$35.6M in CY2024 Part D spend226K claims · 131K beneficiaries · 329 plans surveyed
Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.
What is Calcipotriene used for?
Calcipotriene and Betamethasone Dipropionate Ointment is indicated for the topical treatment of plaque psoriasis in patients 12 years of age and older.
Is there a generic for Calcipotriene?
Yes. 5 ANDAs filed at FDA, 5 generic manufacturers currently shipping.
How much does my plan pay for Calcipotriene?
Across 329 Part D plans, Calcipotriene averages $1.65/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $1.10/unit. Highest in distribution: $2.69/unit.
Is Calcipotriene on the FDA shortage list?
No. Calcipotriene 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 (8 approvals on file) · NADAC unit costs: CMS NADAC weekly file (11 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.