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DrugPrice

Gilenya

Fingolimod

Brand onlyMultiple Sclerosisby Novartis
$5,738.00
avg cost per claim
-14.8% year-over-year
$1.4B
Medicare Spending
248,000
Total Claims
22,000
Beneficiaries
$64,682.00
Annual Cost/Patient

Why Gilenya Costs $5,738.00 Per Claim

Gilenya (Fingolimod) is used to treat multiple sclerosis. According to CMS Medicare Part D spending data, the program spent $1.4B on this drug, covering 22,000 beneficiaries across 248,000 claims.

This drug is currently protected by patents expiring Sep 22, 2027. Until patent protection ends, no generic version can enter the market, which limits price competition. Once generics become available, the price typically drops 80-95%.

Spending on Gilenya decreased by 14.8% year-over-year, possibly due to declining utilization or formulary changes.

Price Breakdown

Avg cost per claim (30-day)$5,738.00
Avg annual cost per patient$64,682.00
Total Medicare spending$1.4B
Total claims248,000
Beneficiaries22,000

Drug Details

Brand Name
Gilenya
Generic Name
Fingolimod
Active Ingredient
FINGOLIMOD HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer
Novartis
Dosage Form
CAPSULE
Route
ORAL
Condition
Multiple Sclerosis
FDA Application
NDA022527

Frequently Asked Questions

Gilenya (Fingolimod) costs an average of $5,738.00 per claim based on Medicare Part D data. The estimated annual cost per patient is $64,682.00. Actual out-of-pocket costs depend on your insurance plan and pharmacy.

No, Gilenya is currently brand-only. Patent protection expires Sep 22, 2027, after which generic versions may enter the market.

Medicare Part D spent $1.4B on Gilenya, covering 22,000 beneficiaries across 248,000 claims. This makes it one of the tracked drugs in the Medicare spending dashboard.

Check manufacturer patient assistance programs for potential savings. 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.