$383.1M in CY2024 Part D spend457K claims · 170K beneficiaries · 329 plans surveyed
Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.
What is Liraglutide used for?
Liraglutide lowers blood sugar and promotes weight loss by mimicking the GLP-1 hormone, used in type 2 diabetes.
Is there a generic for Liraglutide?
Yes. 8 ANDAs filed at FDA, 6 generic manufacturers currently shipping.
How much does my plan pay for Liraglutide?
Across 329 Part D plans, Liraglutide averages $55.46/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $39.43/unit. Highest in distribution: $87.86/unit.
Is Liraglutide on the FDA shortage list?
Yes. Liraglutide 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 (12 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.