6 ML clindamycin 150 MG/ML Injection [Cleocin]

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clindamycin

RxCUI: 1737582

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.
0.2%
Plan Coverage
9
Plans Covering
T1
Avg Tier
0%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for 6 ML clindamycin 150 MG/ML Injection [Cleocin]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, 6 ML clindamycin 150 MG/ML Injection [Cleocin] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 1737582, generic name clindamycin) appears on 2 distinct formulary files spanning 9 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 0.2% of enrollable Part D products, selective placement; verify formulary inclusion before enrolling. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 1, with a cross-plan average of Tier 1.

Real-world access to 6 ML clindamycin 150 MG/ML Injection [Cleocin] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 0% apply quantity limits.

Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 455 Part D beneficiaries filled 6 ML clindamycin 150 MG/ML Injection [Cleocin] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $166,113 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $365.08. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry 6 ML clindamycin 150 MG/ML Injection [Cleocin] today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
2
Plans covering
9
Coverage rate
0.2%
Tier range
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
Average tier
Tier 1, Preferred Generic

Restrictions

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

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
455
Total spending
$166,113
Avg per beneficiary
$365.08

Tier Distribution Across Plans

9 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering 6 ML clindamycin 150 MG/ML Injection [Cleocin]

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

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
Hamaspik Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP) HAMASPIK, INC. T1 No $0 NY
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
Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Ruby (HMO D-SNP) GATEWAY HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $13.10 PA
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
Hamaspik Medicare Select (HMO D-SNP) HAMASPIK, INC. T1 No $34.50 NY

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 6 ML clindamycin 150 MG/ML Injection [Cleocin] covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, 6 ML clindamycin 150 MG/ML Injection [Cleocin] is covered by 9 Medicare Part D plans (0.2% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is 6 ML clindamycin 150 MG/ML Injection [Cleocin] on Medicare Part D plans?

6 ML clindamycin 150 MG/ML Injection [Cleocin] averages Tier 1 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 1.

Does 6 ML clindamycin 150 MG/ML Injection [Cleocin] require prior authorization?

0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for 6 ML clindamycin 150 MG/ML Injection [Cleocin]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0%.

How much does Medicare spend on 6 ML clindamycin 150 MG/ML Injection [Cleocin]?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on 6 ML clindamycin 150 MG/ML Injection [Cleocin] was $166,113, covering 455 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $365.08.

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