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DrugPrice

Vidaza

Azacitidine

Generic availableCancerby Bristol-Myers Squibb
$9,583.00
avg cost per claim
-8.4% year-over-year
$345.0M
Medicare Spending
36,000
Total Claims
4,200
Beneficiaries
$82,143.00
Annual Cost/Patient

Why Vidaza Costs $9,583.00 Per Claim

Vidaza (Azacitidine) is used to treat cancer. According to CMS Medicare Part D spending data, the program spent $345.0M on this drug, covering 4,200 beneficiaries across 36,000 claims.

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

Price Breakdown

Avg cost per claim (30-day)$9,583.00
Avg annual cost per patient$82,143.00
Total Medicare spending$345.0M
Total claims36,000
Beneficiaries4,200

Drug Details

Brand Name
Vidaza
Generic Name
Azacitidine
Active Ingredient
Azacitidine
Manufacturer
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Dosage Form
N/A
Route
N/A
Condition
Cancer
FDA Application
BLA125057

Frequently Asked Questions

Vidaza (Azacitidine) costs an average of $9,583.00 per claim based on Medicare Part D data. The estimated annual cost per patient is $82,143.00. Actual out-of-pocket costs depend on your insurance plan and pharmacy.

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

Medicare Part D spent $345.0M on Vidaza, covering 4,200 beneficiaries across 36,000 claims. This makes it one of the tracked drugs in the Medicare spending dashboard.

Ask your pharmacist about generic Azacitidine, 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.