Ozempic vs Biktarvy
Side-by-side drug price comparison from Medicare Part D data
Verdict
Ozempic costs 82% less per claim than Biktarvy ($685.00 vs $3746.00). Neither drug has a generic alternative available. Total Medicare spending: Ozempic at $5.0B vs Biktarvy at $3.8B.
| Metric | Ozempic | Biktarvy |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Cost per Claim Average cost Medicare pays per prescription claim | $685* | $3,746 |
| Total Medicare Spending Total Medicare Part D spending on this drug | $5.0B | $3.8B |
| Total Claims | 7,240,000 | 1,020,000 |
| Year-over-Year Change Price change from prior year (lower is better for patients) | 72.5% | 12.8%* |
| Generic Available | No | No |
| Condition | Diabetes | HIV |
| Total Beneficiaries | 1,180,000 | 85,000 |
Ozempic costs 82% less per claim than Biktarvy ($685.00 vs $3746.00). Neither drug has a generic alternative available. Total Medicare spending: Ozempic at $5.0B vs Biktarvy at $3.8B.