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DrugPrice

Tarceva

Erlotinib

Generic availableCancerby Genentech/Roche
$7,417.00
avg cost per claim
-24.4% year-over-year
$178.0M
Medicare Spending
24,000
Total Claims
2,800
Beneficiaries
$63,571.00
Annual Cost/Patient

Why Tarceva Costs $7,417.00 Per Claim

Tarceva (Erlotinib) is used to treat cancer. According to CMS Medicare Part D spending data, the program spent $178.0M on this drug, covering 2,800 beneficiaries across 24,000 claims.

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

Spending on Tarceva decreased by 24.4% year-over-year, likely due to generic competition reducing prices.

Price Breakdown

Avg cost per claim (30-day)$7,417.00
Avg annual cost per patient$63,571.00
Total Medicare spending$178.0M
Total claims24,000
Beneficiaries2,800

Drug Details

Brand Name
Tarceva
Generic Name
Erlotinib
Active Ingredient
Erlotinib
Manufacturer
Genentech/Roche
Dosage Form
N/A
Route
N/A
Condition
Cancer
FDA Application
BLA125057

Frequently Asked Questions

Tarceva (Erlotinib) costs an average of $7,417.00 per claim based on Medicare Part D data. The estimated annual cost per patient is $63,571.00. Actual out-of-pocket costs depend on your insurance plan and pharmacy.

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

Medicare Part D spent $178.0M on Tarceva, covering 2,800 beneficiaries across 24,000 claims. This makes it one of the tracked drugs in the Medicare spending dashboard.

Ask your pharmacist about generic Erlotinib, 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.