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DrugPrice

Buspirone

Buspirone Hydrochloride

Generic availableDepression/Anxietyby Various
$14.00
avg cost per claim
-8.4% year-over-year
$89.0M
Medicare Spending
6,480,000
Total Claims
980,000
Beneficiaries
$91.00
Annual Cost/Patient

Why Buspirone Costs $14.00 Per Claim

Buspirone (Buspirone Hydrochloride) is used to treat depression/anxiety. According to CMS Medicare Part D spending data, the program spent $89.0M on this drug, covering 980,000 beneficiaries across 6,480,000 claims.

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

Price Breakdown

Avg cost per claim (30-day)$14.00
Avg annual cost per patient$91.00
Total Medicare spending$89.0M
Total claims6,480,000
Beneficiaries980,000

Drug Details

Brand Name
Buspirone
Generic Name
Buspirone Hydrochloride
Active Ingredient
Buspirone Hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Various
Dosage Form
N/A
Route
N/A
Condition
Depression/Anxiety
FDA Application
BLA125057

Frequently Asked Questions

Buspirone (Buspirone Hydrochloride) costs an average of $14.00 per claim based on Medicare Part D data. The estimated annual cost per patient is $91.00. Actual out-of-pocket costs depend on your insurance plan and pharmacy.

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

Medicare Part D spent $89.0M on Buspirone, covering 980,000 beneficiaries across 6,480,000 claims. This makes it one of the tracked drugs in the Medicare spending dashboard.

Ask your pharmacist about generic Buspirone Hydrochloride, 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.