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Expensive cancer drugs by annual Medicare payments in the United States 2014

Top 10 cancer drugs based on annual Medicare Part B payments in 2014 (Figures expressed in millions of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise specified)

The data shows the ten most expensive Medicare Part B payments for cancer (and selected other) drugs delivered in the physician office and at home by total Medicare annual payments in 2014. During this time, annual Medicare payments for Denosumab injections totaled some 505.9 million USD. The size and demographic of medical professionals in oncology plays a significant role in the accessibility and quality of cancer care for patients in the U.S.

Ranibizumab injection 1310.8
Aflibercept injection 1239.9
Rituximab injection 852.6
Infliximab injection 785.9
Pegfilgrastim injection 641.3
Bevacizumab injection 594
Denosumab injection 505.9
Trastuzumab injection 289.3
Pemetrexed injection 287.7
Bortezomib injection 283