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Narcan

Naloxone Nasal Spray

Generic availableOpioid Dependenceby Emergent BioSolutions
$144.00
avg cost per claim
+42.4% year-over-year
$178.0M
Medicare Spending
1,240,000
Total Claims
248,000
Beneficiaries
$718.00
Annual Cost/Patient

Why Narcan Costs $144.00 Per Claim

Narcan (Naloxone Nasal Spray) is used to treat opioid dependence. According to CMS Medicare Part D spending data, the program spent $178.0M on this drug, covering 248,000 beneficiaries across 1,240,000 claims.

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

Spending on Narcan increased by +42.4% year-over-year, driven by increased utilization among Medicare beneficiaries.

Price Breakdown

Avg cost per claim (30-day)$144.00
Avg annual cost per patient$718.00
Total Medicare spending$178.0M
Total claims1,240,000
Beneficiaries248,000

Drug Details

Brand Name
Narcan
Generic Name
Naloxone Nasal Spray
Active Ingredient
Naloxone Nasal Spray
Manufacturer
Emergent BioSolutions
Dosage Form
N/A
Route
N/A
Condition
Opioid Dependence
FDA Application
BLA125057

Frequently Asked Questions

Narcan (Naloxone Nasal Spray) costs an average of $144.00 per claim based on Medicare Part D data. The estimated annual cost per patient is $718.00. Actual out-of-pocket costs depend on your insurance plan and pharmacy.

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

Medicare Part D spent $178.0M on Narcan, covering 248,000 beneficiaries across 1,240,000 claims. This makes it one of the tracked drugs in the Medicare spending dashboard.

Ask your pharmacist about generic Naloxone Nasal Spray, 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.