Daraprim International Price Comparison Highlight
Lowest U.S. Pharmacy Coupon Price:
Lowest International Mailorder Pharmacy Price:
$1.21 per
pill/unit
for 180
pill/units
The Peculiar Case (and Cost) of Creon - February 10, 2023
Before there was FDA-approved Creon (pancrelipase), an expensive combination of pancreatic enzymes that require a prescription, there were over-the-counter (OTC) treatments for the same condition, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI). In fact, the basic pharmaceutical treatment behind Creon has been around for over 100 years.
Read MorePORTAL Research Group Guest Speaker Gabriel Levitt Presents “Not Made in the USA” Key Findings - March 10, 2022
On March 2nd, PORTAL (Program On Regulation, Therapeutics, And Law) Research, led by Dr. Aaron Kesselheim, MD, JD, welcomed Gabriel Levitt, president and co-founder of PharmacyChecker.com, as the meeting’s guest speaker.
Read MoreWhy Drug Price Transparency Matters to Consumers - March 22, 2021
Most Americans have either experienced firsthand or know about the problem of high prescription drug prices. Drug prices are three times higher in the U.S. than in other countries. Moreover, for years they have increased much faster than the rate of inflation. When it comes to drug prices, transparency definitely matters.
Read MoreHow do pharmaceutical companies price drugs? - June 29, 2020
Pharmaceutical companies price drugs to maximize profits. Considering the fact that they are for-profit, publicly-traded companies, operating in a free-market economy, should this surprise us?
Read MoreHow can the uninsured save money on Albenza (albendazole)? - June 11, 2020
With an average price of almost $600 for just two tablets, albendazole (brand name Albenza) is one of the more expensive anti-parasitics. Fortunately, the drug can be found for much cheaper at international pharmacies. The brand name can be found for a 98% discount. Such drastic discounts can look suspicious, but don’t worry.
Read MoreThe total price includes shipping fees which typically cover an entire order, making it more economical to purchase multiple medications in the same order.
U.S. government officials have stated that individuals who order non-controlled prescription drugs from Canada or other foreign sources (up to a three-month supply) for their own use are not being pursued or prosecuted - although it is technically not legal for individuals to import most prescription drugs. The U.S FDA regulates the safety and efficacy of medications sold in U.S. pharmacies. Medications dispensed from outside the U.S. are regulated for safety and efficacy by pharmaceutical/pharmacy regulatory authorities in other countries. Read how regulations may differ by country.
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