may look different from brand-name Abilify. Generic manufacturers make versions of aripiprazole that may <\/span>differ<\/span><\/a> in color and shape. Despite their differences in appearance, both Abilify and its generic will have the same effects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Brand-name and generic Abilify are prescribed at the same dosage. They are available in several forms and strengths, including:<\/span><\/p>\n