$59.7M in CY2024 Part D spend31K claims · 7K beneficiaries · 329 plans surveyed
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What is Deferasirox used for?
an iron chelator indicated for the treatment of chronic iron overload due to blood transfusions in patients 2 years of age and older. ( 1.1 ) Deferasirox tablets are indicated for the treatment of ....
Is there a generic for Deferasirox?
Yes. 75 ANDAs filed at FDA, 17 generic manufacturers currently shipping.
How much does my plan pay for Deferasirox?
Across 329 Part D plans, Deferasirox averages $1.28/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $0.875/unit. Highest in distribution: $1.64/unit.
Is Deferasirox on the FDA shortage list?
No. Deferasirox is not currently on the FDA Drug Shortage Database.
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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 (15 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.