$585.5M in CY2024 Part D spend144K claims · 27K beneficiaries · 329 plans surveyed
Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.
What is Tocilizumab used for?
TOFIDENCE™ (tocilizumab-bavi) is an interleukin-6 (IL-6) receptor antagonist indicated for treatment of: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) ( 1.1 ) Adult patients with moderately to severely active rheumato....
Is there a generic for Tocilizumab?
No. Tocilizumab is brand-only with no generic equivalents currently in market.
How much does my plan pay for Tocilizumab?
Across 329 Part D plans, Tocilizumab averages $1279.06/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $1279.06/unit. Highest in distribution: $1279.06/unit.
Is Tocilizumab on the FDA shortage list?
No. Tocilizumab 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 · 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.