24 HR hydromorphone hydrochloride 16 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet

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hydromorphone hydrochloride

RxCUI: 902736

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 16 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, 24 HR hydromorphone hydrochloride 16 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet (RxNorm concept RXCUI 902736, 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 16 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 16 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 16 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 16 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, 24 HR hydromorphone hydrochloride 16 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 16 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet on Medicare Part D plans?

24 HR hydromorphone hydrochloride 16 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 16 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet require prior authorization?

76.9% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for 24 HR hydromorphone hydrochloride 16 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