Prescription Drug Prices Increased 3.1% in July 2020 According to GoodRx
July 13, 2021
GoodRx found that 52 drugs rose in price by 3.1% in July 2020, while no generics upped their prices. Zogenix’s seizure drug Fintepla rose by 9.5%. This is the second major increase that took place during the COVID-19 pandemic as January 2021 saw price increases for 800 drugs.
GoodRx’s Tori Marsh remarks, “Drug price hikes are concerning as they have a trickle effect on consumers,” adding, ““We saw the largest amount of increases in January 2021 and July 2020 during the pandemic and will likely see a significant amount this year.” Read more here.
(Source: Christine Blank, Managed Healthcare Executive, 7/8/21)