168 HR buprenorphine 0.01 MG/HR Transdermal System [BuTrans]

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buprenorphine

RxCUI: 904874

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0%
Plan Coverage
2
Plans Covering
T1
Avg Tier
100%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for 168 HR buprenorphine 0.01 MG/HR Transdermal System [BuTrans]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, 168 HR buprenorphine 0.01 MG/HR Transdermal System [BuTrans] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 904874, generic name buprenorphine) appears on 1 distinct formulary file spanning 2 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 0% of enrollable Part D products, selective placement; verify formulary inclusion before enrolling. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 1, with a cross-plan average of Tier 1.

Real-world access to 168 HR buprenorphine 0.01 MG/HR Transdermal System [BuTrans] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 100% 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 6,514 Part D beneficiaries filled 168 HR buprenorphine 0.01 MG/HR Transdermal System [BuTrans] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $23,248,673 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $3,569.03. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry 168 HR buprenorphine 0.01 MG/HR Transdermal System [BuTrans] today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
1
Plans covering
2
Coverage rate
0%
Tier range
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
Average tier
Tier 1, Preferred Generic

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
100% of formularies
Step therapy required
0% of formularies
Quantity limits
100% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
6,514
Total spending
$23,248,673
Avg per beneficiary
$3,569.03

Tier Distribution Across Plans

2 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering 168 HR buprenorphine 0.01 MG/HR Transdermal System [BuTrans]

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

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
Hamaspik Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP) HAMASPIK, INC. T1 Yes $0 NY
Hamaspik Medicare Select (HMO D-SNP) HAMASPIK, INC. T1 Yes $34.50 NY

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 168 HR buprenorphine 0.01 MG/HR Transdermal System [BuTrans] covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, 168 HR buprenorphine 0.01 MG/HR Transdermal System [BuTrans] is covered by 2 Medicare Part D plans (0% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is 168 HR buprenorphine 0.01 MG/HR Transdermal System [BuTrans] on Medicare Part D plans?

168 HR buprenorphine 0.01 MG/HR Transdermal System [BuTrans] averages Tier 1 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 1.

Does 168 HR buprenorphine 0.01 MG/HR Transdermal System [BuTrans] require prior authorization?

100% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for 168 HR buprenorphine 0.01 MG/HR Transdermal System [BuTrans]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 100%.

How much does Medicare spend on 168 HR buprenorphine 0.01 MG/HR Transdermal System [BuTrans]?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on 168 HR buprenorphine 0.01 MG/HR Transdermal System [BuTrans] was $23,248,673, covering 6,514 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $3,569.03.

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