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DrugPrice

Zyvox

Linezolid

Generic availableInfectionsby Pfizer
$375.00
avg cost per claim
-18.4% year-over-year
$234.0M
Medicare Spending
624,000
Total Claims
72,000
Beneficiaries
$3,250.00
Annual Cost/Patient

Why Zyvox Costs $375.00 Per Claim

Zyvox (Linezolid) is used to treat infections. According to CMS Medicare Part D spending data, the program spent $234.0M on this drug, covering 72,000 beneficiaries across 624,000 claims.

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

Spending on Zyvox decreased by 18.4% year-over-year, likely due to generic competition reducing prices.

Price Breakdown

Avg cost per claim (30-day)$375.00
Avg annual cost per patient$3,250.00
Total Medicare spending$234.0M
Total claims624,000
Beneficiaries72,000

Drug Details

Brand Name
Zyvox
Generic Name
Linezolid
Active Ingredient
Linezolid
Manufacturer
Pfizer
Dosage Form
N/A
Route
N/A
Condition
Infections
FDA Application
BLA125057

Frequently Asked Questions

Zyvox (Linezolid) costs an average of $375.00 per claim based on Medicare Part D data. The estimated annual cost per patient is $3,250.00. Actual out-of-pocket costs depend on your insurance plan and pharmacy.

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

Medicare Part D spent $234.0M on Zyvox, covering 72,000 beneficiaries across 624,000 claims. This makes it one of the tracked drugs in the Medicare spending dashboard.

Ask your pharmacist about generic Linezolid, 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.