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Welchol

Colesevelam

Generic availableHigh Cholesterolby Daiichi Sankyo
$142.00
avg cost per claim
-18.6% year-over-year
$123.0M
Medicare Spending
864,000
Total Claims
98,000
Beneficiaries
$1,255.00
Annual Cost/Patient

Why Welchol Costs $142.00 Per Claim

Welchol (Colesevelam) is used to treat high cholesterol. According to CMS Medicare Part D spending data, the program spent $123.0M on this drug, covering 98,000 beneficiaries across 864,000 claims.

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

Spending on Welchol decreased by 18.6% year-over-year, likely due to generic competition reducing prices.

Price Breakdown

Avg cost per claim (30-day)$142.00
Avg annual cost per patient$1,255.00
Total Medicare spending$123.0M
Total claims864,000
Beneficiaries98,000

Drug Details

Brand Name
Welchol
Generic Name
Colesevelam
Active Ingredient
Colesevelam
Manufacturer
Daiichi Sankyo
Dosage Form
N/A
Route
N/A
Condition
High Cholesterol
FDA Application
BLA125057

Frequently Asked Questions

Welchol (Colesevelam) costs an average of $142.00 per claim based on Medicare Part D data. The estimated annual cost per patient is $1,255.00. Actual out-of-pocket costs depend on your insurance plan and pharmacy.

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

Medicare Part D spent $123.0M on Welchol, covering 98,000 beneficiaries across 864,000 claims. This makes it one of the tracked drugs in the Medicare spending dashboard.

Ask your pharmacist about generic Colesevelam, 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.

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Sources: CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard, FDA Orange Book
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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.