Will the Dysport launch affect Botox prices?

The launch of Dysport might spur a decrease in Botox prices over time; however, currently there has been no decrease in the cost of Botox to physician providers from Allergan. On the good side though, there has not been a cost increase for Botox as there had been in the past with high consumer demand.... more

So far we have seen nothing from the Botox  company, Allergan, in the way of decreasing prices to the doctors.  So until they make it cheaper for us to get it , we have to keep our Botox prices where they are... Call the company and ask them to decrease their cost to us and you will see our prices... more

Competition is always good as it encourages companies to perform better.  Allergan has indicated that they will need to respond to the competitors, but have not lowered their pricing.  They have been more visible and supportive of rebates.

For years prior to Botox cosmetic, Botox was used for functional purposes.  Because there are Medicare indications for which Allergan is and was able to command a certain price point, Botox cosmetic (since it is identical) has been priced at the same level as regular Botox for functional purposes... more

Botox has been the only product for improving facial rhytids for many years.  And as such they can dictate the price.  Their prices have gone up every year!!  Unfortunately, it's difficult for practitioners to elevate their prices in accordance.  So Allergan has had a strangle hold on... more

Reloxin is not the only product to be competing with BOTOX. Purtox is another identical product which will emerge in the near future and like Botox and Reloxin consists of botulinum toxin type A. At the very least, it will keep Botox from going up in price. Although the public has been protected from the... more

Everyone is asking that question, from patients to doctors. It wouldn't even surprise me if the Medicis company (makers of Reloxin) are reading this email while trying to figure out the very same thing! If you can tell by history, when Juvederm came out, we were wondering how it would affect Restylane prices.... more

Hi.  The most you can expect is a 10% or 20% decrease in the cost of the material.  And the details of the results are so important.  This not like another brand of aspirin.  How each product is injected by the individual doctor is different and matters a lot.  So I am sticking with... more

I am hopeful but skeptical that the introduction of Reloxin would decrease Botox prices.  I would be pleased if they simply do not raise the price of Botox next year as it really has become quite expensive.  The majority of us at this point are comfortable with the dosing, diffusion and... more

Dear Lady Bonbon It won't hurt to have competing botulinum toxin products on the market.  However, recognize that Allergan's BOTOX is the market leader and Reloxin will be the johnny-come-lately.  It will need to prove its value in the market.  Generic drugs are bioequivalent to the original... more