Betaseron
Interferon Beta-1b
Why Betaseron Costs $5,571.00 Per Claim
Betaseron (Interferon Beta-1b) is used to treat multiple sclerosis. According to CMS Medicare Part D spending data, the program spent $234.0M on this drug, covering 4,800 beneficiaries across 42,000 claims.
A generic version of this drug is available, which means lower-cost alternatives exist. Patients should ask their pharmacist about generic Interferon Beta-1b or talk to their doctor about therapeutic alternatives that may cost less.
Spending on Betaseron decreased by 18.4% year-over-year, likely due to generic competition reducing prices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Betaseron (Interferon Beta-1b) costs an average of $5,571.00 per claim based on Medicare Part D data. The estimated annual cost per patient is $48,750.00. Actual out-of-pocket costs depend on your insurance plan and pharmacy.
Yes, a generic version of Betaseron (Interferon Beta-1b) is available. Generic medications typically cost 80-95% less than brand-name drugs. Ask your pharmacist about generic Interferon Beta-1b.
Medicare Part D spent $234.0M on Betaseron, covering 4,800 beneficiaries across 42,000 claims. This makes it one of the tracked drugs in the Medicare spending dashboard.
Ask your pharmacist about generic Interferon Beta-1b, 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.
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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.