HCV drug Sovaldi sales on the decline

Gilead Sciences’ hepatitis C treatment Sovaldi, sold at roughly $1,000 per pill, has made headlines for both its price tag and effectiveness. But, the drugs record sales may now be on the decline, according to a Medscape report.  

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A CVS Health Corp. study demonstrated that the drug’s sales have plateaued and declined over the past few months. The study also found discontinuation rates of the drug were 8.1 percent, nearly four times higher than those in trials, according to the report.

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