Citalopram
Citalopram tablets are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . Citalopram tablets are a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults ( 1 ) .
United States
$4
per month
India
$1
per month
You save
−83%save $3/mo · 83% cheaper
6.7M US scripts/yr$19.8M potential annual savings$23.9M US spend/yr
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Compare the price
US price$4per month
India price$1per month
You save$383% less
Based on 30 units per month. US $0.12 vs India $0.02 per unit.
Total over 1 periodSave $3$4 → $1
The bigger picture
Citalopram is filled about 6.7M times a year under Medicare Part D. At the prices above, that works out to roughly:
Est. annual US spend
$23.9M
If sourced from India
$4M
Potential annual savings
$19.8M
−83%
Rough estimate. Based on Medicare Part D prescription volume (not the entire US market) scaled by the representative monthly price — actual totals depend on dose, duration and coverage.