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Meloxicam

Meloxicam

Generic availablePainby Boehringer Ingelheim
$6.00
avg cost per claim
-22.4% year-over-year
$89.0M
Medicare Spending
14,580,000
Total Claims
2,140,000
Beneficiaries
$42.00
Annual Cost/Patient

Why Meloxicam Costs $6.00 Per Claim

Meloxicam (Meloxicam) is used to treat pain. According to CMS Medicare Part D spending data, the program spent $89.0M on this drug, covering 2,140,000 beneficiaries across 14,580,000 claims.

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

Spending on Meloxicam decreased by 22.4% year-over-year, likely due to generic competition reducing prices.

Price Breakdown

Avg cost per claim (30-day)$6.00
Avg annual cost per patient$42.00
Total Medicare spending$89.0M
Total claims14,580,000
Beneficiaries2,140,000

Drug Details

Brand Name
Meloxicam
Generic Name
Meloxicam
Active Ingredient
Meloxicam
Manufacturer
Boehringer Ingelheim
Dosage Form
N/A
Route
N/A
Condition
Pain
FDA Application
BLA125057

Frequently Asked Questions

Meloxicam (Meloxicam) costs an average of $6.00 per claim based on Medicare Part D data. The estimated annual cost per patient is $42.00. Actual out-of-pocket costs depend on your insurance plan and pharmacy.

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

Medicare Part D spent $89.0M on Meloxicam, covering 2,140,000 beneficiaries across 14,580,000 claims. This makes it one of the tracked drugs in the Medicare spending dashboard.

Ask your pharmacist about generic Meloxicam, 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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Sources: CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard, FDA Orange Book
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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.