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Atenolol

Atenolol

Generic availableHypertensionby Various
$10.00
avg cost per claim
-18.4% year-over-year
$89.0M
Medicare Spending
8,640,000
Total Claims
1,240,000
Beneficiaries
$72.00
Annual Cost/Patient

Why Atenolol Costs $10.00 Per Claim

Atenolol (Atenolol) is used to treat hypertension. According to CMS Medicare Part D spending data, the program spent $89.0M on this drug, covering 1,240,000 beneficiaries across 8,640,000 claims.

A generic version of this drug is available, which means lower-cost alternatives exist. Patients should ask their pharmacist about generic Atenolol or talk to their doctor about therapeutic alternatives that may cost less.

Spending on Atenolol decreased by 18.4% year-over-year, likely due to generic competition reducing prices.

Price Breakdown

Avg cost per claim (30-day)$10.00
Avg annual cost per patient$72.00
Total Medicare spending$89.0M
Total claims8,640,000
Beneficiaries1,240,000

Drug Details

Brand Name
Atenolol
Generic Name
Atenolol
Active Ingredient
Atenolol
Manufacturer
Various
Dosage Form
N/A
Route
N/A
Condition
Hypertension
FDA Application
BLA125057

Frequently Asked Questions

Atenolol (Atenolol) costs an average of $10.00 per claim based on Medicare Part D data. The estimated annual cost per patient is $72.00. Actual out-of-pocket costs depend on your insurance plan and pharmacy.

Yes, a generic version of Atenolol (Atenolol) is available. Generic medications typically cost 80-95% less than brand-name drugs. Ask your pharmacist about generic Atenolol.

Medicare Part D spent $89.0M on Atenolol, covering 1,240,000 beneficiaries across 8,640,000 claims. This makes it one of the tracked drugs in the Medicare spending dashboard.

Ask your pharmacist about generic Atenolol, which is typically much cheaper. You can also compare prices at different pharmacies, use prescription discount programs, or ask your doctor about therapeutic alternatives in the same drug class.

Cost data reflects Medicare Part D spending and may not represent retail pharmacy prices. Average cost per claim represents the total drug cost (not patient out-of-pocket) divided by total claims.