Every single one of the monthly Pricewatch UK features published by Generics Bulletin so far in 2024 has seen our Biggest Risers table led by at least two generic presentations that have experienced a treble-digit-percentage average price rise, meaning that a presentation’s trade price to UK independent pharmacists has more than doubled in the previous month.
UK Generic Price Spikes Ease In April
Pricewatch – April 2024
With UK shortages and price rises making headlines in early 2024, April’s generic pricing data suggested an easing of pricing increases, according to the latest figures from WaveData.

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