1 ML mepolizumab 100 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Nucala]
mepolizumab
RxCUI: 2170993
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for 1 ML mepolizumab 100 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Nucala]
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, 1 ML mepolizumab 100 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Nucala] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 2170993, generic name mepolizumab) appears on 170 distinct formulary files spanning 2,477 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 48.9% 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.
Real-world access to 1 ML mepolizumab 100 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Nucala] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 100% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 92.4% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 7,618 Part D beneficiaries filled 1 ML mepolizumab 100 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Nucala] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $260,986,344 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $34,259.17. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry 1 ML mepolizumab 100 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Nucala] today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 170
- Plans covering
- 2,477
- Coverage rate
- 48.9%
- 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
- 92.4% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 7,618
- Total spending
- $260,986,344
- Avg per beneficiary
- $34,259.17
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering 1 ML mepolizumab 100 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Nucala]
100 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.
| Plan | Insurer | Tier | PA | Premium | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Community Complete Select (HMO D-SNP) | SENTARA HEALTH PLANS | T1 | Yes | $0 | VA |
| Sentara Community Complete (HMO D-SNP) | SENTARA HEALTH PLANS | T1 | Yes | $0 | VA |
| 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 |
| PruittHealth Premier D-SNP (HMO D-SNP) | PRUITTHEALTH PREMIER, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | GA |
| Simpra Advantage Dual Care (PPO D-SNP) | SIMPRA ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | AL |
| NaviCare (HMO D-SNP) | FALLON COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN | T1 | Yes | $0 | MA |
| 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 |
| Elevate Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP) | DENVER HEALTH MEDICAL PLAN, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | CO |
| AllCare Advantage Redwood Rx (HMO D-SNP) | ALLCARE HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | OR |
| PrimeWest Senior Health Complete (HMO D-SNP) | PRIMEWEST RURAL MN HEALTH CARE ACCESS INITIATIVE | T1 | Yes | $0 | MN |
| Prime Health Complete (HMO D-SNP) | PRIMEWEST RURAL MN HEALTH CARE ACCESS INITIATIVE | T1 | Yes | $0 | MN |
| Alterwood Advantage Dual Secure (HMO D-SNP) | ALTERWOOD ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | MD |
| Nascentia Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL NEW YORK | T1 | Yes | $0 | NY |
| Provider Partners Pennsylvania Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC | T1 | Yes | $0 | PA |
| Provider Partners North Carolina Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN OF NORTH CAROLINA | T1 | Yes | $0 | NC |
| Provider Partners Indiana Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN OF INDIANA | T1 | Yes | $0 | IN |
| Provider Partners Maryland Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | MD |
| Provider Partners Missouri Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN OF MISSOURI, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | MO |
| Abilis Health Community (HMO I-SNP) | SIGNATURE ADVANTAGE, LLC | T1 | Yes | $0 | KY, TN |
| Arkansas Integrated Providers (AIP) Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | ARKANSAS SUPERIOR SELECT, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | AR |
| Community Care's Partnership Program (HMO D-SNP) | COMMUNITY CARE HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | WI |
| Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) | LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF FLORIDA, INC. | T1 | Yes | $4.80 | FL |
| Senior Care (HMO I-SNP) | ALIGN SENIOR CARE FLORIDA, INC. | T1 | Yes | $4.80 | FL |
| ProCare Advantage (HMO-POS I-SNP) | PROCARE ADVANTAGE, LLC | T1 | Yes | $4.80 | TX |
| ProCare Advantage - Kidney Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) | PROCARE ADVANTAGE, LLC | T1 | Yes | $4.80 | TX |
| American Health Advantage of Florida (HMO I-SNP) | AMERICAN HEALTH PLAN OF FL, INC. | T1 | Yes | $4.80 | FL |
| SECUR Advantage (HMO I-SNP) | SECUR INC | T1 | Yes | $4.80 | FL |
| SECUR Enhanced (HMO I-SNP) | SECUR INC | T1 | Yes | $4.80 | FL |
| Gold Dialysis & Kidney Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) | GOLD KIDNEY OF FLORIDA INC | T1 | Yes | $4.80 | FL |
| Provider Partners Texas Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP) | PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN OF TEXAS, INC. | T1 | Yes | $4.80 | TX |
| Texas Independence Health Plan, Inc. (HMO I-SNP) | TEXAS INDEPENDENCE HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | Yes | $4.80 | TX |
| Texas Independence Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | TEXAS INDEPENDENCE HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | Yes | $4.80 | TX |
| Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) | LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF MICHIGAN, INC. | T1 | Yes | $8.80 | MI |
| Senior Care (HMO I-SNP) | ALIGN SENIOR CARE MI, LLC | T1 | Yes | $8.80 | MI |
| Tribute Select (HMO-POS I-SNP) | ARKANSAS SUPERIOR SELECT, INC. | T1 | Yes | $8.90 | AR |
| AgeRight Advantage Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) | MARQUIS ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | Yes | $10.50 | OR, WA |
| ATRIO Special Needs Plan (HMO D-SNP) | ATRIO HEALTH PLANS | T1 | Yes | $10.50 | OR |
| ATRIO Special Needs Plan (HMO D-SNP) | ATRIO HEALTH PLANS | T1 | Yes | $10.50 | OR |
| Senior Care (HMO I-SNP) | ALIGN SENIOR CARE CALIFORNIA INC. | T1 | Yes | $12.00 | CA |
| Liberty Medicare Dual Plan (HMO D-SNP) | LIBERTY ADVANTAGE, LLC | T1 | Yes | $14.70 | NC |
| Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) | LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF ILLINOIS, INC. | T1 | Yes | $15.20 | IL |
| Provider Partners Illinois Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP) | PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN OF ILLINOIS | T1 | Yes | $15.20 | IL |
| Gold Dialysis & Kidney Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) | GOLD KIDNEY OF ARIZONA | T1 | Yes | $17.00 | AZ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 1 ML mepolizumab 100 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Nucala] covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, 1 ML mepolizumab 100 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Nucala] is covered by 2,477 Medicare Part D plans (48.9% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is 1 ML mepolizumab 100 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Nucala] on Medicare Part D plans?
1 ML mepolizumab 100 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Nucala] averages Tier 4 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 5.
Does 1 ML mepolizumab 100 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Nucala] require prior authorization?
100% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for 1 ML mepolizumab 100 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Nucala]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 92.4%.
How much does Medicare spend on 1 ML mepolizumab 100 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Nucala]?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on 1 ML mepolizumab 100 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Nucala] was $260,986,344, covering 7,618 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $34,259.17.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.