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Actemra

Generic name

Tocilizumab

Covered by Medicare

Yes

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Average Annual Cost per Beneficiary

$24,186.02

Average cost per year*

Average Annual Cost per Dose

$1,095.35

4.29%

Average cost per beneficiary*

Manufacturer(s)

  • Genentech, Inc.*

What is Actemra

This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis in adults. It is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis in children (such as polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis-PJIA, systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis-SJIA). It helps to reduce pain and swelling due to rheumatoid arthritis. Tocilizumab is also used to treat giant cell arteritis. It helps to reduce swelling in your blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Tocilizumab belongs to a class of drugs known as Interleukin-6 (IL-6) blockers. It works by blocking IL-6, a substance made by the body that causes swelling (inflammation). 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 Actemra

Yes, Actemra is covered by Medicare.

In 2021, the average cost per dose of Actemra was $1,095.35.

The average dose of Actemra received per year is 182,671 units

5,123 Medicare beneficiaries received Actemra in 2021, which was a 0.1% from 2020

There were 32,334 claims made by Medicare beneficiaries, which is a -0.02% from 2020

The average spending amount per claim in 2021 was $3,832.03

The average Medicare spending per beneficiary amount for Actemra was $24,186.02

Genentech, Inc.* received $123,904,981.19

The total amount spent on Actemra by Medicare is $123,904,981.19

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