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DrugPrice

Benlysta

Belimumab

Generic availableAutoimmune Diseasesby GlaxoSmithKline
$4,710.00
avg cost per claim
+14.6% year-over-year
$876.0M
Medicare Spending
186,000
Total Claims
22,000
Beneficiaries
$39,818.00
Annual Cost/Patient

Why Benlysta Costs $4,710.00 Per Claim

Benlysta (Belimumab) is used to treat autoimmune diseases. According to CMS Medicare Part D spending data, the program spent $876.0M on this drug, covering 22,000 beneficiaries across 186,000 claims.

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

Spending on Benlysta increased by +14.6% year-over-year, driven by increased utilization among Medicare beneficiaries.

Price Breakdown

Avg cost per claim (30-day)$4,710.00
Avg annual cost per patient$39,818.00
Total Medicare spending$876.0M
Total claims186,000
Beneficiaries22,000

Drug Details

Brand Name
Benlysta
Generic Name
Belimumab
Active Ingredient
Belimumab
Manufacturer
GlaxoSmithKline
Dosage Form
N/A
Route
N/A
Condition
Autoimmune Diseases
FDA Application
BLA125057

Frequently Asked Questions

Benlysta (Belimumab) costs an average of $4,710.00 per claim based on Medicare Part D data. The estimated annual cost per patient is $39,818.00. Actual out-of-pocket costs depend on your insurance plan and pharmacy.

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

Medicare Part D spent $876.0M on Benlysta, covering 22,000 beneficiaries across 186,000 claims. This makes it one of the tracked drugs in the Medicare spending dashboard.

Ask your pharmacist about generic Belimumab, 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.