I think Prilosec OTC is a slightly different level of medication from the Prilosec that the dr. prescribes...I know this is the case with Motrin/ibuprophen, which is available otc in 200mg, but a dr. must prescribe 400mg or 800mg doses...you can ask the doc if the otc is cheaper, or just use the script if you have a good prescription plan to pay for it...

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