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SNRatio t1_jaq5cro wrote

Reply to comment by blackandgay676 in The Vyvanse patent expires this year. How long does it usually take generic alternatives to get approved, and how much of a reduction in cost is expected on average? by paleselan1

A study on competition a while ago found that the first competitor usually didn't have that big of an impact on price. The second competitor is what moves the needle.

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somdude04 t1_jaq6tvs wrote

That's because we have a rule in place to give that first generic a 180 say exclusivity benefit because they were first, where they still price gouge because the only price they need to beat is the name brand one, and only barely.

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im_thatoneguy t1_jaq9ync wrote

I wonder how close to repaying their entire capex they get in those first 180 days.

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