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Table 2 Product characteristics and average price levelsa
| Product characteristic | Percent of products (N = 6,182) | Mean (SD) USD Price Level in 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer Count per Product | ||
| 1 | 27% | 92.90 (721.02) |
| 2 | 6% | 23.47 (108.27) |
| 3 | 8% | 16.13 (71.54) |
| 4 | 6% | 8.79 (37.44) |
| ≥ 5 | 53% | 2.65 (16.94) |
| Formulation | ||
| All Others | 22% | 41.23 (526.71) |
| Injectable | 14% | 133.76 (753.03) |
| Oral | 64% | 2.63 (14.24) |
| Patent Status | ||
| Branded Generic | 21% | 112.03 (822.57) |
| Generic | 79% | 8.36 (54.11) |
| Volume in previous period | ||
| Very low volume (<1,000 units per quarter) | 10% | 142.14 (1,077.18) |
| All other drugs | 90% | 17.65 (186.61) |
| Orphan Drug Designation | ||
| No | 92% | 13.53 (78.45) |
| Yes | 8% | 214.16 (1,293.70) |
