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Imatinib (Gleevec)

Imatinib targets specific kinase enzymes involved in cancer cell growth and proliferation.

First FDA approval2001-05-15
Generic availableYes · 12 mfrs
Shortage statusNone
340B exposureunknown
Last updated
NADAC: weekly (every Wed)Part D Formulary: quarterlyPart D Spend: annual (CY24)Orange Book: weeklyShortages: daily
At a glance · the numbers a plan sponsor wants on screen one

$318.0M in CY2024 Part D spend198K claims · 32K beneficiaries · 329 plans surveyed

Lowest NADAC
$0.827/unit
20 NDCs benchmarked, lowest of all strengths.
Average NADAC
$1.18
Across all dosage forms in distribution.
Highest NADAC
$3.21
Range is tight.
Plans with PA
558 / 329
Substantial PA friction across plans.

Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.

FAQPage schema11 entries indexed · 4 visible
What is Imatinib used for?

Imatinib targets specific kinase enzymes involved in cancer cell growth and proliferation.

Is there a generic for Imatinib?

Yes. 24 ANDAs filed at FDA, 12 generic manufacturers currently shipping.

How much does my plan pay for Imatinib?

Across 329 Part D plans, Imatinib averages $1.18/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $0.827/unit. Highest in distribution: $3.21/unit.

Is Imatinib on the FDA shortage list?

No. Imatinib is not currently on the FDA Drug Shortage Database.

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$2.29Lowest NADAC
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02
Dasatinib
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$29.19Lowest NADAC
8Generic mfrs
$850.6MCY24 Part D spend
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03
Everolimus Tablets
Brand: Everolimus
$2.29Lowest NADAC
0Generic mfrs
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04
Ruxolitinib
Brand: JAKAFI
$34.14Lowest NADAC
0Generic mfrs
$3.38BCY24 Part D spend
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05
Sunitinib Malate
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Lowest NADAC
8Generic mfrs
$69.0MCY24 Part D spend
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06
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Lowest NADAC
8Generic mfrs
$9.9MCY24 Part D spend
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Sources · every number above traces back.

Last refresh30 May 2026

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.