> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.dataplex-consulting.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.dataplex-consulting.com/data-catalog/cms-data-feeds-dataset/cms-data-feeds-catalog/medicare-quarterly-part-d-spending-by-drug.md). # Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug Part of the [CMS Data Feeds Dataset](/data-catalog/cms-data-feeds-dataset/cms-data-feeds-catalog.md) › Medicare Dataplex delivers this CMS feed as the analysis-ready table `DWV.MEDICARE_QUARTERLY_PART_D_SPENDING_BY_DRUG` on Snowflake and Databricks — coverage from 2025 to 2026 in a single aligned schema, refreshed automatically whenever CMS publishes a new file. Every row carries lineage back to the exact CMS source file that produced it. ## Key facts | | | | ------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------ | | **Snowflake** | `DWV.MEDICARE_QUARTERLY_PART_D_SPENDING_BY_DRUG` | | **Databricks** | `cms_dwv.medicare_quarterly_part_d_spending_by_drug` | | **Coverage** | Jan 2025 – Mar 2026 | | **Rows** | 112,235 (total across all reporting periods) | | **Cadence** | Quarterly | | **Update pattern** | Time-partitioned — each file adds one reporting period | | **CMS published** | 2026-07-23 | | **Loaded** | 2026-07-23 | | **Columns** | 11 data + 6 lineage | | **File versions** | 4 | | **License** | CMS public data — U.S. Government work | | **Platforms** | Snowflake Marketplace · Databricks Delta Sharing | Included in the CMS Data Feeds Dataset — [start a free trial on Snowflake Marketplace](https://app.snowflake.com/marketplace/listing/GZT1Z125KDH/dataplex-consulting-data-products-cms-data-feeds-dataset). {% hint style="success" %} **Current** — CMS last published this feed on 2026-07-23. Coverage runs through 2026-03-31. Next CMS release expected \~Oct 2026. {% endhint %} {% hint style="info" %} **Time-partitioned feed** — each file version covers one reporting period, so history is additive. Query the full table for all periods; filter on `YEAR` for a single period. Do **not** filter to the latest file only — that would return just the 2026 reporting period. {% endhint %} ## Sample queries {% tabs %} {% tab title="Snowflake" %} ```sql -- Each file version covers one reporting period (2025, 2026) — history is additive SELECT * FROM DWV.MEDICARE_QUARTERLY_PART_D_SPENDING_BY_DRUG LIMIT 100; ``` {% endtab %} {% tab title="Databricks" %} ```sql -- Each file version covers one reporting period (2025, 2026) — history is additive SELECT * FROM cms_dwv.medicare_quarterly_part_d_spending_by_drug LIMIT 100; ``` {% endtab %} {% endtabs %} ## About this feed > The Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug dataset presents information on spending for drugs prescribed to Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in Part D by physicians and other healthcare providers. Drugs prescribed in the Medicare Part D program are drugs patients generally administer themselves. It also includes spending information for manufacturer(s) of the drugs as well as consumer-friendly information of drug uses and clinical indications. > > Drug spending metrics for Part D drugs are based on the gross drug cost, which represents total spending for the prescription claim, including Medicare, plan, and beneficiary payments. The Part D spending metrics do not reflect any manufacturers’ rebates or other price concessions as CMS is prohibited from publicly disclosing such information. > > This dataset reports preliminary data that goes beyond the latest date available in the annual Medicare Part D Spending by Drug dataset. The data are updated each quarter and may change with each new release due to claims lag. Once an entire year of data is available with a sufficient run-out period, that data will move out of the preliminary quarterly dataset and into the annual Medicare Part D Spending by Drug dataset. Due to the preliminary nature of the quarterly dataset, we advise using caution when comparing between the annual and quarterly datasets. > > — *Source: CMS feed metadata* **Keywords:** Medicare, Medicare Prescription Drug, Medical Suppliers & Equipment, Drugs **Theme:** Medicare ## Coverage timeline 2025 🟩 · 2026 🟩 2 of 2 years covered — no gaps. ## Release history | Reporting period | CMS published | Loaded | Latest file | | ----------------------- | ------------- | ---------- | ----------- | | 2026-01-01 – 2026-03-31 | 2026-07-23 | 2026-07-23 | ✓ | | 2025-07-01 – 2025-09-30 | 2026-04-30 | 2026-04-30 | | | 2025-04-01 – 2025-06-30 | 2026-01-29 | 2026-01-29 | | | 2025-01-01 – 2025-03-31 | 2025-12-11 | 2025-12-11 | | ## Data dictionary
📋 11 data columns + 6 lineage columns Column-level definitions are maintained by CMS in the official [Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug data dictionary](https://data.cms.gov/resources/medicare-quarterly-part-d-spending-by-drug-data-dictionary). **Data columns** | Column | Type | | ------------------- | ------ | | `BRND_NAME` | TEXT | | `GNRC_NAME` | TEXT | | `TOT_MFTR` | NUMBER | | `MFTR_NAME` | TEXT | | `YEAR` | TEXT | | `TOT_BENES` | NUMBER | | `TOT_CLMS` | NUMBER | | `TOT_SPNDNG` | NUMBER | | `AVG_SPND_PER_BENE` | NUMBER | | `AVG_SPND_PER_CLM` | NUMBER | | `DRUG_USES` | TEXT | **Lineage columns** (present on every feed table) | Column | Type | Description | | -------------- | -------------- | -------------------------------------------- | | `ROW_ID` | TEXT | Unique row ID for this table (PK) | | `FILE_ID` | TEXT | Source file — joins to `FEEDS_FILES.ID` (FK) | | `FILE_FEED_ID` | TEXT | Parent feed — joins to `FEEDS.ID` (FK) | | `FILE_NAME` | TEXT | Source file name as published by CMS | | `ROWNUM` | NUMBER | Row number within the source file | | `CREATED_AT` | TIMESTAMP\_NTZ | Timestamp when the record was loaded |
## Row-level lineage Every row in this table traces to the exact CMS source file that produced it. The `FILE_ID` column joins to the `FEEDS_FILES` catalog table, and `FILE_FEED_ID` joins to the `FEEDS` master table: ```mermaid erDiagram FEEDS ||--o{ FEEDS_FILES : "ID = FEED_ID" FEEDS ||--o{ MEDICARE_QUARTERLY_PART_D_SPENDING_BY_DRUG : "ID = FILE_FEED_ID" FEEDS_FILES ||--o{ MEDICARE_QUARTERLY_PART_D_SPENDING_BY_DRUG : "ID = FILE_ID" FEEDS { text ID PK text TITLE text VIEW_NAME text ACCURAL_PERIODICITY } FEEDS_FILES { text ID PK text FEED_ID FK date TEMPORAL_START date TEMPORAL_END date CMS_FEED_MODIFIED number IS_LATEST } MEDICARE_QUARTERLY_PART_D_SPENDING_BY_DRUG { text ROW_ID PK text FILE_ID FK text FILE_FEED_ID FK text BRND_NAME text GNRC_NAME number TOT_MFTR text MFTR_NAME number remaining_7_data_columns } ``` Trace any row back to its source file and reporting period: ```sql SELECT d.BRND_NAME, d.GNRC_NAME, d.TOT_MFTR, ff.TEMPORAL_START, ff.TEMPORAL_END, ff.CMS_FEED_MODIFIED FROM DWV.MEDICARE_QUARTERLY_PART_D_SPENDING_BY_DRUG d JOIN DWV.FEEDS_FILES ff ON d.FILE_ID = ff.ID; ``` ## Source & provenance Published by the **Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services** (bureau 009:38). * [Official CMS data dictionary](https://data.cms.gov/resources/medicare-quarterly-part-d-spending-by-drug-data-dictionary) * [Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug Methodology](https://data.cms.gov/resources/medicare-quarterly-part-d-spending-by-drug-methodology) ## Frequently asked questions ### How often is Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug updated? Quarterly. CMS last published this feed on 2026-07-23, and Dataplex loaded it to the warehouse the same day. New releases are added automatically when CMS publishes them. ### What years does Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug cover? 2025 through 2026. ### How many records are in Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug? 112,235 rows across all four reporting periods. Because this feed is time-partitioned, the full table total is the meaningful count — no deduplication needed. ### How do I get Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug data? It's included in the CMS Data Feeds Dataset on the [Snowflake Marketplace](https://app.snowflake.com/marketplace/listing/GZT1Z125KDH/dataplex-consulting-data-products-cms-data-feeds-dataset) (free trial available) and via [Databricks Delta Sharing](https://checkout.dataplex-consulting.com/b/3cIdR2e1J59Sh2w7pWbQY00). Once mounted, query `DWV.MEDICARE_QUARTERLY_PART_D_SPENDING_BY_DRUG` directly — no pipeline setup required. ## Related feeds {% content-ref url="/pages/s2EeqZCtnEppiu25uEfW" %} [Medicare Part D Spending by Drug](/data-catalog/cms-data-feeds-dataset/cms-data-feeds-catalog/medicare-part-d-spending-by-drug.md) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/pV6JFrDKrRy3OgkAJ8RK" %} [Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug](/data-catalog/cms-data-feeds-dataset/cms-data-feeds-catalog/medicare-part-d-prescribers-by-provider-and-drug.md) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/L6LJVEBqrN0qUVMZz34f" %} [Medicare Part D Opioid Prescribing Rates - by Geography](/data-catalog/cms-data-feeds-dataset/cms-data-feeds-catalog/medicare-part-d-opioid-prescribing-rates-by-geography.md) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/S696BTb9VK7JkeRV2a52" %} [Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Geography and Drug](/data-catalog/cms-data-feeds-dataset/cms-data-feeds-catalog/medicare-part-d-prescribers-by-geography-and-drug.md) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/3Gpjb984k3o8xLswelN4" %} [Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider](/data-catalog/cms-data-feeds-dataset/cms-data-feeds-catalog/medicare-part-d-prescribers-by-provider.md) {% endcontent-ref %} ## Get this feed 1. 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