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DrugPrice

Sustiva

Efavirenz

Generic availableHIVby Bristol-Myers Squibb
$1,854.00
avg cost per claim
-32.4% year-over-year
$89.0M
Medicare Spending
48,000
Total Claims
5,400
Beneficiaries
$16,481.00
Annual Cost/Patient

Why Sustiva Costs $1,854.00 Per Claim

Sustiva (Efavirenz) is used to treat hiv. According to CMS Medicare Part D spending data, the program spent $89.0M on this drug, covering 5,400 beneficiaries across 48,000 claims.

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

Spending on Sustiva decreased by 32.4% year-over-year, likely due to generic competition reducing prices.

Price Breakdown

Avg cost per claim (30-day)$1,854.00
Avg annual cost per patient$16,481.00
Total Medicare spending$89.0M
Total claims48,000
Beneficiaries5,400

Drug Details

Brand Name
Sustiva
Generic Name
Efavirenz
Active Ingredient
Efavirenz
Manufacturer
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Dosage Form
N/A
Route
N/A
Condition
HIV
FDA Application
BLA125057

Frequently Asked Questions

Sustiva (Efavirenz) costs an average of $1,854.00 per claim based on Medicare Part D data. The estimated annual cost per patient is $16,481.00. Actual out-of-pocket costs depend on your insurance plan and pharmacy.

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

Medicare Part D spent $89.0M on Sustiva, covering 5,400 beneficiaries across 48,000 claims. This makes it one of the tracked drugs in the Medicare spending dashboard.

Ask your pharmacist about generic Efavirenz, 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.