1 ML bimekizumab-bkzx 160 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Bimzelx]

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bimekizumab-bkzx

RxCUI: 2668103

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.
27.7%
Plan Coverage
1,403
Plans Covering
T4.2
Avg Tier
98.5%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for 1 ML bimekizumab-bkzx 160 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Bimzelx]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, 1 ML bimekizumab-bkzx 160 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Bimzelx] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 2668103, generic name bimekizumab-bkzx) appears on 66 distinct formulary files spanning 1,403 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 27.7% 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 1 ML bimekizumab-bkzx 160 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Bimzelx] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 98.5% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 90.9% apply quantity limits.

Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 13 Part D beneficiaries filled 1 ML bimekizumab-bkzx 160 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Bimzelx] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $299,437 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $23,033.58. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry 1 ML bimekizumab-bkzx 160 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Bimzelx] today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
66
Plans covering
1,403
Coverage rate
27.7%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 5
Average tier
Tier 4, Non-Preferred

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
98.5% of formularies
Step therapy required
0% of formularies
Quantity limits
90.9% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
13
Total spending
$299,437
Avg per beneficiary
$23,033.58

Tier Distribution Across Plans

23 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
1 plans
Tier 2, Generic
76 plans
Tier 5, Specialty

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering 1 ML bimekizumab-bkzx 160 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Bimzelx]

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

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
Florida Complete Care-Duals VIP (HMO-POS D-SNP) HPMP OF FLORIDA, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
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
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
NaviCare (HMO D-SNP) FALLON COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN T1 Yes $0 MA
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
Florida Complete Care (HMO I-SNP) HPMP OF FLORIDA, INC. T1 Yes $4.80 FL
Florida Complete Care- In The Community (HMO-POS I-SNP) HPMP OF FLORIDA, INC. T1 Yes $4.80 FL
Elderplan For Medicaid Beneficiaries (HMO-POS D-SNP) ELDERPLAN, INC. T1 Yes $22.70 NY
VIVA Medicare Extra Value (HMO D-SNP) VIVA HEALTH, INC. T1 Yes $27.70 AL
VIVA Medicare Extra Care (HMO D-SNP) VIVA HEALTH, INC. T1 Yes $27.70 AL
Elderplan Advantage For Nursing Home Residents (HMO-POS I-SNP) ELDERPLAN, INC. T1 Yes $44.80 NY
MetroPlus Platinum Plan (HMO) METROPLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 Yes $58.80 NY
CalOptima Health OneCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY T2 Yes $0 CA
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO) AETNA HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA INC. T5 Yes $0 CA
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO) AETNA HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA INC. T5 Yes $0 CA
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO-POS) AETNA HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA INC. T5 Yes $0 CA
Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO-POS) AETNA HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA INC. T5 Yes $0 CA
Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO-POS) AETNA HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA INC. T5 Yes $0 CA
Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO-POS) AETNA HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA INC. T5 Yes $0 CA
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO) AETNA HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA INC. T5 Yes $0 CA
Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO-POS) AETNA HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA INC. T5 Yes $0 CA
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO) AETNA HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA INC. T5 Yes $0 CA
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO) AETNA HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA INC. T5 Yes $0 CA
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO) AETNA HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA INC. T5 Yes $0 CA
Aetna Medicare Signature Care (HMO-POS) AETNA HEALTH OF OHIO INC. T5 Yes $0 OH
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO-POS) AETNA HEALTH OF OHIO INC. T5 Yes $0 OH
Aetna Medicare Signature Care (HMO-POS) AETNA HEALTH OF OHIO INC. T5 Yes $0 OH
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO-POS) AETNA HEALTH OF OHIO INC. T5 Yes $0 KY
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) AETNA HEALTH OF OHIO INC. T5 Yes $0 KY
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) AETNA HEALTH OF OHIO INC. T5 Yes $0 KY
Aetna Medicare HIDE (HMO D-SNP) AETNA HEALTH OF OHIO INC. T5 Yes $0 KY
Aetna Medicare Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) AETNA HEALTH OF OHIO INC. T5 Yes $0 OH
Aetna Medicare Signature Care (HMO-POS) AETNA HEALTH OF OHIO INC. T5 Yes $0 OH
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) AETNA HEALTH OF OHIO INC. T5 Yes $0 OH
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) AETNA HEALTH OF OHIO INC. T5 Yes $0 KY
Aetna Medicare Partial Dual (HMO D-SNP) AETNA HEALTH OF OHIO INC. T5 Yes $0 KY
Aetna Medicare Partial Dual (HMO D-SNP) AETNA HEALTH OF OHIO INC. T5 Yes $0 OH
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO) AETNA HEALTH INC.(GA) T5 Yes $0 GA
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) COVENTRY HEALTH CARE OF ILLINOIS, INC. T5 Yes $0 WI

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 1 ML bimekizumab-bkzx 160 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Bimzelx] covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, 1 ML bimekizumab-bkzx 160 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Bimzelx] is covered by 1,403 Medicare Part D plans (27.7% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is 1 ML bimekizumab-bkzx 160 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Bimzelx] on Medicare Part D plans?

1 ML bimekizumab-bkzx 160 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Bimzelx] averages Tier 4.2 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 5.

Does 1 ML bimekizumab-bkzx 160 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Bimzelx] require prior authorization?

98.5% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for 1 ML bimekizumab-bkzx 160 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Bimzelx]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 90.9%.

How much does Medicare spend on 1 ML bimekizumab-bkzx 160 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Bimzelx]?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on 1 ML bimekizumab-bkzx 160 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Bimzelx] was $299,437, covering 13 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $23,033.58.

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