0.5 ML leuprolide acetate 60 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Eligard]
leuprolide acetate
RxCUI: 825333
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for 0.5 ML leuprolide acetate 60 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Eligard]
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, 0.5 ML leuprolide acetate 60 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Eligard] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 825333, generic name leuprolide acetate) appears on 299 distinct formulary files spanning 4,815 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 95% of enrollable Part D products, near-universal placement. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 4, with a cross-plan average of Tier 3.3.
Real-world access to 0.5 ML leuprolide acetate 60 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Eligard] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 82.9% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 1% require step therapy. 32.4% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 2,942 Part D beneficiaries filled 0.5 ML leuprolide acetate 60 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Eligard] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $9,868,106 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $3,354.22. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry 0.5 ML leuprolide acetate 60 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Eligard] today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 299
- Plans covering
- 4,815
- Coverage rate
- 95%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 4
- Average tier
- Tier 3, Preferred Brand
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 82.9% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 1% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 32.4% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 2,942
- Total spending
- $9,868,106
- Avg per beneficiary
- $3,354.22
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering 0.5 ML leuprolide acetate 60 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Eligard]
100 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.
| Plan | Insurer | Tier | PA | Premium | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Community Complete Select (HMO D-SNP) | SENTARA HEALTH PLANS | T1 | Yes | $0 | VA |
| Sentara Community Complete (HMO D-SNP) | SENTARA HEALTH PLANS | T1 | Yes | $0 | VA |
| Florida Complete Care-Duals VIP (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HPMP OF FLORIDA, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| ElderServe MAP (HMO D-SNP) | ELDERSERVE HEALTH, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | NY |
| Cooperative Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | GROUP HEALTH COOPERATIVE OF EAU CLAIRE | T1 | Yes | $0 | WI |
| Longevity Health Plan (PPO I-SNP) | LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMP | T1 | Yes | $0 | NJ |
| Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | MERCY CARE | T1 | Yes | $0 | AZ |
| Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | MERCY CARE | T1 | Yes | $0 | AZ |
| Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | MERCY CARE | T1 | Yes | $0 | AZ |
| Elderplan Plus Long-Term Care (HMO-POS D-SNP) | ELDERPLAN, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | NY |
| Health Choice Pathway (HMO D-SNP) | HEALTH CHOICE ARIZONA, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | AZ |
| Healthfirst CompleteCare (HMO D-SNP) | HEALTHFIRST HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | NY |
| IMCare Classic (HMO D-SNP) | ITASCA MEDICAL CARE | T1 | Yes | $0 | MN |
| Johns Hopkins Advantage MD D-SNP (HMO D-SNP) | HOPKINS HEALTH ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | MD |
| MetroPlus UltraCare (HMO D-SNP) | METROPLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | NY |
| Upper Peninsula Health Plan MI Coordinated Health (HMO D-SNP) | UPPER PENINSULA HEALTH PLAN, LLC | T1 | Yes | $0 | MI |
| CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | CARESOURCE GEORGIA CO. | T1 | Yes | $0 | GA |
| Senior Whole Health SCO (HMO D-SNP) | SENIOR WHOLE HEALTH, LLC | T1 | Yes | $0 | MA |
| Senior Whole Health SCO NHC (HMO D-SNP) | SENIOR WHOLE HEALTH, LLC | T1 | Yes | $0 | MA |
| Molina One Care (HMO D-SNP) | SENIOR WHOLE HEALTH, LLC | T1 | Yes | $0 | MA |
| HAP CareSource MI Coordinated Health (HMO D-SNP) | HAP CARESOURCE | T1 | Yes | $0 | MI |
| PruittHealth Premier D-SNP (HMO D-SNP) | PRUITTHEALTH PREMIER, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | GA |
| Simpra Advantage Dual Care (PPO D-SNP) | SIMPRA ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | AL |
| Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Ventura County Medi-Cal Managed Care Commission | T1 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Health Care Service Corporation | T1 | Yes | $0 | NM |
| Blue Cross MA Dual Care Plus Preferred (PPO D-SNP) | Health Care Service Corporation | T1 | Yes | $0 | NM |
| Horizon NJ TotalCare (HMO D-SNP) | HORIZON HEALTHCARE OF NEW JERSEY, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | NJ |
| SecureBlue (HMO D-SNP) | HMO Minnesota | T1 | Yes | $0 | MN |
| NaviCare (HMO D-SNP) | FALLON COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| Hamaspik Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP) | HAMASPIK, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | NY |
| SeniorCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) | SOUTH COUNTRY HEALTH ALLIANCE | T1 | Yes | $0 | MN |
| AbilityCare (HMO D-SNP) | SOUTH COUNTRY HEALTH ALLIANCE | T1 | Yes | $0 | MN |
| Alameda Alliance Wellness (HMO D-SNP) | ALAMEDA ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH | T1 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| CCA One Care (HMO D-SNP) | COMMONWEALTH CARE ALLIANCE, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | MA |
| CCA Senior Care Options (HMO D-SNP) | COMMONWEALTH CARE ALLIANCE, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | MA |
| Elevate Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP) | DENVER HEALTH MEDICAL PLAN, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | CO |
| AllCare Advantage Redwood Rx (HMO D-SNP) | ALLCARE HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | OR |
| PrimeWest Senior Health Complete (HMO D-SNP) | PRIMEWEST RURAL MN HEALTH CARE ACCESS INITIATIVE | T1 | Yes | $0 | MN |
| Prime Health Complete (HMO D-SNP) | PRIMEWEST RURAL MN HEALTH CARE ACCESS INITIATIVE | T1 | Yes | $0 | MN |
| Alterwood Advantage Dual Secure (HMO D-SNP) | ALTERWOOD ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | MD |
| Nascentia Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL NEW YORK | T1 | Yes | $0 | NY |
| Abilis Health Community (HMO I-SNP) | SIGNATURE ADVANTAGE, LLC | T1 | Yes | $0 | KY, TN |
| Arkansas Integrated Providers (AIP) Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | ARKANSAS SUPERIOR SELECT, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | AR |
| Community Care's Partnership Program (HMO D-SNP) | COMMUNITY CARE HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | WI |
| Platino Blindao (HMO D-SNP) | TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | PR |
| Platino Enlace (HMO D-SNP) | TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | PR |
| PLATINO ADVANCE (HMO D-SNP) | TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | PR |
| PLATINO PLUS (HMO D-SNP) | TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | PR |
| Mass General Brigham SCO (HMO D-SNP) | MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM HEALTH PLAN, INC | T1 | Yes | $0 | MA |
| Mass General Brigham One Care (HMO D-SNP) | MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM HEALTH PLAN, INC | T1 | Yes | $0 | MA |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 0.5 ML leuprolide acetate 60 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Eligard] covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, 0.5 ML leuprolide acetate 60 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Eligard] is covered by 4,815 Medicare Part D plans (95% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is 0.5 ML leuprolide acetate 60 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Eligard] on Medicare Part D plans?
0.5 ML leuprolide acetate 60 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Eligard] averages Tier 3.3 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.
Does 0.5 ML leuprolide acetate 60 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Eligard] require prior authorization?
82.9% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for 0.5 ML leuprolide acetate 60 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Eligard]. Step therapy: 1%. Quantity limits: 32.4%.
How much does Medicare spend on 0.5 ML leuprolide acetate 60 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Eligard]?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on 0.5 ML leuprolide acetate 60 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Eligard] was $9,868,106, covering 2,942 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $3,354.22.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.