0.6 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.5 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp]
darbepoetin alfa
RxCUI: 731229
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for 0.6 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.5 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp]
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, 0.6 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.5 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 731229, generic name darbepoetin alfa) appears on 58 distinct formulary files spanning 1,364 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 26.9% 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 4.3.
Real-world access to 0.6 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.5 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 96.6% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 0% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 5,574 Part D beneficiaries filled 0.6 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.5 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $59,909,953 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $10,748.11. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry 0.6 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.5 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp] today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 58
- Plans covering
- 1,364
- Coverage rate
- 26.9%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 5
- Average tier
- Tier 4, Non-Preferred
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 96.6% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 0% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 0% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 5,574
- Total spending
- $59,909,953
- Avg per beneficiary
- $10,748.11
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Standalone Drug Plans (PDP) Covering 0.6 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.5 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp]
5 standalone prescription drug plans include this drug.
| Plan | Insurer | Tier | PA | ST | Premium | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC (PDP) | UNITEDHEALTHCARE INS. CO. & UHC INS. CO. OF NY | T5 | Yes | No | $0 | - |
| AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC (PDP) | UNITEDHEALTHCARE INS. CO. & UHC INS. CO. OF NY | T5 | Yes | No | $0 | - |
| AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHC (PDP) | UNITEDHEALTHCARE INS. CO. & UHC INS. CO. OF NY | T5 | Yes | No | $0 | - |
| AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHC (PDP) | UNITEDHEALTHCARE INS. CO. & UHC INS. CO. OF NY | T5 | Yes | No | $0 | - |
| AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHC (PDP) | UNITEDHEALTHCARE INS. CO. & UHC INS. CO. OF NY | T5 | Yes | No | $0 | - |
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering 0.6 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.5 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp]
95 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.
| Plan | Insurer | Tier | PA | Premium | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| SecureBlue (HMO D-SNP) | HMO Minnesota | T1 | Yes | $0 | MN |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Diamond (HMO D-SNP) | GATEWAY HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | PA |
| Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Diamond (HMO D-SNP) | GATEWAY HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | PA |
| Highmark Health Options Duals (HMO D-SNP) | HIGHMARK HEALTH OPTIONS WEST VIRGINIA INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | WV |
| Highmark Health Options Duals (HMO D-SNP) | HIGHMARK BCBSD, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | DE |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) | HCSC INSURANCE SERVICES COMPANY | T1 | Yes | $4.80 | TX |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) | GHS INSURANCE COMPANY | T1 | Yes | $5.00 | OK |
| Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Ruby (HMO D-SNP) | GATEWAY HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | Yes | $13.10 | PA |
| Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Ruby (HMO D-SNP) | GATEWAY HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | Yes | $17.60 | PA |
| Highmark Health Options Duals Select (HMO D-SNP) | HIGHMARK BCBSD, INC. | T1 | Yes | $31.20 | DE |
| Hamaspik Medicare Select (HMO D-SNP) | HAMASPIK, INC. | T1 | Yes | $34.50 | NY |
| CareAdvantage (HMO D-SNP) | SAN MATEO HEALTH COMMISSION | T2 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| CalOptima Health OneCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) | ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY | T2 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| Geisinger Gold Preferred Complete Rx (PPO) | GEISINGER INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | T4 | Yes | $0 | PA |
| Geisinger Gold Secure Rx (HMO D-SNP) | GEISINGER HEALTH PLAN | T4 | Yes | $0 | PA |
| Geisinger Gold Classic 360 Rx (HMO) | GEISINGER HEALTH PLAN | T4 | Yes | $0 | PA |
| Geisinger Gold Classic Essential Rx (HMO) | GEISINGER HEALTH PLAN | T4 | Yes | $0 | PA |
| Geisinger Gold Value Rx (HMO) | GEISINGER HEALTH PLAN | T4 | Yes | $23.00 | PA |
| Geisinger Gold Classic Complete Rx (HMO) | GEISINGER HEALTH PLAN | T4 | Yes | $48.00 | PA |
| Geisinger Gold Classic Advantage Rx (HMO) | GEISINGER HEALTH PLAN | T4 | Yes | $99.30 | PA |
| Geisinger Gold Preferred Advantage Rx (PPO) | GEISINGER INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | T4 | Yes | $112.00 | PA |
| UHC Dual Complete IA-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UNITEDHEALTHCARE OF WISCONSIN, INC. | T5 | Yes | $0 | IA |
| UHC Dual Complete MO-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UNITEDHEALTHCARE OF WISCONSIN, INC. | T5 | Yes | $0 | MO |
| UHC Dual Complete NE-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UNITEDHEALTHCARE OF WISCONSIN, INC. | T5 | Yes | $0 | NE |
| UHC Dual Complete KS-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UNITEDHEALTHCARE OF WISCONSIN, INC. | T5 | Yes | $0 | KS |
| UHC Dual Complete MO-S3 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UNITEDHEALTHCARE OF WISCONSIN, INC. | T5 | Yes | $0 | MO |
| UHC Dual Complete KS-Q1 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UNITEDHEALTHCARE OF WISCONSIN, INC. | T5 | Yes | $0 | KS |
| UHC Dual Complete TN-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UNITEDHEALTHCARE PLAN OF THE RIVER VALLEY, INC. | T5 | Yes | $0 | TN |
| UHC Dual Complete TN-Y001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UNITEDHEALTHCARE PLAN OF THE RIVER VALLEY, INC. | T5 | Yes | $0 | TN |
| UHC Dual Complete TN-Y2 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UNITEDHEALTHCARE PLAN OF THE RIVER VALLEY, INC. | T5 | Yes | $0 | TN |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MI-0001 (PPO) | UNITEDHEALTHCARE INSURANCE COMPANY | T5 | Yes | $0 | MI |
| UHC Dual Complete NM-Y1 (PPO D-SNP) | UNITEDHEALTHCARE INSURANCE COMPANY | T5 | Yes | $0 | NM |
| UHC Dual Complete NM-S1 (PPO D-SNP) | UNITEDHEALTHCARE INSURANCE COMPANY | T5 | Yes | $0 | NM |
| UHC Dual Complete NM-V1 (PPO D-SNP) | UNITEDHEALTHCARE INSURANCE COMPANY | T5 | Yes | $0 | NM |
| UHC Dual Complete AZ-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | ARIZONA PHYSICIANS IPA, INC. | T5 | Yes | $0 | AZ |
| UHC Dual Complete AZ-Y001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | ARIZONA PHYSICIANS IPA, INC. | T5 | Yes | $0 | AZ |
| UHC Dual Complete VA-Y4 (PPO D-SNP) | CARE IMPROVEMENT PLUS SOUTH CENTRAL INSURANCE CO. | T5 | Yes | $0 | VA |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AL-0001 (HMO-POS) | UNITEDHEALTHCARE OF THE MIDLANDS, INC. | T5 | Yes | $0 | AL |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 0.6 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.5 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp] covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, 0.6 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.5 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp] is covered by 1,364 Medicare Part D plans (26.9% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is 0.6 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.5 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp] on Medicare Part D plans?
0.6 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.5 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp] averages Tier 4.3 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 5.
Does 0.6 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.5 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp] require prior authorization?
96.6% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for 0.6 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.5 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0%.
How much does Medicare spend on 0.6 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.5 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp]?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on 0.6 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.5 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp] was $59,909,953, covering 5,574 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $10,748.11.
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