24 HR metformin hydrochloride 500 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet
metformin hydrochloride
RxCUI: 860975
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for 24 HR metformin hydrochloride 500 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, 24 HR metformin hydrochloride 500 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet (RxNorm concept RXCUI 860975, generic name metformin hydrochloride) appears on 330 distinct formulary files spanning 5,067 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 100% of enrollable Part D products, near-universal placement. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 6, with a cross-plan average of Tier 2.3.
Real-world access to 24 HR metformin hydrochloride 500 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 75.5% apply quantity limits.
Medicare Part D spending dashboard figures are not published for this drug. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry 24 HR metformin hydrochloride 500 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 330
- Plans covering
- 5,067
- Coverage rate
- 100%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 6
- Average tier
- Tier 2, Generic
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 0% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 0% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 75.5% of formularies
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Standalone Drug Plans (PDP) Covering 24 HR metformin hydrochloride 500 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet
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 | T1 | No | No | $0 | - |
| AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC (PDP) | UNITEDHEALTHCARE INS. CO. & UHC INS. CO. OF NY | T1 | No | No | $0 | - |
| AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHC (PDP) | UNITEDHEALTHCARE INS. CO. & UHC INS. CO. OF NY | T1 | No | No | $0 | - |
| AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHC (PDP) | UNITEDHEALTHCARE INS. CO. & UHC INS. CO. OF NY | T1 | No | No | $0 | - |
| AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHC (PDP) | UNITEDHEALTHCARE INS. CO. & UHC INS. CO. OF NY | T1 | No | No | $0 | - |
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering 24 HR metformin hydrochloride 500 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet
95 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 24 HR metformin hydrochloride 500 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, 24 HR metformin hydrochloride 500 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet is covered by 5,067 Medicare Part D plans (100% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is 24 HR metformin hydrochloride 500 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet on Medicare Part D plans?
24 HR metformin hydrochloride 500 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet averages Tier 2.3 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 6.
Does 24 HR metformin hydrochloride 500 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet require prior authorization?
0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for 24 HR metformin hydrochloride 500 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 75.5%.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.