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DrugPrice

Vimpat

Lacosamide

Generic availableSeizure/Epilepsyby UCB
$270.00
avg cost per claim
+4.2% year-over-year
$876.0M
Medicare Spending
3,240,000
Total Claims
398,000
Beneficiaries
$2,201.00
Annual Cost/Patient

Why Vimpat Costs $270.00 Per Claim

Vimpat (Lacosamide) is used to treat seizure/epilepsy. According to CMS Medicare Part D spending data, the program spent $876.0M on this drug, covering 398,000 beneficiaries across 3,240,000 claims.

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

Price Breakdown

Avg cost per claim (30-day)$270.00
Avg annual cost per patient$2,201.00
Total Medicare spending$876.0M
Total claims3,240,000
Beneficiaries398,000

Drug Details

Brand Name
Vimpat
Generic Name
Lacosamide
Active Ingredient
Lacosamide
Manufacturer
UCB
Dosage Form
N/A
Route
N/A
Condition
Seizure/Epilepsy
FDA Application
BLA125057

Frequently Asked Questions

Vimpat (Lacosamide) costs an average of $270.00 per claim based on Medicare Part D data. The estimated annual cost per patient is $2,201.00. Actual out-of-pocket costs depend on your insurance plan and pharmacy.

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

Medicare Part D spent $876.0M on Vimpat, covering 398,000 beneficiaries across 3,240,000 claims. This makes it one of the tracked drugs in the Medicare spending dashboard.

Ask your pharmacist about generic Lacosamide, 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.