Endari
Generic: Glutamine
- Manufacturer
- Emmaus
- NDC
- 42457-420
- RxCUI
- 1869684
- Route
- ORAL
- ICD-10 indication
- D57.9
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About Endari
What is this medication? Endari is a prescription medication, also known as L-glutamine oral powder, that is used to reduce the acute complications of sickle cell disease. It is indicated for use in adult and pediatric patients who are five years of age or older. The treatment is designed to lower the frequency of pain crises and other severe symptoms that often lead to emergency room visits or hospitalizations for people living with this genetic blood condition.
This medication works by providing red blood cells with the necessary components to combat oxidative stress. Sickle red blood cells are particularly vulnerable to damage from oxidation, which causes them to become stiff and sticky. By increasing the availability of glutamine, the medicine helps the cells produce antioxidants that maintain their flexibility and health. This process makes the cells less likely to cause blockages in the blood vessels, thereby reducing the overall burden of the disease.
Copay & patient assistance
- Patient Copay Amount: Patient is responsible for the first $10.00 of their monthly copayment.
- Maximum Annual Benefit Limit: Not Publicly Available
- Core Eligibility Restrictions: Must be a resident of the United States, Puerto Rico, or U.S. territories; must have private commercial insurance; not valid for patients without insurance ("cash-pay"); ineligible if prescriptions are paid for in part or full by any state or federally funded program (including Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap, VA, DOD, or TRICARE); Medicare Part D enrollees in the prescription drug coverage gap ("donut hole") are ineligible.
- RxBIN, PCN, and Group numbers: Not Publicly Available
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Prescribing information
From the FDA-approved label for Endari. Official source: DailyMed (NLM) · Label effective Jun 20, 2025
Indications and usage
Dosage and administration
Contraindications
Drug interactions
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.
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Medicare Part D coverage
How Endari appears across Medicare Part D plan formularies nationally. Source: CMS monthly Prescription Drug Plan file (2026-04-30).
Covered by plans
4%
216 of 5,509 plans
Most common tier
Tier 5
On 92% of covering formularies
Prior authorization required
92%
of covering formularies
| Tier | Formularies on this tier | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 (preferred generic) | 1 | 8% |
| Tier 5 (specialty) | 12 | 92% |
Step therapy: 0% of formularies
Quantity limits: 46% of formularies
Coverage breadth: 13 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 | — | — | — |
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