$75.0M in CY2024 Part D spend571K claims · 273K beneficiaries · 329 plans surveyed
Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.
What is Vancomycin used for?
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP is indicated for the treatment of serious or severe infections caused by susceptible strains of methicillin-resistant (β-lactam-res....
Is there a generic for Vancomycin?
Yes. 69 ANDAs filed at FDA, 21 generic manufacturers currently shipping.
How much does my plan pay for Vancomycin?
Across 329 Part D plans, Vancomycin averages $0.962/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $0.387/unit. Highest in distribution: $1.49/unit.
Is Vancomycin on the FDA shortage list?
Vancomycin 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.