April saw a number of steep price movements for UK generics, according to the latest figures from market researcher WaveData, based on UK trade prices to independent pharmacists. But among our basket of recently-launched UK generics, one product stood out in particular.
Ivabradine Prices Rise High Among Recent UK Launches In April
Pricewatch UK – April 2023
Ivabradine stood out among recently-launched UK generics with an average price rise of more than a third in April, according to the latest figures from market researcher WaveData.

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