The release of generic versions of Pfizer's antidepressant ‘Pristiq ER Tab,’ has hit not only the sales of the original drug but also the salt-modified version.

Korea Pharma launched the first generic version of Pristiq in Korea last month, and the release has also affected the salt-modified drug that was released 4 years ago.

According to industry sources on the 9th, the upper insurance price limit of the original Pristiq ER Tab and the salt-modified drug received ex officio adjustments upon the entry of the generic version.

The insurance price of the items will remain at 70% of the maximum price for 1 year but then be reduced to 53.55% like the generic’s price.