How does the price of atomoxetine on the black market compare to its prescribed form?

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Topic
The study analyzed black market atomoxetine purchases entered on the web-based platform StreetRx between January 2015 and July 2019.
Answer
The average price per milligram of diverted atomoxetine on the black market was USD 1.35, which is over 50 times higher than the lowest prescribed price per milligram of USD 0.024. This significant price difference suggests that individuals selling atomoxetine on the black market could be making a substantial profit.
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