$122.9M in CY2024 Part D spend14.0M claims · 4.5M beneficiaries · 329 plans surveyed
Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.
What is Spironolactone used for?
Spironolactone is an aldosterone antagonist indicated for: The treatment of NYHA Class III-IV heart failure and reduced ejection fraction to increase survival, manage edema, and to reduce the need ....
Is there a generic for Spironolactone?
Yes. 32 ANDAs filed at FDA, 12 generic manufacturers currently shipping.
How much does my plan pay for Spironolactone?
Across 329 Part D plans, Spironolactone averages $0.046/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $0.046/unit. Highest in distribution: $0.046/unit.
Is Spironolactone on the FDA shortage list?
Spironolactone has been discontinued by its manufacturer(s).
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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 (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.