December 13, 2017.
According to the annual barometer of the Rural Families Observatory, the prices of non-prescription drugs have continued to rise in recent months. Explanations.
A general price increase
As you may have realized when buying Maalox or Activir, the prices of non-prescription drugs have increased over the past year. This information was confirmed by the annual barometer of the Rural Families Observatory which observed an average increase of 4.3% in the price of 10 to 15 open-access drugs, in pharmacies.
To carry out their work, the authors of this survey carefully examined the prices of a dozen products frequently used by families in 83 pharmacies (40 physical pharmacies and 43 websites). They found that most drugs had increased in recent months. The two largest increases were for Activir, used against herpes, and Dacryum, an eye wash solution (+ 9%).
Should you buy your medicines on the Internet?
Only two drugs are down: Imodiumcaps and Strepsils. But what is interesting is that the prices can vary from one pharmacy to another. The box of Nicopass, which helps to quit smoking, can cost € 13.90 in some pharmacies and € 34.10 in others. As for the anti-stomach ache Maalox, its price varies between € 2.75 and € 9.10. So where should you go to pay less?
According to data collected by the Rural Families Observatory, prices are clearly lower on the Internet, but it is not necessarily interesting to buy your medicines online because the shipping costs are high. ” Shipping costs average € 5.92 “, Note the authors of this study. ” They are only offered from an average purchase of € 60 “. Be careful !
Marine Rondot
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