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DrugPrice

Plegridy

Peginterferon Beta-1a

Generic availableMultiple Sclerosisby Biogen
$6,161.00
avg cost per claim
-8.4% year-over-year
$345.0M
Medicare Spending
56,000
Total Claims
5,400
Beneficiaries
$63,889.00
Annual Cost/Patient

Why Plegridy Costs $6,161.00 Per Claim

Plegridy (Peginterferon Beta-1a) is used to treat multiple sclerosis. According to CMS Medicare Part D spending data, the program spent $345.0M on this drug, covering 5,400 beneficiaries across 56,000 claims.

A generic version of this drug is available, which means lower-cost alternatives exist. Patients should ask their pharmacist about generic Peginterferon Beta-1a or talk to their doctor about therapeutic alternatives that may cost less.

Price Breakdown

Avg cost per claim (30-day)$6,161.00
Avg annual cost per patient$63,889.00
Total Medicare spending$345.0M
Total claims56,000
Beneficiaries5,400

Drug Details

Brand Name
Plegridy
Generic Name
Peginterferon Beta-1a
Active Ingredient
Peginterferon Beta-1a
Manufacturer
Biogen
Dosage Form
N/A
Route
N/A
Condition
Multiple Sclerosis
FDA Application
BLA125057

Frequently Asked Questions

Plegridy (Peginterferon Beta-1a) costs an average of $6,161.00 per claim based on Medicare Part D data. The estimated annual cost per patient is $63,889.00. Actual out-of-pocket costs depend on your insurance plan and pharmacy.

Yes, a generic version of Plegridy (Peginterferon Beta-1a) is available. Generic medications typically cost 80-95% less than brand-name drugs. Ask your pharmacist about generic Peginterferon Beta-1a.

Medicare Part D spent $345.0M on Plegridy, covering 5,400 beneficiaries across 56,000 claims. This makes it one of the tracked drugs in the Medicare spending dashboard.

Ask your pharmacist about generic Peginterferon Beta-1a, 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.