Thalomid
Generic: Thalidomide
- Manufacturer
- Celgene
- NDC
- 59572-205
- RxCUI
- 200390
- Route
- ORAL
- ICD-10 indication
- C90.00
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About Thalomid
What is this medication? Thalomid is a prescription medication primarily used to treat two distinct medical conditions. First, it is indicated for use in combination with a steroid called dexamethasone to treat patients newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma, which is a type of cancer that affects plasma cells in the bone marrow. Second, it is used for the treatment of skin symptoms associated with erythema nodosum leprosum, an inflammatory complication of leprosy, as well as for the long-term maintenance therapy of these symptoms.
The drug works by affecting the body's immune system and interfering with the growth of blood vessels that supply tumors. Because it can cause severe, life-threatening birth defects or fetal death, it is only available through a restricted distribution program. Beyond its immunomodulatory effects, it also has anti-inflammatory properties that help manage the painful skin lesions and inflammation associated with leprosy complications.
Copay & patient assistance
- Patient Copay Amount: Not Publicly Available
- Maximum Annual Benefit Limit: Not Publicly Available
- Core Eligibility Restrictions: Eligible commercially insured patients
- RxBIN, PCN, and Group numbers: Not Publicly Available
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Medicare Part D coverage
How Thalomid appears across Medicare Part D plan formularies nationally. Source: CMS monthly Prescription Drug Plan file (2026-08-31).
Covered by plans
61%
3,362 of 5,499 plans
Most common tier
Tier 5
On 79% of covering formularies
Prior authorization required
87%
of covering formularies
| Tier | Formularies on this tier | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 (preferred generic) | 59 | 18% |
| Tier 2 (generic) | 2 | 1% |
| Tier 4 (non-preferred brand) | 7 | 2% |
| Tier 5 (specialty) | 259 | 79% |
| Tier 6 | 1 | 0% |
Step therapy: 0% of formularies
Quantity limits: 84% of formularies
Coverage breadth: 328 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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