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Prednisone

Prednisone

Generic availableOtherby Various
$6.00
avg cost per claim
-8.4% year-over-year
$89.0M
Medicare Spending
14,580,000
Total Claims
3,860,000
Beneficiaries
$23.00
Annual Cost/Patient

Why Prednisone Costs $6.00 Per Claim

Prednisone (Prednisone) is used to treat other. According to CMS Medicare Part D spending data, the program spent $89.0M on this drug, covering 3,860,000 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 Prednisone or talk to their doctor about therapeutic alternatives that may cost less.

Price Breakdown

Avg cost per claim (30-day)$6.00
Avg annual cost per patient$23.00
Total Medicare spending$89.0M
Total claims14,580,000
Beneficiaries3,860,000

Drug Details

Brand Name
Prednisone
Generic Name
Prednisone
Active Ingredient
Prednisone
Manufacturer
Various
Dosage Form
N/A
Route
N/A
Condition
Other
FDA Application
BLA125057

Frequently Asked Questions

Prednisone (Prednisone) costs an average of $6.00 per claim based on Medicare Part D data. The estimated annual cost per patient is $23.00. Actual out-of-pocket costs depend on your insurance plan and pharmacy.

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

Medicare Part D spent $89.0M on Prednisone, covering 3,860,000 beneficiaries across 14,580,000 claims. This makes it one of the tracked drugs in the Medicare spending dashboard.

Ask your pharmacist about generic Prednisone, 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.