12 HR carbamazepine 100 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule [Equetro]

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carbamazepine

RxCUI: 672908

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.
1.3%
Plan Coverage
67
Plans Covering
T3.7
Avg Tier
0%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for 12 HR carbamazepine 100 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule [Equetro]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, 12 HR carbamazepine 100 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule [Equetro] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 672908, generic name carbamazepine) appears on 18 distinct formulary files spanning 67 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 1.3% 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 3.7.

Real-world access to 12 HR carbamazepine 100 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule [Equetro] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 11.1% require step therapy. 11.1% apply quantity limits.

Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 435 Part D beneficiaries filled 12 HR carbamazepine 100 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule [Equetro] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $1,205,614 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $2,771.53. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry 12 HR carbamazepine 100 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule [Equetro] today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
18
Plans covering
67
Coverage rate
1.3%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 4
Average tier
Tier 4, Non-Preferred

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
0% of formularies
Step therapy required
11.1% of formularies
Quantity limits
11.1% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
435
Total spending
$1,205,614
Avg per beneficiary
$2,771.53

Tier Distribution Across Plans

3 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
64 plans
Tier 4, Non-Preferred

Standalone Drug Plans (PDP) Covering 12 HR carbamazepine 100 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule [Equetro]

2 standalone prescription drug plans include this drug.

Plan Insurer Tier PA ST Premium States
Blue Rx PDP Complete (PDP) HM HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY T4 No No $164.80 -
Blue Rx PDP Plus (PDP) HM HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY T4 No No $193.20 -

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering 12 HR carbamazepine 100 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule [Equetro]

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

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
SeniorCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) SOUTH COUNTRY HEALTH ALLIANCE T1 No $0 MN
AbilityCare (HMO D-SNP) SOUTH COUNTRY HEALTH ALLIANCE T1 No $0 MN
Alameda Alliance Wellness (HMO D-SNP) ALAMEDA ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH T1 No $0 CA
Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T4 No $0 UT
Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T4 No $0 NV
Select Health Medicare Dual (HMO D-SNP) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T4 No $0 UT
Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T4 No $0 UT
Select Health Medicare + Kroger (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T4 No $0 NV
Select Health Medicare + Kroger (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T4 No $0 UT
Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T4 No $0 CO
Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T4 No $0 CO
Select Health Medicare + Kroger (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T4 No $0 CO
Select Health Medicare Flex (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T4 No $0 CO
Select Health Medicare + Kroger (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T4 No $0 CO
Select Health Medicare Active (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T4 No $0 CO
Select Health Medicare Dual (HMO D-SNP) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T4 No $0 NV
Select Health Medicare Wellness (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T4 No $0 NV
Medicare BlueEssential (PPO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 No $0 NY
Medicare BlueActive (PPO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 No $0 NY
Medicare BlueVital (PPO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 No $0 NY
Univera SeniorChoice Basic (HMO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 No $0 NY
Univera SeniorChoice Extra (HMO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 No $0 NY
Medicare Blue Choice Core (HMO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 No $0 NY
Univera Medicare Dual (HMO D-SNP) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN COMMUNITY CARE LLC T4 No $0 NY
Medicare Blue Dual (HMO D-SNP) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN COMMUNITY CARE LLC T4 No $0 NY
Troy Medicare (HMO) TROY HEALTH, INC. T4 No $0 NC
Troy Medicare for Dual-eligible Beneficiaries (HMO D-SNP) TROY HEALTH, INC. T4 No $0 NC
Contra Costa Health Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) CONTRA COSTA COUNTY MEDICAL SERVICE DBA CONTRA COSTA HEALTH T4 No $0 CA
Keystone First VIP Choice (HMO D-SNP) VISTA HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 No $0 PA
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) VISTA HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 No $0 PA
First Choice VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) SELECT HEALTH OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC. T4 No $0 SC
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Next, Inc. T4 No $0 DE
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care Choice (HMO D-SNP) AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Next, Inc. T4 No $0 DE
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) AMERIHEALTH CARITAS FLORIDA INC T4 No $0 FL
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) AMERIHEALTH CARITAS LOUISIANA, INC. T4 No $0 LA
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) AMERIHEALTH CARITAS NORTH CAROLINA, INC. T4 No $0 NC
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) AMERIHEALTH MICHIGAN, INC. T4 No $0 MI
Healthy Mississippi Premier Advantage (HMO-POS) Healthy Mississippi, Inc. T4 No $0 MS
CDPHP $0 Medicare Rx (HMO) CAPITAL DISTRICT PHYSICIANS' HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 No $0 NY
Univera SeniorChoice Core (PPO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 No $33.00 NY
Univera SeniorChoice Advanced (HMO-POS) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 No $36.90 NY
Keystone 65 Select Rx (HMO) KEYSTONE HEALTH PLAN EAST, INC. T4 No $47.00 PA
Medicare BlueClassic (PPO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 No $51.00 NY
Security Blue HMO-POS Standard (HMO-POS) HIGHMARK CHOICE COMPANY T4 No $51.80 PA
Univera SeniorChoice Secure (HMO-POS) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 No $54.90 NY
Medicare BlueBalanced (PPO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 No $55.00 NY
Medicare Blue Choice Prime (HMO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 No $55.00 NY
Univera SeniorChoice Value Plus (HMO-POS) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 No $58.60 NY
Keystone 65 Preferred Rx (HMO) KEYSTONE HEALTH PLAN EAST, INC. T4 No $59.70 PA
Keystone 65 Select Rx (HMO) KEYSTONE HEALTH PLAN EAST, INC. T4 No $63.50 PA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 12 HR carbamazepine 100 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule [Equetro] covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, 12 HR carbamazepine 100 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule [Equetro] is covered by 67 Medicare Part D plans (1.3% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is 12 HR carbamazepine 100 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule [Equetro] on Medicare Part D plans?

12 HR carbamazepine 100 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule [Equetro] averages Tier 3.7 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.

Does 12 HR carbamazepine 100 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule [Equetro] require prior authorization?

0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for 12 HR carbamazepine 100 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule [Equetro]. Step therapy: 11.1%. Quantity limits: 11.1%.

How much does Medicare spend on 12 HR carbamazepine 100 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule [Equetro]?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on 12 HR carbamazepine 100 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule [Equetro] was $1,205,614, covering 435 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $2,771.53.

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