$595,414 in CY2024 Part D spend778 claims · 359 beneficiaries · 329 plans surveyed
Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.
What is Orlistat used for?
Orlistat is a Intestinal Lipase Inhibitor medication tracked in Medicare Part D.
Is there a generic for Orlistat?
No. Orlistat is brand-only with no generic equivalents currently in market.
How much does my plan pay for Orlistat?
Across 329 Part D plans, Orlistat averages $5.75/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $4.62/unit. Highest in distribution: $6.87/unit.
Is Orlistat on the FDA shortage list?
No. Orlistat is not currently on the FDA Drug Shortage Database.
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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 (1 approvals on file) · NADAC unit costs: CMS NADAC weekly file (2 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.