0.9 ML tocilizumab 180 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Actemra]

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tocilizumab

RxCUI: 2106075

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.
8.4%
Plan Coverage
426
Plans Covering
T4.2
Avg Tier
100%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for 0.9 ML tocilizumab 180 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Actemra]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, 0.9 ML tocilizumab 180 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Actemra] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 2106075, generic name tocilizumab) appears on 84 distinct formulary files spanning 426 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 8.4% 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 4.2.

Real-world access to 0.9 ML tocilizumab 180 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Actemra] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 100% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 91.7% apply quantity limits.

Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 109,257 Part D beneficiaries filled 0.9 ML tocilizumab 180 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Actemra] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $7,578,780 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $69.37. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry 0.9 ML tocilizumab 180 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Actemra] today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
84
Plans covering
426
Coverage rate
8.4%
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
91.7% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
109,257
Total spending
$7,578,780
Avg per beneficiary
$69.37

Tier Distribution Across Plans

32 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
2 plans
Tier 2, Generic
66 plans
Tier 5, Specialty

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering 0.9 ML tocilizumab 180 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Actemra]

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

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
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
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
HAP CareSource MI Coordinated Health (HMO D-SNP) HAP CARESOURCE T1 Yes $0 MI
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 Yes $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
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
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF FLORIDA, INC. T1 Yes $4.80 FL
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
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF MICHIGAN, INC. T1 Yes $8.80 MI
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF ILLINOIS, INC. T1 Yes $15.20 IL
WellSense Added Value (HMO) BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 Yes $21.70 NH
Hamaspik Medicare Select (HMO D-SNP) HAMASPIK, INC. T1 Yes $34.50 NY
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF COLORADO, INC. T1 Yes $35.20 CO
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. T1 Yes $36.20 NC
Longevity Health Plan (PPO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMP T1 Yes $40.00 NJ
ElderServe Star (HMO I-SNP) ELDERSERVE HEALTH, INC. T1 Yes $58.80 NY
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF NEW YORK, INC. T1 Yes $58.80 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
Community Blue Medicare HMO Signature (HMO) Highmark Western and Northeastern New York Inc. T5 Yes $0 NY
Community Blue Medicare HMO Merit (HMO) Highmark Western and Northeastern New York Inc. T5 Yes $0 NY
Community Blue Medicare PPO Signature (PPO) HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY T5 Yes $0 PA
Complete Blue PPO Signature (PPO) HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY T5 Yes $0 PA
Community Blue Medicare Plus PPO Signature (PPO) HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY T5 Yes $0 PA
Complete Blue PPO Signature (PPO) HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY T5 Yes $0 PA
Complete Blue PPO Merit (PPO) HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY T5 Yes $0 PA
Complete Blue PPO Signature (PPO) HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY T5 Yes $0 PA
Complete Blue PPO Distinct (PPO) HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY T5 Yes $0 PA
Community Blue Medicare Plus PPO Signature (PPO) HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY T5 Yes $0 PA
Complete Blue Plus PPO Merit (PPO) HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY T5 Yes $0 PA
Community Blue Medicare PPO Signature (PPO) HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY T5 Yes $0 PA
Complete Blue PPO Merit (PPO) HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY T5 Yes $0 PA
Community Blue Medicare HMO Signature (HMO) HIGHMARK CHOICE COMPANY T5 Yes $0 PA
Security Blue HMO-POS ValueRx (HMO-POS) HIGHMARK CHOICE COMPANY T5 Yes $0 PA
Community Blue Medicare HMO Signature (HMO) HIGHMARK CHOICE COMPANY T5 Yes $0 PA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 0.9 ML tocilizumab 180 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Actemra] covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, 0.9 ML tocilizumab 180 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Actemra] is covered by 426 Medicare Part D plans (8.4% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is 0.9 ML tocilizumab 180 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Actemra] on Medicare Part D plans?

0.9 ML tocilizumab 180 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Actemra] averages Tier 4.2 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 5.

Does 0.9 ML tocilizumab 180 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Actemra] require prior authorization?

100% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for 0.9 ML tocilizumab 180 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Actemra]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 91.7%.

How much does Medicare spend on 0.9 ML tocilizumab 180 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Actemra]?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on 0.9 ML tocilizumab 180 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Actemra] was $7,578,780, covering 109,257 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $69.37.

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