31 Things That Are Not Worth the Money

Brand-Name Drugs

Nexium 24HR Delayed Release Heartburn Relief Capsules: $18.44 for 28 capsules

Generic versions of brand-name drugs must have the same active ingredients, strength, dosage form and route of administration in order to obtain FDA approval. Opting for the generic over the name brand will save you an average of 85 percent, according to the FDA.

For example, a 28-pack of Nexium 24HR costs $18.44, while a 28-pack of the generic Equate Acid Reducer costs $12.87 — 43 percent less.