Otezla (Apremilast) — Medicare Part D spending
Multiple manufacturers (2) · Rank #58 by total Part D spend · CMS data year 2023
Medicare Part D spent $876,955,030 on Otezla (Apremilast) in 2023, the #58 drug by total Part D spending out of 3,598 drugs. That worked out to about $79.73 per dosage unit, $4,914 per claim and $32,703 per beneficiary, across 178,462 claims for 26,816 beneficiaries. Average spending per dosage unit rose +8.7% from 2022. These are aggregate Medicare program figures (gross drug cost), not the price you pay.
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Spending by Drug (data year 2023). Data as of June 2026.
Otezla (Apremilast) spending at a glance (2023)
| Metric | Otezla (Apremilast) |
|---|---|
| Total Part D spending (2023) | $876,955,030 |
| Total spending (2022) | $710,069,159 |
| Year-over-year change in total spending | +23.5% |
| Average spending per dosage unit (2023) | $79.73 |
| Change in spend per dosage unit (YoY) | +8.7% |
| Avg annual change per dosage unit (2019-2023 CAGR) | +8.4% |
| Average spending per claim (2023) | $4,914 |
| Average spending per beneficiary (2023) | $32,703 |
| Total claims (2023) | 178,462 |
| Beneficiaries (2023) | 26,816 |
| Total dosage units (2023) | 11,001,585 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Multiple manufacturers (2) |
| National rank by total spend (of 3,598 drugs) | #58 |
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Spending by Drug (data year 2023). Data as of June 2026.
2022 vs 2023
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total spending | $710,069,159 | $876,955,030 | +23.5% |
| Avg spend per dosage unit | $73.38 | $79.73 | +8.7% |
| Avg spend per claim | $4,672 | $4,914 | — |
| Avg spend per beneficiary | $29,493 | $32,703 | — |
| Total claims | 151,971 | 178,462 | — |
| Beneficiaries | 24,076 | 26,816 | — |
How Otezla compares with nearby drugs
Drugs with total Part D spending closest to Otezla (Apremilast):
| Drug (rank) | Total spend 2023 | Per dosage unit | Per-unit YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otezla (Apremilast) (this drug, #58) | $876,955,030 | $79.73 | +8.7% |
| Abiraterone Acetate (#56) | $877,469,517 | $33.61 | -3.9% |
| Epclusa (Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir) (#57) | $877,398,115 | $928.11 | +2.3% |
| Anoro Ellipta (Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr) (#59) | $872,959,570 | $8.07 | +3.8% |
| Advair Diskus (Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol) (#60) | $868,795,720 | $7.03 | +2.6% |
| Cosentyx Sensoready (2 Pens) (Secukinumab) (#61) | $852,693,125 | $3,527.02 | +8.9% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Medicare Part D spend on Otezla?
Medicare Part D spent $876,955,030 on Otezla (Apremilast) in 2023 (the latest CMS data year), across 178,462 claims for 26,816 beneficiaries. That ranks #58 of 3,598 drugs by total Part D spending. This is gross drug cost (Medicare, plan and beneficiary payments combined), not the price you personally pay.
What is the average spending per dosage unit for Otezla?
In 2023, the weighted average Medicare Part D spending per dosage unit for Otezla (Apremilast) was $79.73. Compared with 2022 it rose +8.7%. A "dosage unit" is one pill, tablet, milliliter or other billing unit, so this is not the price of a prescription.
Who makes Otezla?
CMS attributes Otezla (Apremilast) to Multiple manufacturers (2) in the 2023 Part D spending file. Average spending per claim was $4,914 and per beneficiary $32,703.
Is the Otezla figure the price I pay?
No. These are aggregate Medicare Part D program figures (total gross drug cost and averages across all claims), published by CMS for transparency. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your plan, formulary, deductible and coverage phase. Always check your plan and talk to your pharmacist or doctor.
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Source & what this means
Figures are from the CMS Medicare Part D Spending by Drug dataset (data year 2023, US public domain). "Total spending" is the gross drug cost — Medicare, plan and beneficiary payments combined — for Part D claims; it is not a list price, a negotiated price, or what any individual pays. Spending per dosage unit is volume-weighted across formulations. This is general public-spending information, not medical or pricing advice. Your own cost depends on your plan, deductible and coverage phase — verify with your Part D plan and a pharmacist. Data as of June 2026. See our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20