Pantoprazole
Pantoprazole Sodium
Why Pantoprazole Costs $10.00 Per Claim
Pantoprazole (Pantoprazole Sodium) is used to treat gi/acid reflux. According to CMS Medicare Part D spending data, the program spent $145.0M 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 Pantoprazole Sodium or talk to their doctor about therapeutic alternatives that may cost less.
Spending on Pantoprazole decreased by 22.4% year-over-year, likely due to generic competition reducing prices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pantoprazole (Pantoprazole Sodium) costs an average of $10.00 per claim based on Medicare Part D data. The estimated annual cost per patient is $68.00. Actual out-of-pocket costs depend on your insurance plan and pharmacy.
Yes, a generic version of Pantoprazole (Pantoprazole Sodium) is available. Generic medications typically cost 80-95% less than brand-name drugs. Ask your pharmacist about generic Pantoprazole Sodium.
Medicare Part D spent $145.0M on Pantoprazole, 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 Pantoprazole Sodium, 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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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.