120 ACTUAT budesonide 0.08 MG/ACTUAT / formoterol fumarate 0.0045 MG/ACTUAT Metered Dose Inhaler [Symbicort]
RxCUI: 1246290
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for 120 ACTUAT budesonide 0.08 MG/ACTUAT / formoterol fumarate 0.0045 MG/ACTUAT Metered Dose Inhaler [Symbicort]
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, 120 ACTUAT budesonide 0.08 MG/ACTUAT / formoterol fumarate 0.0045 MG/ACTUAT Metered Dose Inhaler [Symbicort] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 1246290) appears on 29 distinct formulary files spanning 1,779 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 35.1% of enrollable Part D products, selective placement; verify formulary inclusion before enrolling. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 3, with a cross-plan average of Tier 2.9.
Real-world access to 120 ACTUAT budesonide 0.08 MG/ACTUAT / formoterol fumarate 0.0045 MG/ACTUAT Metered Dose Inhaler [Symbicort] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 100% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 984,400 Part D beneficiaries filled 120 ACTUAT budesonide 0.08 MG/ACTUAT / formoterol fumarate 0.0045 MG/ACTUAT Metered Dose Inhaler [Symbicort] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $2,004,295,918 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $2,036.06. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry 120 ACTUAT budesonide 0.08 MG/ACTUAT / formoterol fumarate 0.0045 MG/ACTUAT Metered Dose Inhaler [Symbicort] today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 29
- Plans covering
- 1,779
- Coverage rate
- 35.1%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 3
- Average tier
- Tier 3, Preferred Brand
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 0% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 0% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 100% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 984,400
- Total spending
- $2,004,295,918
- Avg per beneficiary
- $2,036.06
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Standalone Drug Plans (PDP) Covering 120 ACTUAT budesonide 0.08 MG/ACTUAT / formoterol fumarate 0.0045 MG/ACTUAT Metered Dose Inhaler [Symbicort]
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 | T3 | No | No | $0 | - |
| AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC (PDP) | UNITEDHEALTHCARE INS. CO. & UHC INS. CO. OF NY | T3 | No | No | $0 | - |
| AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHC (PDP) | UNITEDHEALTHCARE INS. CO. & UHC INS. CO. OF NY | T3 | No | No | $0 | - |
| AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHC (PDP) | UNITEDHEALTHCARE INS. CO. & UHC INS. CO. OF NY | T3 | No | No | $0 | - |
| AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHC (PDP) | UNITEDHEALTHCARE INS. CO. & UHC INS. CO. OF NY | T3 | No | No | $0 | - |
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering 120 ACTUAT budesonide 0.08 MG/ACTUAT / formoterol fumarate 0.0045 MG/ACTUAT Metered Dose Inhaler [Symbicort]
95 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 120 ACTUAT budesonide 0.08 MG/ACTUAT / formoterol fumarate 0.0045 MG/ACTUAT Metered Dose Inhaler [Symbicort] covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, 120 ACTUAT budesonide 0.08 MG/ACTUAT / formoterol fumarate 0.0045 MG/ACTUAT Metered Dose Inhaler [Symbicort] is covered by 1,779 Medicare Part D plans (35.1% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is 120 ACTUAT budesonide 0.08 MG/ACTUAT / formoterol fumarate 0.0045 MG/ACTUAT Metered Dose Inhaler [Symbicort] on Medicare Part D plans?
120 ACTUAT budesonide 0.08 MG/ACTUAT / formoterol fumarate 0.0045 MG/ACTUAT Metered Dose Inhaler [Symbicort] averages Tier 2.9 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 3.
Does 120 ACTUAT budesonide 0.08 MG/ACTUAT / formoterol fumarate 0.0045 MG/ACTUAT Metered Dose Inhaler [Symbicort] require prior authorization?
0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for 120 ACTUAT budesonide 0.08 MG/ACTUAT / formoterol fumarate 0.0045 MG/ACTUAT Metered Dose Inhaler [Symbicort]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 100%.
How much does Medicare spend on 120 ACTUAT budesonide 0.08 MG/ACTUAT / formoterol fumarate 0.0045 MG/ACTUAT Metered Dose Inhaler [Symbicort]?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on 120 ACTUAT budesonide 0.08 MG/ACTUAT / formoterol fumarate 0.0045 MG/ACTUAT Metered Dose Inhaler [Symbicort] was $2,004,295,918, covering 984,400 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $2,036.06.
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