currently nexium does not have a generic available on the market. however it belongs to the proton pump inhibitor drug class which includes several generics both prescription and over-the-counter strength. for over-the-counter there are two medications available which are prilosec (omeprazole) and prevacid (lansoprazole). prescription medications that have generics available are prevacid (lansoprazole) and protonix (pantoprazole). [check with your] insurance company to see what medications in the same drug class are covered.
are there less-expensive generics for nexium for long-term use?