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DrugPrice

Yervoy

Ipilimumab

Generic availableCancerby Bristol-Myers Squibb
$13,058.00
avg cost per claim
+8.9% year-over-year
$1.1B
Medicare Spending
86,000
Total Claims
14,000
Beneficiaries
$80,214.00
Annual Cost/Patient

Why Yervoy Costs $13,058.00 Per Claim

Yervoy (Ipilimumab) is used to treat cancer. According to CMS Medicare Part D spending data, the program spent $1.1B on this drug, covering 14,000 beneficiaries across 86,000 claims.

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

Price Breakdown

Avg cost per claim (30-day)$13,058.00
Avg annual cost per patient$80,214.00
Total Medicare spending$1.1B
Total claims86,000
Beneficiaries14,000

Drug Details

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Yervoy (Ipilimumab) costs an average of $13,058.00 per claim based on Medicare Part D data. The estimated annual cost per patient is $80,214.00. Actual out-of-pocket costs depend on your insurance plan and pharmacy.

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

Medicare Part D spent $1.1B on Yervoy, covering 14,000 beneficiaries across 86,000 claims. This makes it one of the tracked drugs in the Medicare spending dashboard.

Ask your pharmacist about generic Ipilimumab, 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.