Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide (Micardis HCT)
Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.
What is Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide used for?
Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide is tracked in Medicare Part D. Specific indication information is not available in our current dataset.
Is there a generic for Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide?
Yes. 18 ANDAs filed at FDA, 6 generic manufacturers currently shipping.
How much does my plan pay for Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide?
Across 329 Part D plans, Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide averages $1.16/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $0.314/unit. Highest in distribution: $4.48/unit.
Is Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide on the FDA shortage list?
No. Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide 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 (10 approvals on file) · NADAC unit costs: CMS NADAC weekly file (15 NDCs benchmarked) · Formulary tier and PA placement: CMS Part D Formulary file (329 plans) · Annualized spend, claims, beneficiaries: CMS Part D Spending Dashboard · Shortage status: FDA Drug Shortage Database · 340B exposure: HRSA OPAIS. Methodology and reproducibility notes on /methodology.