$818,510 in CY2024 Part D spend4K claims · 3K beneficiaries · 329 plans surveyed
Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.
What is Rifapentine used for?
Rifapentine is a Rifamycin Antimycobacterial medication tracked in Medicare Part D.
Is there a generic for Rifapentine?
No. Rifapentine is brand-only with no generic equivalents currently in market.
How much does my plan pay for Rifapentine?
Across 329 Part D plans, Rifapentine averages $4.85/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $4.85/unit. Highest in distribution: $4.85/unit.
Is Rifapentine on the FDA shortage list?
Yes. Rifapentine 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 (1 approvals on file) · NADAC unit costs: CMS NADAC weekly file (1 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.