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UK Perindopril Prices Double In February

Pricewatch UK – February 2020

 
• By Dave Wallace

Perindopril tablets saw UK prices rise by as much as 96% in February, according to the latest information from WaveData.

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Perindopril tablets were among the UK’s biggest risers in February • Source: Shutterstock

Perindopril was among the molecules with the steepest price UK rises in February 2020, according to the latest figures from WaveData, based on trade prices to independent pharmacists.

Perindopril 8mg tablets in 30-count packs saw an average price rise of 96% to £3.75 ($4.68) as the cheapest offer increased by 11% to £1.39

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