$124.2M in CY2024 Part D spend2.3M claims · 1.1M beneficiaries · 329 plans surveyed
Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.
What is Colchicine used for?
an alkaloid indicated for: • Prophylaxis and treatment of gout flares in adults ( 1.1 ). • Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) in adults and children 4 years or older ( Error! Hyperlink reference no....
Is there a generic for Colchicine?
Yes. 18 ANDAs filed at FDA, 14 generic manufacturers currently shipping.
How much does my plan pay for Colchicine?
Across 329 Part D plans, Colchicine averages $0.123/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $0.123/unit. Highest in distribution: $0.123/unit.
Is Colchicine on the FDA shortage list?
No. Colchicine 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.