24 HR hydromorphone hydrochloride 8 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet

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hydromorphone hydrochloride

RxCUI: 902741

Important: Drug coverage and costs vary by plan and location. Verify coverage directly with your Medicare plan before filling a prescription. This is informational data only and should not replace advice from your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
2.7%
Plan Coverage
139
Plans Covering
T3.2
Avg Tier
76.9%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for 24 HR hydromorphone hydrochloride 8 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, 24 HR hydromorphone hydrochloride 8 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet (RxNorm concept RXCUI 902741, generic name hydromorphone hydrochloride) appears on 26 distinct formulary files spanning 139 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 2.7% 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 3.2.

Real-world access to 24 HR hydromorphone hydrochloride 8 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 76.9% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 88.5% 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 hydromorphone hydrochloride 8 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
26
Plans covering
139
Coverage rate
2.7%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 4
Average tier
Tier 3, Preferred Brand

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
76.9% of formularies
Step therapy required
0% of formularies
Quantity limits
88.5% of formularies

Tier Distribution Across Plans

15 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
85 plans
Tier 4, Non-Preferred

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering 24 HR hydromorphone hydrochloride 8 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet

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

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
ElderServe MAP (HMO D-SNP) ELDERSERVE HEALTH, INC. T1 Yes $0 NY
Cooperative Advantage (HMO D-SNP) GROUP HEALTH COOPERATIVE OF EAU CLAIRE T1 Yes $0 WI
Longevity Health Plan (PPO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMP T1 Yes $0 NJ
Upper Peninsula Health Plan MI Coordinated Health (HMO D-SNP) UPPER PENINSULA HEALTH PLAN, LLC T1 Yes $0 MI
CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) CARESOURCE GEORGIA CO. T1 Yes $0 GA
HAP CareSource MI Coordinated Health (HMO D-SNP) HAP CARESOURCE T1 Yes $0 MI
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF FLORIDA, INC. T1 Yes $4.80 FL
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF MICHIGAN, INC. T1 Yes $8.80 MI
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF ILLINOIS, INC. T1 Yes $15.20 IL
WellSense Added Value (HMO) BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 Yes $21.70 NH
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF COLORADO, INC. T1 Yes $35.20 CO
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. T1 Yes $36.20 NC
Longevity Health Plan (PPO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMP T1 Yes $40.00 NJ
ElderServe Star (HMO I-SNP) ELDERSERVE HEALTH, INC. T1 Yes $58.80 NY
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF NEW YORK, INC. T1 Yes $58.80 NY
Medicare BlueEssential (PPO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 No $0 NY
Medicare BlueActive (PPO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 No $0 NY
Medicare BlueVital (PPO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 No $0 NY
Univera SeniorChoice Basic (HMO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 No $0 NY
Univera SeniorChoice Extra (HMO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 No $0 NY
Medicare Blue Choice Core (HMO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 No $0 NY
The Health Plan SecureCare - Option II (HMO) THE HEALTH PLAN OF WEST VIRGINIA, INC. T4 Yes $0 OH
The Health Plan SecureCare - Option II (HMO) THE HEALTH PLAN OF WEST VIRGINIA, INC. T4 Yes $0 OH, WV
The Health Plan SecureCare Capitol Plan (HMO) THE HEALTH PLAN OF WEST VIRGINIA, INC. T4 Yes $0 WV
The Health Plan SecureChoice Optimum (PPO) THP INSURANCE COMPANY T4 Yes $0 OH, WV
Univera Medicare Dual (HMO D-SNP) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN COMMUNITY CARE LLC T4 No $0 NY
Medicare Blue Dual (HMO D-SNP) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN COMMUNITY CARE LLC T4 No $0 NY
WellSense Signature (HMO) BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 Yes $0 NH
WellSense Signature Access (PPO) BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 Yes $0 NH
Community Health Plan of WA Dual Complete (HMO D-SNP) COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN OF WASHINGTON T4 Yes $0 WA
Community Health Plan of WA Dual Select (HMO D-SNP) COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN OF WASHINGTON T4 Yes $0 WA
Essence Advantage (HMO) ESSENCE HEALTHCARE, INC. T4 Yes $0 IL, MO
Essence Advantage (HMO) ESSENCE HEALTHCARE, INC. T4 Yes $0 AR, MO
Essence Advantage Select (HMO) ESSENCE HEALTHCARE, INC. T4 Yes $0 IL, MO
Essence Advantage (HMO) ESSENCE HEALTHCARE, INC. T4 Yes $0 IN, KY
Essence Advantage Select (HMO) ESSENCE HEALTHCARE, INC. T4 Yes $0 IL
Essence Advantage Choice (PPO) ESSENCE HEALTHCARE PPO, INC. T4 Yes $0 IL, MO
Essence Advantage Choice (PPO) ESSENCE HEALTHCARE PPO, INC. T4 Yes $0 AR, MO
Essence Advantage Choice (PPO) ESSENCE HEALTHCARE PPO, INC. T4 Yes $0 IL
Network Health Select (PPO) NETWORK HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION T4 No $0 WI
Network Health Go (PPO) NETWORK HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION T4 No $0 WI
Network Health Anywhere (PPO) NETWORK HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION T4 No $0 WI
Network Health Choice (PPO) NETWORK HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION T4 No $0 WI
Network Health Zero (PPO) NETWORK HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION T4 No $0 WI
CareSource Dual Advantage Plus (HMO D-SNP) CARESOURCE GEORGIA CO. T4 Yes $0 GA
CareSource MyCare Ohio (HMO D-SNP) CARESOURCE OHIO, INC. T4 Yes $0 OH
Blue adVantage Liberty (PPO) LOUISIANA HEALTH SERVICE & INDEMNITY COMPANY T4 Yes $0 LA
Blue adVantage Thrive (PPO) LOUISIANA HEALTH SERVICE & INDEMNITY COMPANY T4 Yes $0 LA
Blue adVantage Classic (HMO-POS) HMO LOUISIANA, INC. T4 Yes $0 LA
Blue adVantage Giveback (HMO-POS) HMO LOUISIANA, INC. T4 Yes $0 LA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 24 HR hydromorphone hydrochloride 8 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, 24 HR hydromorphone hydrochloride 8 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet is covered by 139 Medicare Part D plans (2.7% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is 24 HR hydromorphone hydrochloride 8 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet on Medicare Part D plans?

24 HR hydromorphone hydrochloride 8 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet averages Tier 3.2 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.

Does 24 HR hydromorphone hydrochloride 8 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet require prior authorization?

76.9% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for 24 HR hydromorphone hydrochloride 8 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 88.5%.

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