$122.0M in CY2024 Part D spend27.6M claims · 9.2M beneficiaries · 329 plans surveyed
Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.
What is Hydrochlorothiazide used for?
Hydrochlorothiazide reduces fluid retention and lowers blood pressure by increasing urine output.
Is there a generic for Hydrochlorothiazide?
Yes. 27 ANDAs filed at FDA, 11 generic manufacturers currently shipping.
How much does my plan pay for Hydrochlorothiazide?
Across 329 Part D plans, Hydrochlorothiazide averages $0.012/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $0.012/unit. Highest in distribution: $0.012/unit.
Is Hydrochlorothiazide on the FDA shortage list?
Yes. Hydrochlorothiazide is currently listed as an active FDA shortage.
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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.