Cresemba
Isavuconazonium
Why Cresemba Costs $3,441.00 Per Claim
Cresemba (Isavuconazonium) is used to treat infections. According to CMS Medicare Part D spending data, the program spent $234.0M on this drug, covering 7,800 beneficiaries across 68,000 claims.
A generic version of this drug is available, which means lower-cost alternatives exist. Patients should ask their pharmacist about generic Isavuconazonium or talk to their doctor about therapeutic alternatives that may cost less.
Spending on Cresemba increased by +14.6% year-over-year, driven by increased utilization among Medicare beneficiaries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cresemba (Isavuconazonium) costs an average of $3,441.00 per claim based on Medicare Part D data. The estimated annual cost per patient is $30,000.00. Actual out-of-pocket costs depend on your insurance plan and pharmacy.
Yes, a generic version of Cresemba (Isavuconazonium) is available. Generic medications typically cost 80-95% less than brand-name drugs. Ask your pharmacist about generic Isavuconazonium.
Medicare Part D spent $234.0M on Cresemba, covering 7,800 beneficiaries across 68,000 claims. This makes it one of the tracked drugs in the Medicare spending dashboard.
Ask your pharmacist about generic Isavuconazonium, 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.