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DrugPrice

Genotropin

Somatropin

Generic availableGrowth Disordersby Pfizer
$2,303.00
avg cost per claim
-8.6% year-over-year
$456.0M
Medicare Spending
198,000
Total Claims
22,000
Beneficiaries
$20,727.00
Annual Cost/Patient

Why Genotropin Costs $2,303.00 Per Claim

Genotropin (Somatropin) is used to treat growth disorders. According to CMS Medicare Part D spending data, the program spent $456.0M on this drug, covering 22,000 beneficiaries across 198,000 claims.

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

Price Breakdown

Avg cost per claim (30-day)$2,303.00
Avg annual cost per patient$20,727.00
Total Medicare spending$456.0M
Total claims198,000
Beneficiaries22,000

Drug Details

Brand Name
Genotropin
Generic Name
Somatropin
Active Ingredient
Somatropin
Manufacturer
Pfizer
Dosage Form
N/A
Route
N/A
Condition
Growth Disorders
FDA Application
BLA125057

Frequently Asked Questions

Genotropin (Somatropin) costs an average of $2,303.00 per claim based on Medicare Part D data. The estimated annual cost per patient is $20,727.00. Actual out-of-pocket costs depend on your insurance plan and pharmacy.

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

Medicare Part D spent $456.0M on Genotropin, covering 22,000 beneficiaries across 198,000 claims. This makes it one of the tracked drugs in the Medicare spending dashboard.

Ask your pharmacist about generic Somatropin, 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.