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DrugPrice

Pomalyst

Pomalidomide

Brand onlyCancerby Bristol-Myers Squibb
$17,250.00
avg cost per claim
+4.7% year-over-year
$3.3B
Medicare Spending
192,000
Total Claims
18,000
Beneficiaries
$184,000.00
Annual Cost/Patient

Why Pomalyst Costs $17,250.00 Per Claim

Pomalyst (Pomalidomide) is used to treat cancer. According to CMS Medicare Part D spending data, the program spent $3.3B on this drug, covering 18,000 beneficiaries across 192,000 claims.

This drug is currently protected by patents expiring Apr 9, 2027. Until patent protection ends, no generic version can enter the market, which limits price competition. Once generics become available, the price typically drops 80-95%.

Price Breakdown

Avg cost per claim (30-day)$17,250.00
Avg annual cost per patient$184,000.00
Total Medicare spending$3.3B
Total claims192,000
Beneficiaries18,000

Drug Details

Brand Name
Pomalyst
Generic Name
Pomalidomide
Active Ingredient
POMALIDOMIDE
Manufacturer
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Dosage Form
CAPSULE
Route
ORAL
Condition
Cancer
FDA Application
NDA204026

Frequently Asked Questions

Pomalyst (Pomalidomide) costs an average of $17,250.00 per claim based on Medicare Part D data. The estimated annual cost per patient is $184,000.00. Actual out-of-pocket costs depend on your insurance plan and pharmacy.

No, Pomalyst is currently brand-only. Patent protection expires Apr 9, 2027, after which generic versions may enter the market.

Medicare Part D spent $3.3B on Pomalyst, covering 18,000 beneficiaries across 192,000 claims. This makes it one of the tracked drugs in the Medicare spending dashboard.

Check manufacturer patient assistance programs for potential savings. 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.