Medicare Part D coverage · 1 · RxCUI 352046
1 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.06 MG/ML Injection [Aranesp]
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, 1 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.06 MG/ML Injection [Aranesp] is covered by 1,364 Medicare Part D plans (27% of enrollable products), averaging Tier 3.4, with prior authorization required on 96.6% of covering formularies.
- 27%
- Plan coverage
- 1,364
- Plans covering
- T3.4
- Avg tier
- 96.6%
- Prior auth required
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for 1 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.06 MG/ML Injection [Aranesp]
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, 1 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.06 MG/ML Injection [Aranesp] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 352046, generic name 1) appears on 58 distinct formulary files spanning 1,364 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 27% of enrollable Part D products, selective placement; verify formulary inclusion before enrolling. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 4, with a cross-plan average of Tier 3.4.
Real-world access to 1 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.06 MG/ML Injection [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 1 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.06 MG/ML Injection [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 1 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.06 MG/ML Injection [Aranesp] today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 58
- Plans covering
- 1,364
- Coverage rate
- 27%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 4
- Average tier
- Tier 3, Preferred Brand
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 1 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.06 MG/ML Injection [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 | T4 | Yes | No | $0 | - |
| AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC (PDP) | Unitedhealthcare INS. Co. & UHC INS. Co. OF NY | T4 | Yes | No | $0 | - |
| AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHC (PDP) | Unitedhealthcare INS. Co. & UHC INS. Co. OF NY | T4 | Yes | No | $0 | - |
| AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHC (PDP) | Unitedhealthcare INS. Co. & UHC INS. Co. OF NY | T4 | Yes | No | $0 | - |
| AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHC (PDP) | Unitedhealthcare INS. Co. & UHC INS. Co. OF NY | T4 | Yes | No | $0 | - |
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering 1 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.06 MG/ML Injection [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 |
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| 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 |
| Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO) | Selecthealth, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | UT |
| Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO) | Selecthealth, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | NV |
| Select Health Medicare Dual (HMO D-SNP) | Selecthealth, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | UT |
| Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO) | Selecthealth, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | UT |
| Select Health Medicare + Kroger (HMO) | Selecthealth, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | NV |
| Select Health Medicare + Kroger (HMO) | Selecthealth, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | UT |
| Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO) | Selecthealth, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | CO |
| Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO) | Selecthealth, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | CO |
| Select Health Medicare + Kroger (HMO) | Selecthealth, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | CO |
| Select Health Medicare Flex (HMO) | Selecthealth, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | CO |
| Select Health Medicare + Kroger (HMO) | Selecthealth, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | CO |
| Select Health Medicare Active (HMO) | Selecthealth, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | CO |
| Select Health Medicare Dual (HMO D-SNP) | Selecthealth, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | NV |
| Select Health Medicare Wellness (HMO) | Selecthealth, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | NV |
| Healthy Mississippi Premier Advantage (HMO-POS) | Healthy Mississippi, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | MS |
| UHC Dual Complete IA-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Unitedhealthcare OF Wisconsin, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | IA |
| UHC Dual Complete MO-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Unitedhealthcare OF Wisconsin, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | MO |
| UHC Dual Complete NE-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Unitedhealthcare OF Wisconsin, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | NE |
| UHC Dual Complete KS-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Unitedhealthcare OF Wisconsin, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | KS |
| UHC Dual Complete MO-S3 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Unitedhealthcare OF Wisconsin, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | MO |
| UHC Dual Complete KS-Q1 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Unitedhealthcare OF Wisconsin, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | KS |
| UHC Dual Complete TN-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Unitedhealthcare Plan OF THE River Valley, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | TN |
| UHC Dual Complete TN-Y001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Unitedhealthcare Plan OF THE River Valley, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | TN |
| UHC Dual Complete TN-Y2 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Unitedhealthcare Plan OF THE River Valley, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | TN |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MI-0001 (PPO) | Unitedhealthcare Insurance Company | T4 | Yes | $0 | MI |
Showing top 50 of 95 plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 1 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.06 MG/ML Injection [Aranesp] covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, 1 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.06 MG/ML Injection [Aranesp] is covered by 1,364 Medicare Part D plans (27% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is 1 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.06 MG/ML Injection [Aranesp] on Medicare Part D plans?
1 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.06 MG/ML Injection [Aranesp] averages Tier 3.4 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.
Does 1 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.06 MG/ML Injection [Aranesp] require prior authorization?
96.6% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for 1 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.06 MG/ML Injection [Aranesp]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0%.
How much does Medicare spend on 1 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.06 MG/ML Injection [Aranesp]?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on 1 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.06 MG/ML Injection [Aranesp] was $59,909,953, covering 5,574 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $10,748.11.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Nationwide similar Part D drugs
Data-derived peers across the CMS Part D formulary extract: nearest average tier placement and nearest prior-authorization rate. Not therapeutic alternatives or same-generic strengths.
Closest average formulary tier
- ganciclovir 0.0015 MG/MG Ophthalmic Gel [Zirgan] T3.4
- pentosan polysulfate 100 MG Oral Capsule [Elmiron] T3.4
- erythromycin lactobionate 500 MG Injection [Erythrocin] T3.4
- mafenide 85 MG/ML Topical Cream [Sulfamylon] T3.4
- {5 (dienogest 2 MG / estradiol valerate 2 MG Oral Tablet) / 17 (dienogest 3 MG / estradiol valerate 2 MG Oral Tablet) / 2 (estradiol valerate 1 MG Oral Tablet) / 2 (estradiol valerate 3 MG Oral Tablet) / 2 (inert ingredients 1 MG Oral Tablet) } Pack [Natazia 28 Day] T3.4
- prednisolone 10 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet T3.4
Similar prior-authorization rate
- 0.5 ML ustekinumab-aekn 90 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Selarsdi] 96.6% PA
- 0.3 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.5 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp] 96.6% PA
- 0.4 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.5 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp] 96.6% PA
- 0.6 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.5 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp] 96.6% PA
- iptacopan 200 MG Oral Capsule [Fabhalta] 96.6% PA
- rifaximin 550 MG Oral Tablet [XIFAXAN] 96.6% PA