Do you know about generic drugs?

Generic drugs are drugs that are sold after the patent for a new drug (original drug) has expired and that have the same active ingredients and the same efficacy and effect as the original drug.
Because it is cheaper and more economical than brand-name drugs, it reduces patients' out-of-pocket costs and improves insurance finances.

The city is notifying people who are enrolled in National Health Insurance and who may be able to pay less at medical institutions by switching to generic drugs.
Please use this as a reference for deciding whether or not to use generic drugs.
　
　
Note: If you wish to switch to a generic drug, please contact your doctor or pharmacist (switching may not be possible due to treatment policy, etc.)

Those who fall under all of the following

• Those who are enrolled in Inagi City National Health Insurance
• People whose monthly drug costs may be reduced by more than 300 yen by switching to generic drugs
• Those who have been prescribed targeted drugs for medical treatment in the month targeted for notification

• July notification (April medical treatment)
• October notification (July medical treatment)
• February notice (for November medical treatment)