$71.4M in CY2024 Part D spend4.4M claims · 1.5M beneficiaries · 329 plans surveyed
Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.
What is Chlorthalidone used for?
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Diuretics such as chlorthalidone are indicated in the management of hypertension either as the sole therapeutic agent or to enhance the effect of other antihypertensive drugs ....
Is there a generic for Chlorthalidone?
Yes. 32 ANDAs filed at FDA, 16 generic manufacturers currently shipping.
How much does my plan pay for Chlorthalidone?
Across 329 Part D plans, Chlorthalidone averages $0.085/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $0.085/unit. Highest in distribution: $0.085/unit.
Is Chlorthalidone on the FDA shortage list?
No. Chlorthalidone 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.