$116.4M in CY2024 Part D spend4.8M claims · 1.6M beneficiaries · 329 plans surveyed
Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.
What is Amiodarone used for?
Amiodarone stabilizes heart rhythm in patients with irregular heartbeat.
Is there a generic for Amiodarone?
Yes. 27 ANDAs filed at FDA, 15 generic manufacturers currently shipping.
How much does my plan pay for Amiodarone?
Across 329 Part D plans, Amiodarone averages $0.122/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $0.121/unit. Highest in distribution: $0.125/unit.
Is Amiodarone on the FDA shortage list?
No. Amiodarone 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 (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.