$4.5M in CY2024 Part D spend291K claims · 103K beneficiaries · 329 plans surveyed
Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.
What is Glyburide used for?
Glyburide stimulates insulin release from the pancreas to lower blood sugar.
Is there a generic for Glyburide?
Yes. 25 ANDAs filed at FDA, 7 generic manufacturers currently shipping.
How much does my plan pay for Glyburide?
Across 329 Part D plans, Glyburide averages $0.064/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $0.058/unit. Highest in distribution: $0.080/unit.
Is Glyburide on the FDA shortage list?
Glyburide has been discontinued by its manufacturer(s).
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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 (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.