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Tofacitinib (XELJANZ)

XELJANZ (tablets and oral solution) and XELJANZ XR (extended-release tablets) are Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors.

First FDA approval2012-11-08
Generic availableYes · 2 mfrs
Shortage statusNone
340B exposureunknown
Last updated
NADAC: weekly (every Wed)Part D Formulary: quarterlyPart D Spend: annual (CY24)Orange Book: weeklyShortages: daily
At a glance · the numbers a plan sponsor wants on screen one

$1.36B in CY2024 Part D spend218K claims · 38K beneficiaries · 329 plans surveyed

Lowest NADAC
$73.83/unit
3 NDCs benchmarked, lowest of all strengths.
Average NADAC
$128.36
Across all dosage forms in distribution.
Highest NADAC
$207.71
Range is tight.
Plans with PA
1274 / 329
Substantial PA friction across plans.

Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.

FAQPage schema9 entries indexed · 4 visible
What is Tofacitinib used for?

XELJANZ (tablets and oral solution) and XELJANZ XR (extended-release tablets) are Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors.

Is there a generic for Tofacitinib?

Yes. 2 ANDAs filed at FDA, 2 generic manufacturers currently shipping.

How much does my plan pay for Tofacitinib?

Across 329 Part D plans, Tofacitinib averages $128.36/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $73.83/unit. Highest in distribution: $207.71/unit.

Is Tofacitinib on the FDA shortage list?

No. Tofacitinib is not currently on the FDA Drug Shortage Database.

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Last refresh30 May 2026

Drug identity, dosage forms, brand names: openFDA NDC Directory · First approval, ANDA history: FDA Orange Book (7 approvals on file) · NADAC unit costs: CMS NADAC weekly file (3 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.