$494.4M in CY2024 Part D spend647K claims · 161K beneficiaries · 329 plans surveyed
Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.
What is Alirocumab used for?
Alirocumab dramatically lowers LDL cholesterol by blocking the PCSK9 protein.
Is there a generic for Alirocumab?
No. Alirocumab is brand-only with no generic equivalents currently in market.
How much does my plan pay for Alirocumab?
Across 329 Part D plans, Alirocumab averages $258.11/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $258.06/unit. Highest in distribution: $258.16/unit.
Is Alirocumab on the FDA shortage list?
No. Alirocumab is not currently on the FDA Drug Shortage Database.
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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 · NADAC unit costs: CMS NADAC weekly file (2 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.