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Morphine

Morphine Sulfate

Generic availablePainby Various
$25.00
avg cost per claim
-22.4% year-over-year
$123.0M
Medicare Spending
4,860,000
Total Claims
580,000
Beneficiaries
$212.00
Annual Cost/Patient

Why Morphine Costs $25.00 Per Claim

Morphine (Morphine Sulfate) is used to treat pain. According to CMS Medicare Part D spending data, the program spent $123.0M on this drug, covering 580,000 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 Morphine Sulfate or talk to their doctor about therapeutic alternatives that may cost less.

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

Price Breakdown

Avg cost per claim (30-day)$25.00
Avg annual cost per patient$212.00
Total Medicare spending$123.0M
Total claims4,860,000
Beneficiaries580,000

Drug Details

Brand Name
Morphine
Generic Name
Morphine Sulfate
Active Ingredient
Morphine Sulfate
Manufacturer
Various
Dosage Form
N/A
Route
N/A
Condition
Pain
FDA Application
BLA125057

Frequently Asked Questions

Morphine (Morphine Sulfate) costs an average of $25.00 per claim based on Medicare Part D data. The estimated annual cost per patient is $212.00. Actual out-of-pocket costs depend on your insurance plan and pharmacy.

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

Medicare Part D spent $123.0M on Morphine, covering 580,000 beneficiaries across 4,860,000 claims. This makes it one of the tracked drugs in the Medicare spending dashboard.

Ask your pharmacist about generic Morphine Sulfate, 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.