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    Prescription Drug Pricing Research

    Original analysis from Script Unlock's network of 62,000+ verified US pharmacies. Real price data. Transparent methodology. Updated continuously.

    Pricing AnalysisOriginal Research8 min read

    Why Independent Pharmacies Charge Less for Generic Drugs

    Analysis of price data from 62,000+ pharmacies showing independent pharmacies price generics 40-60% lower than chains — and why.

    Data: 62,000+ pharmacy price points
    Market AnalysisAnalysis12 min read

    The True Cost of DIR Fees on Independent Pharmacy Survival

    How PBM Direct and Indirect Remuneration fees have driven 3,000+ independent pharmacy closures and what's being done about it.

    Data: NCPA 2024 data + FTC reports
    Drug PricingTrend Report10 min read

    Prescription Prices in 2026: What's Going Up, What's Going Down

    GLP-1 biologics up 8%. Generics down 12%. Compounded alternatives creating new price floors. The full picture.

    Data: Script Unlock price index + FDA data
    Patient BehaviourData Analysis6 min read

    When Cash Pay Beats Insurance: A Data-Driven Analysis

    For 34% of generic prescriptions, the cash price via Script Unlock is lower than the insurance copay. Here's the data.

    Data: Internal Script Unlock transaction data
    CompoundingMarket Analysis9 min read

    The GLP-1 Compounding Market: Size, Quality, and Safety

    How compounded semaglutide became a $4.2B market, quality standards from PCAB-accredited pharmacies, and price comparison vs brand.

    Data: PCAB accreditation data + pricing index
    PrivacyCase Study7 min read

    GoodRx Data Practices: What the FTC Found

    Full analysis of the FTC's 2023 complaint against GoodRx: what data was shared, with whom, and what it means for patients.

    Data: FTC complaint + settlement documents

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