$1.05B in CY2024 Part D spend32.4M claims · 13.3M beneficiaries · 329 plans surveyed
Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.
What is Albuterol used for?
Albuterol Sulfate HFA is a beta 2 -adrenergic agonist indicated for: Treatment or prevention of bronchospasm in adult and pediatric patients aged 4 years and older with reversible obstructive airwa....
Is there a generic for Albuterol?
Yes. 40 ANDAs filed at FDA, 25 generic manufacturers currently shipping.
How much does my plan pay for Albuterol?
Across 329 Part D plans, Albuterol averages $0.060/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $0.032/unit. Highest in distribution: $0.065/unit.
Is Albuterol on the FDA shortage list?
Yes. Albuterol is currently listed as an active FDA shortage.
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Sources · every number above traces back.
Drug identity, dosage forms, brand names: openFDA NDC Directory · First approval, ANDA history: FDA Orange Book (10 approvals on file) · NADAC unit costs: CMS NADAC weekly file (20 NDCs benchmarked) · Formulary tier and PA placement: CMS Part D Formulary file (329 plans) · Annualized spend, claims, beneficiaries: CMS Part D Spending Dashboard (CY2024) · Shortage status: FDA Drug Shortage Database · 340B exposure: HRSA OPAIS. Methodology and reproducibility notes on /methodology.