Tag: drug pricing
Canada vs US Generic Drug Systems: Pricing, Regulation, and Shortage Differences
Posted by Michael Sumner in Pharmaceuticals
5Feb
Canada spends less per person on drugs than the US, but generics cost more. Why? Canada's centralized negotiation vs US market competition.
MoreHow Generic Drugs Are Reshaping Brand Pharmaceutical Profits
Posted by Michael Sumner in Pharmaceuticals
22Dec
Generic drugs save billions annually, but brand manufacturers face revenue cliffs after patent expiry. This article explores how pricing, patent strategies, and middlemen shape the battle between affordable meds and pharmaceutical profits.
MoreHow Multiple Generic Drug Competitors Affect Prices and Market Stability
Posted by Michael Sumner in Pharmaceuticals
11Dec
Multiple generic drug competitors don't always lead to lower prices. Real-world factors like patent strategies, regulatory caps, and pharmacy benefit managers shape market outcomes - sometimes limiting competition despite many approved generics.
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