Box 1: Cumulative Net Price Increases
Box 1 visualizes the cumulative number of net price increases for selected products and labelers, tracked day-by-day across the chosen years.
How to use this box:
- Select Years: Use the year or year range filters to choose which years to display. The chart will update to show daily price increase activity for each selected year.
- Filter by Product and Labeler: Use the product and labeler dropdowns in the sidebar to focus on specific drugs or manufacturers. Multiple selections are supported.
- Interpret the Chart: Each line represents a year, with the y-axis showing the running total of net price increases (increases minus decreases) for that year. Spikes indicate periods of frequent price changes.
Tip: Combine filters to analyze pricing trends for a single product, a group of products, or across all labelers.
This chart helps you quickly identify when and how often price increases occur, and compare patterns across years or between different products and labelers.
Box 2: Product Price Distribution
Box 2 displays the distribution of unit prices for selected products and labelers, helping you compare price ranges and spot outliers.
How to use this box:
- Filter by Product and Labeler: Use the sidebar controls to select one or more products and labelers. The chart updates to show the price distribution for your selection.
- Interpret the Chart: The plot visualizes the spread and clustering of unit prices, making it easy to identify typical price ranges and unusual values.
Tip: Use this box to compare price variability across different products or manufacturers.
Box 3: Price Change Frequency
Box 3 shows how frequently price changes (increases or decreases) occur for the selected products and labelers over time.
How to use this box:
- Filter by Product and Labeler: Select your focus using the sidebar controls. The chart will display the count of price changes for your selection.
- Interpret the Chart: Peaks in the chart indicate periods with more frequent price changes, helping you spot volatility or stability in pricing.
Tip: Use this box to identify when products experience the most price activity.
Box 4: SDUD Base Data Overview
Box 4 provides a summary of SDUD (State Drug Utilization Data) for the selected products and labelers.
How to use this box:
- Filter by Product and Labeler: Use the sidebar to refine the data shown.
- Interpret the Table: The data table presents key SDUD metrics, such as utilization and reimbursement, for your selection.
Tip: Use this box to explore SDUD trends and compare across products or labelers.
Box 5: Additional Price Metrics
Box 5 displays supplementary price-related metrics for the selected products and labelers.
How to use this box:
- Filter by Product and Labeler: Adjust the sidebar controls to focus the analysis.
- Interpret the Chart/Table: Review the provided metrics to gain deeper insight into pricing dynamics.
Tip: Use this box to complement your analysis from other boxes.
Box 6: Advanced Price Analysis
Box 6 offers advanced analytics or custom calculations for the selected products and labelers.
How to use this box:
- Filter by Product and Labeler: Use the sidebar to select your focus.
- Interpret the Output: Examine the advanced metrics or visualizations for deeper insights.
Tip: Use this box for specialized or power-user analysis.
CPI Data: Cumulative and Annual Trends
The CPI Data section visualizes Consumer Price Index (CPI) trends relevant to pharmaceutical pricing.
How to use this section:
- Select Year Range: Use the year slider to focus on specific periods.
- Interpret the Plots: The cumulative plot shows long-term CPI movement, while the annual plot highlights year-over-year changes.
Tip: Use CPI data to contextualize drug price changes against broader economic trends.
Box Plot: Price Distribution Overview
The Box Plot provides a statistical summary of price distributions for the selected products and labelers.
How to use this box:
- Filter by Product and Labeler: Use the sidebar controls to refine the data.
- Interpret the Plot: The box plot shows median, quartiles, and outliers, helping you quickly assess price variability.
Tip: Use this box to compare price consistency and spot outliers across selections.
SDUD Labeler Share of Medicaid Brand Drug Spending Changes
This section visualizes the share of Medicaid brand drug spending changes attributable to different labelers.
How to use this section:
- Filter Options: Choose to view either price increases only or all price changes (increases and decreases).
- Interpret the Chart: The stacked bar chart displays the top labelers by their share of spending changes over the years.
Tip: Use this analysis to identify which labelers have the most significant impact on Medicaid spending due to price changes.
Therapeutic Class Impact on Medicaid Spending Changes
This section visualizes how changes in brand drug prices by therapeutic class have impacted Medicaid spending.
How to use this section:
- Cumulative vs. Annual View: Choose to view either cumulative spending impact over time or annual share of spending change.
- Interpret the Chart: The stacked bar chart displays the contribution of each therapeutic class to Medicaid spending changes.
Tip: Use this analysis to understand which therapeutic classes are driving changes in Medicaid drug spending.