Megestrol
Megestrol supplements progesterone activity, used in contraception and hormone therapy.
$38.8M in CY2024 Part D spend707K claims · 282K beneficiaries · 329 plans surveyed
Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.
What is Megestrol used for?
Megestrol supplements progesterone activity, used in contraception and hormone therapy.
Is there a generic for Megestrol?
Yes. 8 ANDAs filed at FDA, 5 generic manufacturers currently shipping.
How much does my plan pay for Megestrol?
Across 329 Part D plans, Megestrol averages $0.283/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $0.136/unit. Highest in distribution: $1.26/unit.
Is Megestrol on the FDA shortage list?
No. Megestrol is not currently on the FDA Drug Shortage Database.
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Drug identity, dosage forms, brand names: openFDA NDC Directory · First approval, ANDA history: FDA Orange Book (8 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.