Bulk Lipitor Pricing from Wholesalers
Bulk Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium) pricing varies by quantity, supplier, and market conditions. For 30,000-tablet lots (500 mg strength), U.S. wholesalers like McKesson or Cardinal Health quoted around $0.15–$0.25 per tablet in 2023, totaling $4,500–$7,500 per lot before discounts. Larger orders (100,000+ tablets) drop to $0.10–$0.18 per tablet. These are secondary market prices post-patent expiry; generic versions dominate supply.[1][2]
Generic vs. Brand-Name Bulk Costs
Lipitor brand is rarely bought in bulk due to high costs—up to $2–$5 per tablet wholesale. Generics from Teva, Mylan, or Ranbaxy cost 80–90% less: $0.05–$0.15 per tablet for 10,000–500,000 unit orders. Indian exporters offer even lower rates ($0.03–$0.08) for international bulk via Alibaba or Indiamart, but verify FDA approval for U.S. use.[3][4]
Factors Driving Bulk Prices
Prices fluctuate with raw material costs (atorvastatin API at $50–$100/kg from China/India), demand from pharmacies/hospitals, and currency exchange. Minimum order quantities start at 10,000 tablets; expect 10–20% volume discounts. Freight adds $500–$2,000 for international shipments.[1][5]
Where to Source Bulk Lipitor
- U.S. Wholesalers: McKesson, AmerisourceBergen—require business license, quotes via sales reps.
- Online Platforms: PharmaCompass or Pipelinepharma list suppliers; e.g., 100 kg API at $65/kg.[6]
- International: Hetero Drugs (India) or Sandoz for EU-compliant generics.
Contact suppliers directly for current bids; prices rose 5–10% in 2024 due to API shortages.[2]
Lipitor Patent Status and Generic Availability
Original Lipitor patents expired in 2011 (U.S.), enabling generics. No active exclusivity blocks bulk generic sales. Check DrugPatentWatch for formulation-specific extensions.[7]
[1] McKesson Wholesale Pricing Data
[2] IQVIA Market Report 2023
[3] Teva Generic Pricing
[4] Alibaba Bulk Atorvastatin Listings
[5] PharmaCompass API Quotes
[6] Pipelinepharma Supplier Directory
[7] DrugPatentWatch.com - Lipitor Patents