24 HR metformin hydrochloride 500 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet

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metformin hydrochloride

RxCUI: 860975

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100%
Plan Coverage
5,067
Plans Covering
T2.3
Avg Tier
0%
Prior Auth Required

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

100 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic

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.

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
UHC Dual Complete IA-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) UNITEDHEALTHCARE OF WISCONSIN, INC. T1 No $0 IA
UHC Dual Complete MO-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) UNITEDHEALTHCARE OF WISCONSIN, INC. T1 No $0 MO
UHC Dual Complete NE-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) UNITEDHEALTHCARE OF WISCONSIN, INC. T1 No $0 NE
UHC Dual Complete KS-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) UNITEDHEALTHCARE OF WISCONSIN, INC. T1 No $0 KS
UHC Dual Complete MO-S3 (HMO-POS D-SNP) UNITEDHEALTHCARE OF WISCONSIN, INC. T1 No $0 MO
UHC Dual Complete KS-Q1 (HMO-POS D-SNP) UNITEDHEALTHCARE OF WISCONSIN, INC. T1 No $0 KS
UHC Dual Complete TN-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) UNITEDHEALTHCARE PLAN OF THE RIVER VALLEY, INC. T1 No $0 TN
UHC Dual Complete TN-Y001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) UNITEDHEALTHCARE PLAN OF THE RIVER VALLEY, INC. T1 No $0 TN
UHC Dual Complete TN-Y2 (HMO-POS D-SNP) UNITEDHEALTHCARE PLAN OF THE RIVER VALLEY, INC. T1 No $0 TN
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MI-0001 (PPO) UNITEDHEALTHCARE INSURANCE COMPANY T1 No $0 MI
UHC Dual Complete NM-Y1 (PPO D-SNP) UNITEDHEALTHCARE INSURANCE COMPANY T1 No $0 NM
UHC Dual Complete NM-S1 (PPO D-SNP) UNITEDHEALTHCARE INSURANCE COMPANY T1 No $0 NM
UHC Dual Complete NM-V1 (PPO D-SNP) UNITEDHEALTHCARE INSURANCE COMPANY T1 No $0 NM
UHC Dual Complete AZ-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) ARIZONA PHYSICIANS IPA, INC. T1 No $0 AZ
UHC Dual Complete AZ-Y001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) ARIZONA PHYSICIANS IPA, INC. T1 No $0 AZ
UHC Dual Complete VA-Y4 (PPO D-SNP) CARE IMPROVEMENT PLUS SOUTH CENTRAL INSURANCE CO. T1 No $0 VA
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AL-0001 (HMO-POS) UNITEDHEALTHCARE OF THE MIDLANDS, INC. T1 No $0 AL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-0002 (HMO-POS) UHC OF CALIFORNIA T1 No $0 CA
UHC Sharp Medicare Advantage CA-001P (HMO-POS) UHC OF CALIFORNIA T1 No $0 CA
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-003P (HMO-POS) UHC OF CALIFORNIA T1 No $0 CA
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-0012 (HMO-POS) UHC OF CALIFORNIA T1 No $0 CA
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-004P (HMO-POS) UHC OF CALIFORNIA T1 No $0 CA
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-005P (HMO-POS) UHC OF CALIFORNIA T1 No $0 CA
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-006P (HMO-POS) UHC OF CALIFORNIA T1 No $0 CA
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-10 (HMO-POS) UHC OF CALIFORNIA T1 No $0 CA
UHC Sharp Medicare Advantage ValueRx CA-12P (HMO-POS) UHC OF CALIFORNIA T1 No $0 CA
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-021P (HMO-POS) UHC OF CALIFORNIA T1 No $0 CA
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-022P (HMO-POS) UHC OF CALIFORNIA T1 No $0 CA
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-023P (HMO-POS) UHC OF CALIFORNIA T1 No $0 CA
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-026P (HMO-POS) UHC OF CALIFORNIA T1 No $0 CA
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC CA-19 (HMO-POS) UHC OF CALIFORNIA T1 No $0 CA
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC CA-20 (HMO-POS) UHC OF CALIFORNIA T1 No $0 CA
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC CA-21 (HMO-POS) UHC OF CALIFORNIA T1 No $0 CA
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC CO-2 (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. T1 No $0 CO
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC AZ-1 (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. T1 No $0 AZ
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC AZ-2 (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. T1 No $0 AZ
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AZ-002P (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. T1 No $0 AZ
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NV-0001 (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. T1 No $0 NV
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NV-0002 (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. T1 No $0 NV
UHC Medicare Advantage NV-001P (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. T1 No $0 NV
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC CO-4 (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. T1 No $0 CO
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials ValueRx NV-5 (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. T1 No $0 NV
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NV-0006 (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. T1 No $0 NV
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC AZ-4 (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. T1 No $0 AZ
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC AZ-5 (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. T1 No $0 AZ
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC CO-5 (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. T1 No $0 CO
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-21 (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. T1 No $0 TX
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-22 (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. T1 No $0 TX
UHC Dual Complete TX-D004 (HMO-POS D-SNP) UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. T1 No $0 TX
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-23 (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. T1 No $0 TX

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%.

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