Question: is colchicine and colcrys the same?
Answer: Colcrys (colchicine) is used for the prevention and treatment of gout flares in adults. Colchicine was previously available as an inexpensive generic, unapproved by the FDA, but became patented as brand-name Colcrys in 2009. Now, finally, a generic is available again, which may mean prices will start to come back down.