Azithromycin* — Medicare Part D Spending

Generic: Azithromycin | Manufacturer: Overall

2023 Spending

$59.6M

2023 Claims

8,259,537

2023 Beneficiaries

5,970,026

Cost/Unit (2023)

$0.9815

5-Year Spending Trend (2019-2023)

Year	Total Spending	Claims	Beneficiaries	Cost/Unit
2019	$69.9M	8,152,125	5,916,068	$1.22
2020	$56.5M	6,349,654	4,478,590	$1.18
2021	$53.3M	5,981,011	4,273,552	$1.16
2022	$72.3M	8,042,731	5,780,413	$1.23
2023	$59.6M	8,259,537	5,970,026	$0.9815

5Y CAGR (cost/unit): -5.3%YoY Change (2022-2023): -20.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Medicare spend on Azithromycin*?

In 2023, Medicare Part D spent $59.6M on Azithromycin* (Azithromycin), serving 5,970,026 beneficiaries across 8,259,537 claims.

What is the cost per unit of Azithromycin* under Medicare?

The weighted average cost per dosage unit of Azithromycin* was $0.9815 in 2023. The 5-year compound annual growth rate (2019-2023) was -5.3%.

Who manufactures Azithromycin*?

Azithromycin* (generic name: Azithromycin) is manufactured by Overall. There are 24 manufacturer(s) listed in the CMS database for this drug.

Is Azithromycin* covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, Azithromycin* is included in Medicare Part D spending data, indicating it is covered by Part D plans. However, specific coverage and tier placement vary by plan. Check with your specific Part D plan for formulary details.

Where does this Medicare spending data come from?

All Medicare Part D spending data comes from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Spending by Drug dataset, which is publicly available at data.cms.gov.

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Year

Total Spending

Claims

Beneficiaries

Cost/Unit

2019

$69.9M

8,152,125

5,916,068

$1.22

2020

$56.5M

6,349,654

4,478,590

$1.18

2021

$53.3M

5,981,011

4,273,552

$1.16

2022

$72.3M

8,042,731

5,780,413

$1.23

2023