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FEBRUARY 18, 2021

In late 2017, the FDA approved Admelog, Sanofi’s biosimilar of Humalog. However, 2019 saw Eli Lilly respond to criticism of high insulin prices by launching a cut-price version. Between December 1, 2018 and January 31, 2019, 65% of erectile dysfunction prescriptions filled were for Viagra or its generic version 12.

Prescription Filling

The Checkup by Singlecare

APRIL 22, 2025

The FDA first approved vortioxetine to treat major depressive disorder in 2013. Per the Food and Drug Administration , around nine out of every ten prescriptions filled in the US are for generic drugs. The FDA requires that generic drugs have the exact same active ingredient, strength, dosage form (tablet, liquid, etc.),

Insurance

The Checkup by Singlecare

APRIL 22, 2025

Ozempic was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2017 for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. In 2020, the FDA approved Ozempic for reducing the risk of heart attack, stroke, or death in adults with Type 2 diabetes with known heart disease. Prescriptions for Ozempic started rising. In 2022, it was nearly 23,000.

Compounding