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Emgality

Galcanezumab

Generic availableMigraineby Eli Lilly
$688.00
avg cost per claim
+14.8% year-over-year
$678.0M
Medicare Spending
986,000
Total Claims
112,000
Beneficiaries
$6,054.00
Annual Cost/Patient

Why Emgality Costs $688.00 Per Claim

Emgality (Galcanezumab) is used to treat migraine. According to CMS Medicare Part D spending data, the program spent $678.0M on this drug, covering 112,000 beneficiaries across 986,000 claims.

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

Spending on Emgality increased by +14.8% year-over-year, driven by increased utilization among Medicare beneficiaries.

Price Breakdown

Avg cost per claim (30-day)$688.00
Avg annual cost per patient$6,054.00
Total Medicare spending$678.0M
Total claims986,000
Beneficiaries112,000

Drug Details

Brand Name
Emgality
Generic Name
Galcanezumab
Active Ingredient
Galcanezumab
Manufacturer
Eli Lilly
Dosage Form
N/A
Route
N/A
Condition
Migraine
FDA Application
BLA125057

Frequently Asked Questions

Emgality (Galcanezumab) costs an average of $688.00 per claim based on Medicare Part D data. The estimated annual cost per patient is $6,054.00. Actual out-of-pocket costs depend on your insurance plan and pharmacy.

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

Medicare Part D spent $678.0M on Emgality, covering 112,000 beneficiaries across 986,000 claims. This makes it one of the tracked drugs in the Medicare spending dashboard.

Ask your pharmacist about generic Galcanezumab, 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.