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Acetylcysteine

Generic name

Acetylcysteine

Covered by Medicare

Yes

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Average Annual Cost per Beneficiary

$395.13

Average cost per year*

Average Annual Cost per Dose

$0.94

7.42%

Average cost per beneficiary*

Manufacturer(s)

  • App/Fresenius K
  • Hospira/Pfizer
  • Sagent Pharmace
  • Perrigo/Padagis
  • Auromedics Phar
  • Fresenius Kabi*
  • Amer. Regent

What is Acetylcysteine

When inhaled by mouth, acetylcysteine is used to help thin and loosen mucus in the airways due to certain lung diseases (such as emphysema, bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia). This effect helps you to clear the mucus from your lungs so that you can breathe easier. When taken by mouth, acetylcysteine is used to prevent liver damage from acetaminophen overdose. NOTE: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.

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*Origin of the terms and chart data used within this page: https://data.cms.gov/

Common Questions About Acetylcysteine

Yes, Acetylcysteine is covered by Medicare.

In 2021, the average cost per dose of Acetylcysteine was $0.94.

The average dose of Acetylcysteine received per year is 2,041,614 units

4,039 Medicare beneficiaries received Acetylcysteine in 2021, which was a -0.22% from 2020

There were 16,659 claims made by Medicare beneficiaries, which is a -0.2% from 2020

The average spending amount per claim in 2021 was $95.80

The average Medicare spending per beneficiary amount for Acetylcysteine was $395.13

The most expensive manufacturer of Acetylcysteine is Auromedics Phar

Hospira/Pfizer is the least expensive manufacturer with an Average Spending Per Dosage Unit of $0.39

Amer. Regent received $691,934.95

The total amount spent on Acetylcysteine by Medicare is $1,595,936.67

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