24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 36 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet

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methylphenidate hydrochloride

RxCUI: 1091185

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29.8%
Plan Coverage
1,508
Plans Covering
T2.4
Avg Tier
2.9%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 36 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 36 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet (RxNorm concept RXCUI 1091185, generic name methylphenidate hydrochloride) appears on 104 distinct formulary files spanning 1,508 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 29.8% 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 2.4.

Real-world access to 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 36 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 2.9% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 58.7% 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 methylphenidate hydrochloride 36 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
104
Plans covering
1,508
Coverage rate
29.8%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 4
Average tier
Tier 2, Generic

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
2.9% of formularies
Step therapy required
0% of formularies
Quantity limits
58.7% of formularies

Tier Distribution Across Plans

64 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
36 plans
Tier 2, Generic

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 36 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet

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

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
PruittHealth Premier D-SNP (HMO D-SNP) PRUITTHEALTH PREMIER, INC. T1 No $0 GA
Simpra Advantage Dual Care (PPO D-SNP) SIMPRA ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 No $0 AL
CareAdvantage (HMO D-SNP) SAN MATEO HEALTH COMMISSION T1 No $0 CA
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
PHP (HMO C-SNP) AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION T1 No $0 CA
VNS Health Total (HMO D-SNP) VNS CHOICE T1 No $0 NY
Community Care's Partnership Program (HMO D-SNP) COMMUNITY CARE HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $0 WI
CalOptima Health OneCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY T1 Yes $0 CA
Mass General Brigham SCO (HMO D-SNP) MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM HEALTH PLAN, INC T1 No $0 MA
Mass General Brigham One Care (HMO D-SNP) MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM HEALTH PLAN, INC T1 No $0 MA
Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Diamond (HMO D-SNP) GATEWAY HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $0 PA
Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Diamond (HMO D-SNP) GATEWAY HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $0 PA
Highmark Health Options Duals (HMO D-SNP) HIGHMARK HEALTH OPTIONS WEST VIRGINIA INC. T1 No $0 WV
Highmark Health Options Duals (HMO D-SNP) HIGHMARK BCBSD, INC. T1 No $0 DE
Tufts Health One Care (HMO D-SNP) TUFTS HEALTH PUBLIC PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 MA
Tufts Health One Care CW (HMO D-SNP) TUFTS HEALTH PUBLIC PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 MA
Tufts Health Plan Senior Care Options (HMO D-SNP) TUFTS ASSOCIATED HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION T1 No $0 MA
Tufts Health Plan Senior Care Options CW (HMO D-SNP) TUFTS ASSOCIATED HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION T1 No $0 MA
Senior Care (HMO I-SNP) ALIGN SENIOR CARE FLORIDA, INC. T1 No $4.80 FL
ProCare Advantage (HMO-POS I-SNP) PROCARE ADVANTAGE, LLC T1 No $4.80 TX
ProCare Advantage - Kidney Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) PROCARE ADVANTAGE, LLC T1 No $4.80 TX
American Health Advantage of Florida (HMO I-SNP) AMERICAN HEALTH PLAN OF FL, INC. T1 No $4.80 FL
SECUR Advantage (HMO I-SNP) SECUR INC T1 No $4.80 FL
SECUR Enhanced (HMO I-SNP) SECUR INC T1 No $4.80 FL
Gold Dialysis & Kidney Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) GOLD KIDNEY OF FLORIDA INC T1 No $4.80 FL
Senior Care (HMO I-SNP) ALIGN SENIOR CARE MI, LLC T1 No $8.80 MI
AgeRight Advantage Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) MARQUIS ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 No $10.50 OR, WA
Senior Care (HMO I-SNP) ALIGN SENIOR CARE CALIFORNIA INC. T1 No $12.00 CA
Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Ruby (HMO D-SNP) GATEWAY HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $13.10 PA
Liberty Medicare Dual Plan (HMO D-SNP) LIBERTY ADVANTAGE, LLC T1 No $14.70 NC
Gold Dialysis & Kidney Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) GOLD KIDNEY OF ARIZONA T1 No $17.00 AZ
Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Ruby (HMO D-SNP) GATEWAY HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $17.60 PA
KeyCare Advantage (HMO I-SNP) ISNP VENTURES, LLC T1 No $23.20 MD
American Health Advantage of Mississippi (HMO I-SNP) AMERICAN HEALTH PLAN OF MS, INC. T1 No $23.80 MS
Senior Care (HMO I-SNP) LIFEWORKS ADVANTAGE, LLC T1 No $24.60 VA
PruittHealth Premier (HMO I-SNP) PRUITTHEALTH PREMIER, INC. T1 No $25.40 GA
Georgia Health Advantage (HMO I-SNP) GEORGIA ASSURANCE, INC. T1 No $25.40 GA
Georgia Health Advantage Choice (HMO I-SNP) GEORGIA ASSURANCE, INC. T1 No $25.40 GA
American Health Advantage of Tennessee (HMO I-SNP) AMERICAN HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $27.70 TN
Simpra Advantage Nursing Home Plan (PPO I-SNP) SIMPRA ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 No $27.70 AL
American Health Advantage of Oklahoma (HMO I-SNP) OKLAHOMA SUPERIOR SELECT, INC. T1 No $28.20 OK
NHC Advantage (HMO I-SNP) NHC ADVANTAGE, LLC T1 No $31.00 MO, NC, SC, TN
Highmark Health Options Duals Select (HMO D-SNP) HIGHMARK BCBSD, INC. T1 No $31.20 DE
Perennial Advantage Strive (HMO I-SNP) PERENNIAL ADVANTAGE OF OHIO, INC. T1 No $31.40 OH
Perennial Advantage Strive (HMO I-SNP) PERENNIAL ADVANTAGE OF COLORADO, INC. T1 No $32.70 PA
American Health Advantage of Pennsylvania (HMO I-SNP) AMERICAN HEALTH PLAN OF PENNSYLVANIA INC T1 No $32.70 PA
Lagniappe Advantage (PPO I-SNP) LAGNIAPPE ADVANTAGE INSURANCE COMPANY T1 No $32.90 LA
American Health Advantage of Louisiana (HMO I-SNP) DIGNITY CARE CORPORATION T1 No $32.90 LA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 36 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 36 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet is covered by 1,508 Medicare Part D plans (29.8% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 36 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet on Medicare Part D plans?

24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 36 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet averages Tier 2.4 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.

Does 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 36 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet require prior authorization?

2.9% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 36 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 58.7%.

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