Are you familiar with generic drugs?

Generic drugs (generic drugs) are drugs that have the same active ingredients and the same efficacy and effects as the original drug, which are sold after the patent of the new drug (original drug) has expired.
Since it is cheaper and more economical than the original drug, it will lead to a reduction in the patient's out-of-pocket burden and an improvement in insurance finances.

Easily find out if your prescription has a generic drug.

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 correspond to all of the following

• Those enrolled in Inagi City National Health Insurance
• Those who may reduce the cost of drugs by 300 yen or more per month by switching to generic drugs
• Those who have prescribed the target drug for the medical treatment of the month subject to notification

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