0.5 ML tirzepatide 25 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Zepbound]

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tirzepatide

RxCUI: 2669718

Important: Drug coverage and costs vary by plan and location. Verify coverage directly with your Medicare plan before filling a prescription. This is informational data only and should not replace advice from your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
0.5%
Plan Coverage
26
Plans Covering
T4.1
Avg Tier
100%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for 0.5 ML tirzepatide 25 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Zepbound]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, 0.5 ML tirzepatide 25 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Zepbound] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 2669718, generic name tirzepatide) appears on 13 distinct formulary files spanning 26 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 0.5% of enrollable Part D products, selective placement; verify formulary inclusion before enrolling. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 5, with a cross-plan average of Tier 4.1.

Real-world access to 0.5 ML tirzepatide 25 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Zepbound] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 100% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 92.3% apply quantity limits.

Medicare Part D spending dashboard figures are not published for this drug. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry 0.5 ML tirzepatide 25 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Zepbound] today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
13
Plans covering
26
Coverage rate
0.5%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 5
Average tier
Tier 4, Non-Preferred

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
100% of formularies
Step therapy required
0% of formularies
Quantity limits
92.3% of formularies

Tier Distribution Across Plans

3 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
1 plans
Tier 2, Generic
10 plans
Tier 4, Non-Preferred
12 plans
Tier 5, Specialty

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering 0.5 ML tirzepatide 25 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Zepbound]

26 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
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
CareAdvantage (HMO D-SNP) SAN MATEO HEALTH COMMISSION T2 Yes $0 CA
Health First Rewards H1099-014 (HMO) HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS T4 Yes $0 FL
Health First SunSaver H1099-016 (HMO) HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS T4 Yes $0 FL
Health First Complete Care H1099-023 (HMO) HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS T4 Yes $0 FL
Health First Emerald Plus H1099-024 (HMO) HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS T4 Yes $0 FL
Health First Premier Access H1099-025 (HMO-POS) HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS T4 Yes $0 FL
Health First Emerald Plus H1099-026 (HMO) HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS T4 Yes $0 FL
Health First Premier Access H1099-027 (HMO-POS) HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS T4 Yes $0 FL
Health First Emerald Plus H1099-028 (HMO) HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS T4 Yes $0 FL
Health First Value H1099-006 (HMO) HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS T4 Yes $15.00 FL
Health First Classic H1099-001 (HMO-POS) HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS T4 Yes $49.40 FL
Troy Medicare (HMO) TROY HEALTH, INC. T5 Yes $0 NC
Troy Medicare for Dual-eligible Beneficiaries (HMO D-SNP) TROY HEALTH, INC. T5 Yes $0 NC
Contra Costa Health Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) CONTRA COSTA COUNTY MEDICAL SERVICE DBA CONTRA COSTA HEALTH T5 Yes $0 CA
Keystone First VIP Choice (HMO D-SNP) VISTA HEALTH PLAN, INC. T5 Yes $0 PA
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) VISTA HEALTH PLAN, INC. T5 Yes $0 PA
First Choice VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) SELECT HEALTH OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC. T5 Yes $0 SC
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Next, Inc. T5 Yes $0 DE
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care Choice (HMO D-SNP) AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Next, Inc. T5 Yes $0 DE
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) AMERIHEALTH CARITAS FLORIDA INC T5 Yes $0 FL
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) AMERIHEALTH CARITAS LOUISIANA, INC. T5 Yes $0 LA
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) AMERIHEALTH CARITAS NORTH CAROLINA, INC. T5 Yes $0 NC
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) AMERIHEALTH MICHIGAN, INC. T5 Yes $0 MI

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 0.5 ML tirzepatide 25 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Zepbound] covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, 0.5 ML tirzepatide 25 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Zepbound] is covered by 26 Medicare Part D plans (0.5% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is 0.5 ML tirzepatide 25 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Zepbound] on Medicare Part D plans?

0.5 ML tirzepatide 25 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Zepbound] averages Tier 4.1 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 5.

Does 0.5 ML tirzepatide 25 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Zepbound] require prior authorization?

100% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for 0.5 ML tirzepatide 25 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Zepbound]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 92.3%.

Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainMedicare Editorial