1 ML epoetin alfa 10000 UNT/ML Injection [Procrit]

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epoetin alfa

RxCUI: 1721690

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.
67.8%
Plan Coverage
3,436
Plans Covering
T3.1
Avg Tier
98%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for 1 ML epoetin alfa 10000 UNT/ML Injection [Procrit]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, 1 ML epoetin alfa 10000 UNT/ML Injection [Procrit] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 1721690, generic name epoetin alfa) appears on 200 distinct formulary files spanning 3,436 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 67.8% of enrollable Part D products, mid-range placement; shopping across contracts changes access. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 5, with a cross-plan average of Tier 3.1.

Real-world access to 1 ML epoetin alfa 10000 UNT/ML Injection [Procrit] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 98% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 1.5% apply quantity limits.

Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 24,380 Part D beneficiaries filled 1 ML epoetin alfa 10000 UNT/ML Injection [Procrit] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $163,098,995 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $6,689.87. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry 1 ML epoetin alfa 10000 UNT/ML Injection [Procrit] today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
200
Plans covering
3,436
Coverage rate
67.8%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 5
Average tier
Tier 3, Preferred Brand

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
98% of formularies
Step therapy required
0% of formularies
Quantity limits
1.5% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
24,380
Total spending
$163,098,995
Avg per beneficiary
$6,689.87

Tier Distribution Across Plans

96 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
4 plans
Tier 2, Generic

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering 1 ML epoetin alfa 10000 UNT/ML Injection [Procrit]

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
Florida Complete Care-Duals VIP (HMO-POS D-SNP) HPMP OF FLORIDA, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mass General Brigham SCO (HMO D-SNP) MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM HEALTH PLAN, INC T1 Yes $0 MA
Mass General Brigham One Care (HMO D-SNP) MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM HEALTH PLAN, INC T1 Yes $0 MA
Tufts Health One Care (HMO D-SNP) TUFTS HEALTH PUBLIC PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 MA
Tufts Health One Care CW (HMO D-SNP) TUFTS HEALTH PUBLIC PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 MA
Tufts Health Plan Senior Care Options (HMO D-SNP) TUFTS ASSOCIATED HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION T1 No $0 MA
Tufts Health Plan Senior Care Options CW (HMO D-SNP) TUFTS ASSOCIATED HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION T1 No $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
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF FLORIDA, INC. T1 Yes $4.80 FL

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 1 ML epoetin alfa 10000 UNT/ML Injection [Procrit] covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, 1 ML epoetin alfa 10000 UNT/ML Injection [Procrit] is covered by 3,436 Medicare Part D plans (67.8% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is 1 ML epoetin alfa 10000 UNT/ML Injection [Procrit] on Medicare Part D plans?

1 ML epoetin alfa 10000 UNT/ML Injection [Procrit] averages Tier 3.1 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 5.

Does 1 ML epoetin alfa 10000 UNT/ML Injection [Procrit] require prior authorization?

98% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for 1 ML epoetin alfa 10000 UNT/ML Injection [Procrit]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 1.5%.

How much does Medicare spend on 1 ML epoetin alfa 10000 UNT/ML Injection [Procrit]?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on 1 ML epoetin alfa 10000 UNT/ML Injection [Procrit] was $163,098,995, covering 24,380 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $6,689.87.

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