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Sterile Water 1 mL/mL Injection — NDC 0409-4887-20 (Billing 00409-4887-20)

by Hospira, Inc. · 25 VIAL, PLASTIC in 1 TRAY / 20 mL in 1 VIAL, PLASTIC

This is a package of Sterile Water 1 mL/mL Injection from Hospira, Inc., marketed since Jun 2005 and currently FDA-listed; retail pharmacies pay about $0.0661 per mL (NADAC).

NDC 00409-4887-20
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 0409-4887-20 billing pads the labeler segment with a zero
This package
Contains20 mL in 1 vial, plastic Cost per mL$0.0661 NADAC Per package$33.05 / 500 ml Pack sizes5 compare ↓
Also priced by: Medicaid pays $14.47/unit — full pricing hub ↓
Product page 00409-4887-10 Also comes in: 25 vials 0409-4887-10 25 vials 0409-4887-50 25 vials 0409-4887-99 30 vials 0409-4887-34
Rx only Brand On market Non-controlled ⚠ On shortage ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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NDC database record

One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 0409-4887-20 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human prescription drug
Code segments
0409 labeler · 4887 product · 20 package
Package marketed since
Jun 16, 2005
Sample package
No — commercial package
Listing certified through
Dec 31, 2027
Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
3 0409488720 3
Medicaid fills, this package
6,605 prescriptions in the last four reported quarters
FDA record last changed
Jul 24, 2026
⚠️
Active FDA shortage. Sterile Water Injection is currently reported in shortage by the FDA. Available Shortage details →
⚠️
Other active recalls for Water (different manufacturers) — 3 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class II · Apr 2, 2026 — Lack of Assurance of Sterility; potential for leakage from the diaphragm port once the foil is removed. (B BRAUN MEDICAL INC) · FDA recall D-0495-2026
Class II · Dec 22, 2025 — Presence of particulate matter: plastic particles from the bottle rim were observed floating into the solution (Baxter Healthcare Corporation) · FDA recall D-0296-2026
Class II · Aug 26, 2025 — Lack of Assurance of Sterility- Potential for fluid leakage from the port due to port misalignment. (B BRAUN MEDICAL INC) · FDA recall D-0652-2025
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 0409-4887-20
Product NDC 0409-4887
11-digit billing NDC 00409488720
NCPDP billing unit ML — per mL (volume)
UNII 059QF0KO0R
Application # NDA018801
SPL Set ID 2b9ea23a-f9e9-48a8-25b7-519e3bbd6828
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category NDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2005-06-16
Route INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS, SUBCUTANEOUS
Dosage form INJECTION
Substance WATER

Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification

GPI-14 98401010002000
GPI class Sterile Water for Injection
GCN Seq No 001167
GCN 02709
HICL code 000517
Ingredient (HICL) Water For Injection,Sterile
HIC1 code C
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Electrolyte Balance/Metabolism/Nutrition
HIC2 code C0
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Affect Fluid/Acid-Base Balance/Metabolic Systems
HIC3 code C0B
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Water
AHFS code 96:00.00.00
AHFS class Pharmaceutical Aids
FDB label name WATER FOR INJECTION VIAL
FDB brand name Water
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
Quick answers
  • GSN (GCN sequence number): 001167
  • GCN: 02709
  • GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 98401010002000
  • HICL (First Databank): 000517
  • AHFS class code: 96:00.00.00
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 0409-4887-20 — a 4-4-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the labeler segment → 00409-4887-20. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

Clinical

Label name WATER FOR INJECTION VIAL Ingredient Water For Injection,Sterile
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
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  • No — these are very different products that should never be used interchangeably. Sterile Water for Injection is used only as a diluent for other drugs given by needle, and it must...
  • Is Sterile Water for Injection the same as the eye wash or the irrigation product?
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Supplement & herbal interactions

🌿 Drug–supplement interaction checker →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer mLPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly $0.066 $33.05 / 500 ml
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo $14.47 $7,234.20 / 500 ml
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
Medicare Part B allowsASP · A4216 No ASP payment limit on file for A4216 this quarter.
NADAC price history (per mL) — tap or hover for the price & month
Oct 2023 Feb 2025 $0.066 $0.061
▲ Up 8% over the last 2 months.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

Billing & reimbursement

FDA NDC (as labeled)0409-4887-20
11-digit billing NDC00409-4887-20
Format4-4-2 as registered → padded to 5-4-2 for billing (zero added to the labeler segment)
HCPCS J-codeA4216
DescriptorSTERILE WATER, SALINE AND/OR DEXTROSE, DILUENT/FLUSH, 10 ML
Billing units / pkg0.1 units
How the units are derivedThis package is 20 ML; the HCPCS unit is 10 ML, so one package = 0.1 billing units.
Crosswalk sourcePDAC NDC-HCPCS crosswalk (DME MAC / DMEPOS)
Where does this data come from?
The HCPCS J-code crosswalk comes from the CMS ASP NDC-HCPCS crosswalk and the DMEPDAC (DME MAC) NDC-HCPCS crosswalk — free public CMS data. Billing units are derived from the code’s descriptor and the package amount.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Per unit Per pack Marketing startMarketing endStatus
00409-4887-10 0409-4887-10 Main listing 25 VIAL, PLASTIC in 1 TRAY / 10 mL in 1 VIAL, PLASTIC $0.3150 / mL $78.75 2005-08-01 — Active
00409-4887-20 You're viewing this 25 VIAL, PLASTIC in 1 TRAY / 20 mL in 1 VIAL, PLASTIC $0.0661 / mL $33.03 2005-06-16 — Active
00409-4887-34 0409-4887-34 30 VIAL, PLASTIC in 1 TRAY / 10 mL in 1 VIAL, PLASTIC — — 2015-07-30 — Active
00409-4887-50 0409-4887-50 25 VIAL, PLASTIC in 1 TRAY / 50 mL in 1 VIAL, PLASTIC — — 2005-08-04 — Active
00409-4887-99 0409-4887-99 25 VIAL, GLASS in 1 CASE / 100 mL in 1 VIAL, GLASS — — 2005-08-03 — Discontinued by firm

This pack has the lowest per-mL cost of the 2 priced pack sizes ($0.0661 NADAC).

This pack accounts for about 25% of this product's recent Medicaid fills; most go to a different pack size. See all packs ↓

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in this package?
This package is listed by the FDA — 25 vial, plastic in 1 tray / 20 ml in 1 vial, plastic.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Sterile Water 1 mL/mL Injection?
Use the 11-digit billing form listed in the identifiers section of this page. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Prices are the latest CMS NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost per NDC; per-pack figures are per-unit × pack quantity, shown only when the pack is denominated in the same measure NADAC prices.

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Sterile Water 1 mL/mLthis 00409-4887-20 Hospira, 25 vials $0.066 — FDA listed —
Sterile Water 1 mL/mL 00409-0024-10 Hospira, 25 vials $0.315 — Availability likely +377%
Sterile Water 1 mL/mL 63323-0185-05 Fresenius 25 vials — AP FDA listed —
Sterile Water 1 mL/mL 65219-0187-10 Fresenius 25 vials — AP FDA listed —
Sterile Water 1 mL/mL 76420-0082-10 Asclemed 10 ml — — FDA listed —
Bacteriostatic Water 1 mL/mL 71872-7129-01 Medical 1 vial — AP FDA listed —
Sterile Water 1 mL/mL 72572-0747-10 Civica, 10 vials — AP FDA listed —
Sterile Water 1 mL/mL 00404-9971-00 Henry 1 vial — — FDA listed —
Sterile Water 1 mL/mL 50090-2874-01 A-S 25 vials — — FDA listed —
Sterile Water 1 mL/mL 55154-9588-05 Cardinal 5 vials — AP FDA listed —
Sterile Water 1 mL/mL 00641-6147-10 Hikma 10 vials — AP FDA listed —
Sterile Water 1 mL/mL 00404-9959-10 Henry 1 vial — — FDA listed —
Sterile Water 1 mL/mL 55154-0127-05 Cardinal 5 vials — — FDA listed —
Sterile Water 1 mL/mL 84549-0887-50 ProPharma 50 ml — — FDA listed —
Bacteriostatic Water 1 mL/mL 00404-9970-30 Henry 1 vial — AP FDA listed —
Sterile Water 1 mL/mL 71872-7290-01 Medical 1 vial — — FDA listed —
Sterile Water 1 mL/mL 70518-4732-01 REMEDYREPACK 25 vials — — FDA listed —
About this product: this is the brand-name version. FDA-approved generic versions are listed, and recent pricing/market data suggests they may be available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

🏛️
2005
On the market since
Jun 2005
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
21 years listed
🔓
·
Generic versions listed
see equivalents
✅Generic appears available

FDA-approved generic versions are listed, and recent pricing/market data suggests they may be available — see Therapeutic equivalents.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

🧪 Avoiding an ingredient? See Water inactive ingredients by manufacturer: every current product's list side by side, so you can ask your pharmacy for the version that does not list it.

A current SPL was checked, but it does not contain a structured or narrative inactive-ingredient list for this product. This does not mean the product has no inactive ingredients.
Where does this data come from?
Source: official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed and the openFDA label index. Structured IACT rows and label-wide narrative are kept separate; availability and product-level specificity depend on the submitted label.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerHospira, Inc.
Application holderHOSPIRA INC
FDA applicationNDA018801 (NDA)
Labeler code00409
First marketedJun 2005
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio317 products on file

More NDCs from Hospira, Inc. labeler code 00409

The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⛔ Contraindications ⚠️ Warnings 🤒 Adverse Reactions 🆘 Overdosage 🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 📋 Description ⚠️ Precautions 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 32 words ▾

INDICATIONS AND USAGE This parenteral preparation is indicated only for diluting or dissolving drugs for intravenous, intramuscular or subcutaneous injection, according to instructions of the manufacturer of the drug to be administered.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 54 words ▾

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The volume of the preparation to be used for diluting or dissolving any drug for injection is dependent on the vehicle concentration, dose and route of administration as recommended by the manufacturer. This parenteral should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit.

⛔ Contraindications 14 words ▾

CONTRAINDICATIONS Sterile Water for Injection, USP must be made approximately isotonic prior to use.

⚠️ Warnings 15 words ▾

WARNINGS Intravenous administration of Sterile Water for Injection without a solute may result in hemolysis.

🤒 Adverse Reactions 75 words ▾

ADVERSE REACTIONS Reactions which may occur because of this solution, added drugs or the technique of reconstitution or administration include febrile response, local tenderness, abscess, tissue necrosis or infection at the site of injection, venous thrombosis or phlebitis extending from the site of injection and extravasation. If an adverse reaction does occur, discontinue the infusion, evaluate the patient, institute appropriate countermeasures, and if possible, retrieve and save the remainder of the unused vehicle for examination.

🆘 Overdosage 50 words ▾

OVERDOSAGE Use only as a diluent or solvent. This parenteral preparation is unlikely to pose a threat of fluid overload except possibly in neonates or very small infants. In the event these should occur, re-evaluate the patient and institute appropriate corrective measures. See WARNINGS , PRECAUTIONS and ADVERSE REACTIONS .

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 125 words ▾

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Water is an essential constituent of all body tissues and accounts for approximately 70% of total body weight. Average normal adult daily requirement ranges from two to three liters (1.0 to 1.5 liters each for insensible water loss by perspiration and urine production). Water balance is maintained by various regulatory mechanisms.

Water for distribution depends primarily on the concentration of electrolytes in the body compartments and sodium (Na + ) plays a major role in maintaining physiologic equilibrium. The small volume of fluid provided by Sterile Water for Injection, USP when used only as a pharmaceutic aid for diluting or dissolving drugs for parenteral injection, is unlikely to exert a significant effect on fluid balance except possibly in neonates or very small infants.

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 125 words ▾

HOW SUPPLIED Sterile Water for Injection, USP is a sterile, clear, and colorless water for injection, available as a single-dose vial, and is supplied in the following: Unit of Sale Total Content NDC 0409-4887-05 Tray of 25 Single-dose Glass Fliptop Vials 1 mL NDC 0409-4887-10 Tray of 25 Single-dose Plastic Fliptop Vials 10 mL NDC 0409-4887-34 Tray of 30 Single-dose Plastic Fliptop Vials 10 mL NDC 0409-4887-20 Tray of 25 Single-dose Plastic Fliptop Vials 20 mL NDC 0409-4887-50 Tray of 25 Single-dose Plastic Fliptop Vials 50 mL NDC 0409-4887-99 Case of 25 Single-dose Glass Fliptop Vials 100 mL Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.] Distributed by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA LAB-1292-4.0 Revised: 03/2026 Hospira logo

📋 Description 161 words ▾

DESCRIPTION This preparation is designed solely for parenteral use only after addition of drugs that require dilution or must be dissolved in an aqueous vehicle prior to injection. Sterile Water for Injection, USP is a sterile, nonpyrogenic preparation of water for injection which contains no bacteriostat, antimicrobial agent or added buffer and is supplied only in single-dose containers to dilute or dissolve drugs for injection. For I.V. injection, add sufficient solute to make an approximately isotonic solution.

Water for Injection, USP is chemically designated H 2 O. The glass vial is Type I or II borosilicate glass and meets the requirements of the powdered glass test according to the USP standards. The semi-rigid vial is fabricated from a specially formulated polyolefin.

It is a copolymer of ethylene and propylene. The safety of the plastic has been confirmed by tests in animals according to USP biological standards for plastic containers. The container requires no vapor barrier to maintain the proper labeled volume.

⚠️ Precautions ~1 min read ▾

PRECAUTIONS Do not use for intravenous injection unless the osmolar concentration of additives results in an approximate isotonic admixture. Consult the manufacturer's instructions for choice of vehicle, appropriate dilution or volume for dissolving the drugs to be injected, including the route and rate of injection. Inspect reconstituted (diluted or dissolved) drugs for clarity (if soluble) and freedom from unexpected precipitation or discoloration prior to administration.

Pregnancy: Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Sterile Water for Injection. It is also not known whether sterile water containing additives can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Sterile Water for Injection with additives should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness have been established in pediatric patients. However, in neonates or very small infants the volume of fluid may affect fluid and electrolyte balance. Drug Interactions Some drugs for injection may be incompatible in a given vehicle, or when combined in the same vehicle or in a vehicle containing benzyl alcohol.

Consult with pharmacist, if available. Use aseptic technique for single or multiple entry and withdrawal from all containers. When diluting or dissolving drugs, mix thoroughly and use promptly.

Do not store reconstituted solutions of drugs for injection unless otherwise directed by the manufacturer of the solute. Do not use unless the solution is clear and seal intact. Do not reuse single-dose containers.

Discard unused portion.

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel ~2 min read ▾

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 mL Vial Label 100 mL Single-dose WARNINGS: NOT ISOTONIC. HEMOLYTIC. Sterile Water For Inj., USP FOR DRUG DILUENT USE ONLY Distributed by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA LOT ##-###-AA EXP DMMMYYYY PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 mL Vial Label

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 1 mL Vial Label 1 mL Fill Single-dose Sterile Water for Injection, USP Rx only Hospira Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 1 mL Vial Label

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 mL Vial Label - NDC 0409-4887-17 10 mL Single-dose Sterile Water for Injection, USP FOR DRUG DILUENT USE LOT ##-###-AA EXP DMMMYYYY PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 mL Vial Label - NDC 0409-4887-17

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 mL Vial Tray - NDC 0409-4887-10 10 mL Single-dose Rx only NDC 0409-4887-10 Contains 25 of NDC 0409-4887-17 Sterile Water for Injection, USP FOR DRUG DILUENT USE Hospira PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 mL Vial Tray - NDC 0409-4887-10

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 mL Vial Label - NDC 0409-4887-32 10 mL Single-dose Sterile Water for Inj., USP Rx only Hospira LOT ##-###-AA EXP DMMMYYYY PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 mL Vial Label - NDC 0409-4887-32

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 mL Vial Tray - NDC 0409-4887-34 10 mL Single-dose Rx only NDC 0409-4887-34 Contains 30 of NDC 0409-4887-32 Sterile Water for Injection, USP FOR DRUG DILUENT USE Hospira PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 mL Vial Tray - NDC 0409-4887-34

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 20 mL Vial Label 20 mL Single-dose Sterile Water for Injection, USP FOR DRUG DILUENT USE LOT ##-###-AA EXP DMMMYYYY PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 20 mL Vial Label

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 20 mL Vial Tray 20 mL Single-dose Rx only NDC 0409-4887-20 Contains 25 of NDC 0409-4887-23 Sterile Water for Injection, USP FOR DRUG DILUENT USE Hospira PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 20 mL Vial Tray

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 50 mL Vial Label 50 mL Single-dose Sterile Water for Injection, USP FOR DRUG DILUENT USE LOT ##-###-AA EXP DMMMYYYY PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 50 mL Vial Label

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 50 mL Vial Tray 50 mL Single-dose Rx only NDC 0409-4887-50 Contains 25 of NDC 0409-4887-24 Sterile Water for Injection, USP FOR DRUG DILUENT USE Hospira PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 50 mL Vial Tray

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

Medicaid utilization & spend

📍 This exact package only: Medicaid data is reported per full 11-digit NDC — labeler, product and pack size — so every number here is for this package alone, not the drug overall. Other pack sizes report separately.
💊 Pharmacy benefit only: These are Medicaid outpatient pharmacy claims, billed by NDC. They exclude the medical benefit — clinic- or hospital-administered drugs billed under HCPCS J-codes — so drugs used mostly that way (e.g. Avastin, Lucentis, Keytruda) can look low or missing here. That’s expected, not an error.
📅 Q1 2025 – Q1 2026 · 5 quarters of data
ⓘ The newest quarter is usually incomplete when first published; states restate recent quarters in later CMS releases, so the latest figures typically revise upward. State coverage-policy changes can also shift quarter-to-quarter totals.
Prescriptions last 4 qtrs
6.6K
Units reimbursed last 4 qtrs
440.9K
Gross reimbursed last 4 qtrs
$6.38M
Avg / prescription
$965.85
Avg / unit
$14.4683
Latest quarter Q1 2026
1.1KRx
Medicaid pays / mL
$14.4683
gross reimbursed
vs
NADAC / mL
$0.0661
acquisition cost
=
Spread
+$14.4022
+21789% vs cost
What Medicaid paid per mL (before rebates; includes the pharmacy’s dispensing fee) compared with NADAC — the average price pharmacies pay to buy the drug. A positive spread means Medicaid reimbursed more than the purchase price, before manufacturer rebates.
Fee-for-service vs managed care ⓘ
63% FFS 37% MCO
Fee-for-service · 4,180 Rx Managed care · 2,425 Rx
State Medicaid map
Alaska: no data reported AK Maine: no data reported ME Washington: no data reported WA Idaho: no data reported ID Montana: 842 units · 74.4 per 100k residents MT North Dakota: 1,341 units · 171 per 100k residents ND Minnesota: no data reported MN Wisconsin: 3,168 units · 53.6 per 100k residents WI Michigan: no data reported MI New York: 2,695 units · 13.8 per 100k residents NY Vermont: no data reported VT New Hampshire: no data reported NH Oregon: no data reported OR Nevada: no data reported NV Wyoming: no data reported WY South Dakota: 54 units · 5.9 per 100k residents SD Iowa: no data reported IA Illinois: 16,533 units · 132 per 100k residents IL Indiana: 1,890 units · 27.5 per 100k residents IN Ohio: 24,898 units · 211 per 100k residents OH Pennsylvania: 2,975 units · 23.0 per 100k residents PA New Jersey: no data reported NJ Massachusetts: 20,058 units · 287 per 100k residents MA California: 143,752 units · 369 per 100k residents CA Utah: no data reported UT Colorado: 2,980 units · 50.7 per 100k residents CO Nebraska: 25,363 units · 1,282 per 100k residents NE Missouri: 10,983 units · 177 per 100k residents MO Kentucky: 86,881 units · 1,920 per 100k residents KY West Virginia: 3,055 units · 173 per 100k residents WV Virginia: 10,879 units · 125 per 100k residents VA Maryland: 1,076 units · 17.4 per 100k residents MD Connecticut: 15,079 units · 417 per 100k residents CT Rhode Island: no data reported RI Arizona: no data reported AZ New Mexico: no data reported NM Kansas: no data reported KS Arkansas: no data reported AR Tennessee: 42,283 units · 593 per 100k residents TN North Carolina: 9,320 units · 86.0 per 100k residents NC South Carolina: no data reported SC Delaware: no data reported DE Oklahoma: no data reported OK Louisiana: 500 units · 10.9 per 100k residents LA Mississippi: no data reported MS Alabama: 1,920 units · 37.6 per 100k residents AL Georgia: no data reported GA D.C.: no data reported DC Hawaii: no data reported HI Texas: 5,137 units · 16.8 per 100k residents TX Florida: 7,207 units · 31.9 per 100k residents FL
Units reimbursed · per 100k residents
5.91,920
gray = no data reported ⓘ
Colors are per 100,000 residents, so big states don’t automatically dominate. Tap or hover a state for its actual totals.
Tap or hover a state
…for its Medicaid breakdown
🏆 Top states by units · per 100k residents
1 Kentucky 1,920 /100k
2 Nebraska 1,282 /100k
3 Tennessee 593 /100k
4 Connecticut 417 /100k
5 California 369 /100k
6 Massachusetts 287 /100k
7 Ohio 211 /100k
8 Missouri 177 /100k
National units — by quarter
💵 About the dollar figures: “reimbursed” is what Medicaid paid pharmacies before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower than these numbers. Fee-for-service and managed-care claims are combined unless split above. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data; per-100k rates use 2023 Census population estimates.

Medicaid utilization by pack size

Medicaid (SDUD) totals over the four most recent reported quarters for every package size of this drug — handy when a specific package (e.g. a starter/titration pack) carries little or no Medicaid volume on its own.
25 vials00409-4887-10 16,888 Rx · $11,406,665
25 vials this page00409-4887-20 6,605 Rx · $6,379,430
25 vials00409-4887-50 2,310 Rx · $154,043
25 vials00409-4887-99 821 Rx · $219,172
30 vials00409-4887-34 No Medicaid data
Drug total (last 4 qtrs): 26,624 Rx · 3,762,668 units · $18,159,310 gross reimbursed
Tap a pack size to open its page. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data, last 4 quarters.
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