Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.
What is Formoterol used for?
Formoterol relaxes airway muscles to relieve bronchospasm in asthma and COPD.
Is there a generic for Formoterol?
No. Formoterol is brand-only with no generic equivalents currently in market.
How much does my plan pay for Formoterol?
Across 329 Part D plans, Formoterol averages $1.71/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $1.55/unit. Highest in distribution: $1.90/unit.
Is Formoterol on the FDA shortage list?
No. Formoterol 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 · NADAC unit costs: CMS NADAC weekly file (13 NDCs benchmarked) · Formulary tier and PA placement: CMS Part D Formulary file (329 plans) · Annualized spend, claims, beneficiaries: CMS Part D Spending Dashboard · Shortage status: FDA Drug Shortage Database · 340B exposure: HRSA OPAIS. Methodology and reproducibility notes on /methodology.