Comparison of the prices of the 10 best selling prescription drugs in America with prices in Canada, Great Britain, Australia, and Mexico

Comparison of the prices of the 10 best-selling prescription drugs in America with prices in Canada,Great Britain, Australia and Mexico.

Drug Condition U.S.A Canada Great Britain Australia Mexico

Prilosec Heartburn/Ulcer $3.31 $1.47 $1.67 $1.29 $0.99

Prozac Depression $2.27 $1.07 $1.08 $0.82 $0.79

Lipitor High cholesterol $2.54 $1.34 $1.67 $1.32 $3.60

Prevacid Ulcer $3.13 $1.34 $0.82 $0.83 $1.18

Epogen Anemia $23.40 $21.44 $27.48 $29.24 N/A

Zocor High cholesterol $3.16 $1.47 $1.73 $1.75 $3.66

Zoloft Depression $1.98 $1.07 $0.95 $0.84 $1.96

Zyprexa Mood Disorder $5.27 $3.39 $2.86 $2.63 N/A

Claritin Allergies $1.96 $1.11 $0.41 $0.48 $0.92

Paxil Depression $2.22 $1.13 $1.70 $0.82 $1.83

Source: USA Today November 10, 1999 based on data from IMS Health: drugstore.com; Ontario Ministry of Health; November Monthly Index of Medical Specialties, Haymarket Medical Ltd., London; Australia Health Insurance Commission; Farmacia Rio Grande

Drug	Condition	U.S.A	Canada	Great Britain	Australia	Mexico
Prilosec	Heartburn/Ulcer	$3.31	$1.47	$1.67	$1.29	$0.99
Prozac	Depression	$2.27	$1.07	$1.08	$0.82	$0.79
Lipitor	High cholesterol	$2.54	$1.34	$1.67	$1.32	$3.60
Prevacid	Ulcer	$3.13	$1.34	$0.82	$0.83	$1.18
Epogen	Anemia	$23.40	$21.44	$27.48	$29.24	N/A
Zocor	High cholesterol	$3.16	$1.47	$1.73	$1.75	$3.66
Zoloft	Depression	$1.98	$1.07	$0.95	$0.84	$1.96
Zyprexa	Mood Disorder	$5.27	$3.39	$2.86	$2.63	N/A
Claritin	Allergies	$1.96	$1.11	$0.41	$0.48	$0.92
Paxil	Depression	$2.22	$1.13	$1.70	$0.82	$1.83