Amag's female libido injectable therapy to sell at US$899

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REUTERS: Amag Pharmaceuticals Inc's treatment to boost sexual desire in premenopausal women will be offered at US$899 and is the only injectable ...

REUTERS: Amag Pharmaceuticals Inc's treatment to boost sexual desire in premenopausal women will be offered at US$899 and is the only injectable drug on the market for the condition.

But unlike Viagra for men, which increases blood flow to the male sexual organ, Vyleesi - chemically known as bremelanotide - activates pathways in the brain involved in sexual desire. But the list price is not necessarily what patients actually pay for a drug."Out-of-pocket" costs vary based on the duration of the treatment and individual healthcare plans.

 

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