$244.7M in CY2024 Part D spend182K claims · 48K beneficiaries · 329 plans surveyed
Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.
What is Epoetin Alfa used for?
Epoetin Alfa is a this drug class medication tracked in Medicare Part D.
Is there a generic for Epoetin Alfa?
No. Epoetin Alfa is brand-only with no generic equivalents currently in market.
How much does my plan pay for Epoetin Alfa?
Across 329 Part D plans, Epoetin Alfa averages $86.19/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $32.36/unit. Highest in distribution: $161.84/unit.
Is Epoetin Alfa on the FDA shortage list?
No. Epoetin Alfa is not currently on the FDA Drug Shortage Database.
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Same class. Different math.
Sources · every number above traces back.
Drug identity, dosage forms, brand names: openFDA NDC Directory · First approval, ANDA history: FDA Orange Book · NADAC unit costs: CMS NADAC weekly file (3 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.