Ozempic vs Skyrizi
Side-by-side drug price comparison from Medicare Part D data
Verdict
Ozempic costs 85% less per claim than Skyrizi ($685.00 vs $4475.00). Neither drug has a generic alternative available. Total Medicare spending: Ozempic at $5.0B vs Skyrizi at $2.3B.
| Metric | Ozempic | Skyrizi |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Cost per Claim Average cost Medicare pays per prescription claim | $685* | $4,475 |
| Total Medicare Spending Total Medicare Part D spending on this drug | $5.0B | $2.3B |
| Total Claims | 7,240,000 | 524,000 |
| Year-over-Year Change Price change from prior year (lower is better for patients) | 72.5% | 42.8%* |
| Generic Available | No | No |
| Condition | Diabetes | Autoimmune Diseases |
| Total Beneficiaries | 1,180,000 | 78,000 |
Ozempic costs 85% less per claim than Skyrizi ($685.00 vs $4475.00). Neither drug has a generic alternative available. Total Medicare spending: Ozempic at $5.0B vs Skyrizi at $2.3B.