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Antidepressant

Clinical

Any drug intended to relieve depression — a category dominated by decades-old, cheap generics.

Example: The handful of newer, still-patented antidepressants driving real pharma revenue are a small and different list — see who's actually making money in this category.

What is an antidepressant?

Any drug intended to relieve depression — a category dominated by decades-old, cheap generics.

Are there newer, branded antidepressants making real money?

Yes, a small list — see our breakdown of who's actually making money in this category.

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