{"id":28241,"date":"2020-01-03T16:25:51","date_gmt":"2020-01-03T16:25:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/?p=28241"},"modified":"2020-01-02T17:50:46","modified_gmt":"2020-01-02T17:50:46","slug":"trends-for-average-cialis-and-tadalafil-prices-second-half-of-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/erectile-dysfunction\/cialis\/trends-for-average-cialis-and-tadalafil-prices-second-half-of-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Trends for Average Cialis and Tadalafil Prices: Second Half of 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

The average price for Cialis ended the second half of 2019 only 3.2 percent lower than where it started in July. However, tadalafil\u2019s average price was far more volatile, ending the second half 27.3 percent lower than it was in July.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Average prices for Cialis moved in a relatively narrow range during the second half of 2019, according to Secure Medical\u2019s monthly review of prescription drug prices. \u00a0However, greater volatility was observed in the average prices for tadalafil, Cialis\u2019s generic equivalent, during the same six-month period.<\/p>\n

Both Cialis and tadalafil are available in two basic formulations: higher strength tablets (10 to 20 mg) for use as needed or on-demand and lower-strength tablets (2.5 to 5 mg) that are designed for daily use. This article focuses on the higher-strength tablets of Cialis and tadalafil. A subsequent article will review prices for the daily formulation.<\/p>\n

Generic Competition Relatively New<\/h3>\n

Cialis, which was first introduced on the U.S. market in 2003, has faced generic competition only since September 2018. However, as often happens with relatively pricey medications, the vast majority of consumers opt for the lower-priced generics when they become available. And in this respect, Cialis is no different.<\/p>\n

For that reason, it\u2019s probably not that surprising that the generic equivalent of Cialis has witnessed greater price volatility than the brand-name drug.<\/p>\n

The average price of Cialis began in the second half of 2019 with a price of $78.06 in July. It fell about 2.9 percent to $75.83 in August and September. In October and November, it was 22 cents higher at $76.05. It hit its lowest level in December at $75.56, only 3.2 percent lower than where it started the six-month period.<\/p>\n

Generic Prices More Volatile<\/h3>\n

By contrast, prices for tadalafil were considerably more active. The average price in July was $37.60. It dropped 26.9 percent in August to $27.47, climbed 4.4 percent to $28.67 in September and then dropped 30 cents to $28.37 in October. Tadalafil\u2019s average price spiked 70 cents to $29.07 in November before falling nearly 6 percent to $27.33 in December. The prices are visually represented in the following graph.<\/p>\n