DAWNZERA
Generic: donidalorsen
- NDC
- 71860-103
- RxCUI
- 2724447
- Route
- SUBCUTANEOUS
- ICD-10 indication
- F20.9
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About DAWNZERA
What is this medication? Silenor is a prescription medication primarily used to treat insomnia in adults, specifically focusing on sleep maintenance issues. It is designed for patients who have trouble staying asleep once they have gone to bed, rather than those who only have trouble falling asleep initially. This medication contains a low dose of the active ingredient doxepin, which is a member of the tricyclic antidepressant family but is used at these specific levels for its sedating properties. The drug functions by acting as a selective histamine H1 receptor antagonist in the brain. By blocking histamine, which is a chemical that promotes alertness and wakefulness, the medication helps the body maintain a state of sleep throughout the night. It is typically taken once daily within thirty minutes of bedtime, and it is important to follow a doctor's instructions to avoid taking it too late in the night, which helps minimize potential side effects or morning grogginess.
Copay & patient assistance
- Patient Copay Amount: As little as $0 out-of-pocket
- Maximum Annual Benefit Limit: Not Publicly Available
- Core Eligibility Restrictions: Patients must have commercial insurance coverage. The program is not available to individuals who use any state or federal government-funded healthcare program to cover a portion of medication costs, including Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Department of Defense, or Veterans Administration.
- RxBIN, PCN, and Group numbers: Not Publicly Available
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Prescribing information
From the FDA-approved label for DAWNZERA. Official source: DailyMed (NLM) · Label effective Sep 24, 2025
Indications and usage
Dosage and administration
Contraindications
Warnings and precautions
Adverse reactions
Use in pregnancy
Label text is reproduced as-is from the FDA-approved label. We do not paraphrase, summarize, or omit. Content above is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your prescribing clinician or pharmacist before making decisions about your medication.
Conditions we've indexed resources for
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Medicare Part D coverage
How DAWNZERA appears across Medicare Part D plan formularies nationally. Source: CMS monthly Prescription Drug Plan file (2026-04-30).
Covered by plans
1%
34 of 5,509 plans
Most common tier
Tier 5
On 63% of covering formularies
Prior authorization required
100%
of covering formularies
| Tier | Formularies on this tier | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 (preferred generic) | 1 | 13% |
| Tier 4 (non-preferred brand) | 2 | 25% |
| Tier 5 (specialty) | 5 | 63% |
Step therapy: 0% of formularies
Quantity limits: 88% of formularies
Coverage breadth: 8 of 65 formularies
How to read this:plans on the same formulary share tier + PA rules. Your specific plan's copay depends on (a) the tier above, (b) your plan's cost-share for that tier, (c) whether you're in the initial coverage phase or past the 2026 $2,000 out-of-pocket cap. For your exact plan, check its Summary of Benefits or log in to your Medicare.gov account. Copay cards don't apply to Medicare (federal law).
Prior authorization & coverage
| Payer | PA | Step therapy | Copay tier |
|---|---|---|---|
— Medicare Part D | Yes | — | — |
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- Label text (when shown) originates from NLM DailyMed.
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