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Glimepiride

Glimepiride

Generic availableDiabetesby Sanofi
$14.00
avg cost per claim
-18.6% year-over-year
$67.0M
Medicare Spending
4,860,000
Total Claims
680,000
Beneficiaries
$99.00
Annual Cost/Patient

Why Glimepiride Costs $14.00 Per Claim

Glimepiride (Glimepiride) is used to treat diabetes. According to CMS Medicare Part D spending data, the program spent $67.0M on this drug, covering 680,000 beneficiaries across 4,860,000 claims.

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

Spending on Glimepiride decreased by 18.6% year-over-year, likely due to generic competition reducing prices.

Price Breakdown

Avg cost per claim (30-day)$14.00
Avg annual cost per patient$99.00
Total Medicare spending$67.0M
Total claims4,860,000
Beneficiaries680,000

Drug Details

Brand Name
Glimepiride
Generic Name
Glimepiride
Active Ingredient
Glimepiride
Manufacturer
Sanofi
Dosage Form
N/A
Route
N/A
Condition
Diabetes
FDA Application
BLA125057

Frequently Asked Questions

Glimepiride (Glimepiride) costs an average of $14.00 per claim based on Medicare Part D data. The estimated annual cost per patient is $99.00. Actual out-of-pocket costs depend on your insurance plan and pharmacy.

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

Medicare Part D spent $67.0M on Glimepiride, covering 680,000 beneficiaries across 4,860,000 claims. This makes it one of the tracked drugs in the Medicare spending dashboard.

Ask your pharmacist about generic Glimepiride, 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.