Prednisone
Brand name: Prednisone
Rank #304 of 500 drugs by total cost
$37.3M
Total Cost
5,970,737
Total Claims
$37.3M
Total Cost
127,116
Prescribers
$6
Cost per Claim
3,501,592
Beneficiaries
7,222,321
30-Day Fills
$293
Avg Cost/Provider
47
Avg Claims/Provider
About Prednisone
Prednisone (sold as Prednisone) was prescribed 5,970,737 times by 127,116 Medicare Part D providers in 2023, costing the program $37.3M. At $6 per claim, this is a relatively affordable medication.
Related Drugs by Cost
| # | Drug | Total Cost | Claims |
|---|---|---|---|
| 301 | Nebivolol Hcl (Nebivolol Hcl) | $38.2M | 421,756 |
| 302 | Cinacalcet Hcl (Cinacalcet Hcl) | $37.9M | 76,761 |
| 303 | Risperidone (Risperidone) | $37.4M | 1,480,207 |
| 304 | Prednisone (Prednisone) | $37.3M | 5,970,737 |
| 305 | Tacrolimus (Tacrolimus) | $37.1M | 175,053 |
| 306 | Onabotulinumtoxina (Botox) | $37.0M | 25,440 |
| 307 | Azelastine Hcl (Azelastine Hcl) | $36.6M | 996,341 |
Data from CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber-Drug Public Use File, 2023. Methodology