24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 72 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet

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methylphenidate hydrochloride

RxCUI: 1995461

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13.5%
Plan Coverage
684
Plans Covering
T2.2
Avg Tier
3.3%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 72 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 72 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet (RxNorm concept RXCUI 1995461, generic name methylphenidate hydrochloride) appears on 30 distinct formulary files spanning 684 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 13.5% 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 2.2.

Real-world access to 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 72 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 3.3% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 96.7% 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 72 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
30
Plans covering
684
Coverage rate
13.5%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 4
Average tier
Tier 2, Generic

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
3.3% of formularies
Step therapy required
0% of formularies
Quantity limits
96.7% of formularies

Tier Distribution Across Plans

19 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
33 plans
Tier 2, Generic
4 plans
Tier 3, Preferred Brand
44 plans
Tier 4, Non-Preferred

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 72 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet

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

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
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
Gold Dialysis & Kidney Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) GOLD KIDNEY OF FLORIDA INC T1 No $4.80 FL
Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Ruby (HMO D-SNP) GATEWAY HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $13.10 PA
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
Highmark Health Options Duals Select (HMO D-SNP) HIGHMARK BCBSD, INC. T1 No $31.20 DE
VNS Health EasyCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) VNS CHOICE T1 No $51.60 NY
Troy Medicare (HMO) TROY HEALTH, INC. T2 No $0 NC
Troy Medicare for Dual-eligible Beneficiaries (HMO D-SNP) TROY HEALTH, INC. T2 No $0 NC
Contra Costa Health Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) CONTRA COSTA COUNTY MEDICAL SERVICE DBA CONTRA COSTA HEALTH T2 No $0 CA
Keystone First VIP Choice (HMO D-SNP) VISTA HEALTH PLAN, INC. T2 No $0 PA
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) VISTA HEALTH PLAN, INC. T2 No $0 PA
First Choice VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) SELECT HEALTH OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC. T2 No $0 SC
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Next, Inc. T2 No $0 DE
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care Choice (HMO D-SNP) AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Next, Inc. T2 No $0 DE
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) AMERIHEALTH CARITAS FLORIDA INC T2 No $0 FL
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) AMERIHEALTH CARITAS LOUISIANA, INC. T2 No $0 LA
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) AMERIHEALTH CARITAS NORTH CAROLINA, INC. T2 No $0 NC
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) AMERIHEALTH MICHIGAN, INC. T2 No $0 MI
Gold Heart & Diabetes (HMO-POS C-SNP) GOLD KIDNEY OF FLORIDA INC T2 No $0 FL
Gold Heart & Diabetes Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) GOLD KIDNEY OF FLORIDA INC T2 No $0 FL
Gold Dialysis & Kidney (HMO-POS C-SNP) GOLD KIDNEY OF FLORIDA INC T2 No $0 FL
Gold Health (HMO-POS C-SNP) GOLD KIDNEY OF FLORIDA INC T2 No $0 FL
Gold Dialysis & Kidney (HMO-POS C-SNP) GOLD KIDNEY OF FLORIDA INC T2 No $0 FL
Gold Heart & Diabetes (HMO-POS C-SNP) GOLD KIDNEY OF ARIZONA T2 No $0 AZ
Gold Dialysis & Kidney (HMO-POS C-SNP) GOLD KIDNEY OF ARIZONA T2 No $0 AZ
Gold Heart & Diabetes (HMO-POS C-SNP) GOLD KIDNEY OF ARIZONA T2 No $0 AZ
Gold Dialysis & Kidney (HMO-POS C-SNP) GOLD KIDNEY OF ARIZONA T2 No $0 AZ
PacificSource Medicare Essentials Rx 27 (HMO) PACIFICSOURCE COMMUNITY HEALTH PLANS T2 No $0 OR
PacificSource Medicare MyCare Choice Rx 29 (HMO-POS) PACIFICSOURCE COMMUNITY HEALTH PLANS T2 No $0 MT
PacificSource Medicare Essentials Choice Rx 36 (HMO-POS) PACIFICSOURCE COMMUNITY HEALTH PLANS T2 No $0 OR
PacificSource Medicare MyCare Rx 40 (HMO) PACIFICSOURCE COMMUNITY HEALTH PLANS T2 No $0 OR
PacificSource Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) PACIFICSOURCE COMMUNITY HEALTH PLANS T2 No $0 OR
PacificSource Dual Care Alliance (HMO D-SNP) PACIFICSOURCE COMMUNITY HEALTH PLANS T2 No $0 OR
PacificSource Medicare MyCare Choice Rx 34 (HMO-POS) PACIFICSOURCE COMMUNITY HEALTH PLANS T2 No $19.00 ID
PacificSource Medicare Essentials Choice Rx 14 (HMO-POS) PACIFICSOURCE COMMUNITY HEALTH PLANS T2 No $29.10 OR
PacificSource Medicare MyCare Choice Rx 24 (HMO-POS) PACIFICSOURCE COMMUNITY HEALTH PLANS T2 No $52.00 ID
PacificSource Medicare Essentials Rx 41 (HMO) PACIFICSOURCE COMMUNITY HEALTH PLANS T2 No $69.30 OR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 72 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 72 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet is covered by 684 Medicare Part D plans (13.5% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 72 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet on Medicare Part D plans?

24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 72 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet averages Tier 2.2 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.

Does 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 72 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet require prior authorization?

3.3% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 72 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 96.7%.

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