acetaminophen 300 MG / hydrocodone bitartrate 5 MG Oral Tablet
acetaminophen
RxCUI: 856987
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for acetaminophen 300 MG / hydrocodone bitartrate 5 MG Oral Tablet
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, acetaminophen 300 MG / hydrocodone bitartrate 5 MG Oral Tablet (RxNorm concept RXCUI 856987, generic name acetaminophen) appears on 50 distinct formulary files spanning 1,048 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 20.7% 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 2.9.
Real-world access to acetaminophen 300 MG / hydrocodone bitartrate 5 MG Oral Tablet depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 94% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 156 Part D beneficiaries filled acetaminophen 300 MG / hydrocodone bitartrate 5 MG Oral Tablet in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $48,943 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $313.74. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry acetaminophen 300 MG / hydrocodone bitartrate 5 MG Oral Tablet today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 50
- Plans covering
- 1,048
- Coverage rate
- 20.7%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 4
- Average tier
- Tier 3, Preferred Brand
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 0% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 0% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 94% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 156
- Total spending
- $48,943
- Avg per beneficiary
- $313.74
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering acetaminophen 300 MG / hydrocodone bitartrate 5 MG Oral Tablet
100 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.
| Plan | Insurer | Tier | PA | Premium | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Community Complete Select (HMO D-SNP) | SENTARA HEALTH PLANS | T1 | No | $0 | VA |
| Sentara Community Complete (HMO D-SNP) | SENTARA HEALTH PLANS | T1 | No | $0 | VA |
| CareAdvantage (HMO D-SNP) | SAN MATEO HEALTH COMMISSION | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Ventura County Medi-Cal Managed Care Commission | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Health Care Service Corporation | T1 | No | $0 | NM |
| Blue Cross MA Dual Care Plus Preferred (PPO D-SNP) | Health Care Service Corporation | T1 | No | $0 | NM |
| SecureBlue (HMO D-SNP) | HMO Minnesota | T1 | No | $0 | MN |
| Hamaspik Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP) | HAMASPIK, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| PHP (HMO C-SNP) | AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| VNS Health Total (HMO D-SNP) | VNS CHOICE | 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 |
| 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 |
| Leon MediExtra (HMO) | LEON HEALTH, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Leon MediDual (HMO D-SNP) | LEON HEALTH, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Leon MediMore (HMO) | LEON HEALTH, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Leon MediMax (HMO D-SNP) | LEON HEALTH, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) | HCSC INSURANCE SERVICES COMPANY | T1 | No | $4.80 | TX |
| Gold Dialysis & Kidney Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) | GOLD KIDNEY OF FLORIDA INC | T1 | No | $4.80 | FL |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) | GHS INSURANCE COMPANY | T1 | No | $5.00 | OK |
| 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 |
| Hamaspik Medicare Select (HMO D-SNP) | HAMASPIK, INC. | T1 | No | $34.50 | NY |
| VNS Health EasyCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) | VNS CHOICE | T1 | No | $51.60 | NY |
| HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plan (HMO) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun MediMax (HMO) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plan (HMO) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plan (HMO) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun MediSun Plus (HMO D-SNP) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plus (HMO) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plus (HMO) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun MediSun Extra (HMO D-SNP) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plus (HMO) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun VitalCare (HMO C-SNP) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun VitalCare (HMO C-SNP) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun MediSun Full Dual Plus (HMO D-SNP) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun MediSun Full Dual Extra (HMO D-SNP) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply Complete (HMO D-SNP) | SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply More (HMO) | SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply Complete (HMO D-SNP) | SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply Level (HMO C-SNP) | SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply Level (HMO C-SNP) | SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply More (HMO) | SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is acetaminophen 300 MG / hydrocodone bitartrate 5 MG Oral Tablet covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, acetaminophen 300 MG / hydrocodone bitartrate 5 MG Oral Tablet is covered by 1,048 Medicare Part D plans (20.7% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is acetaminophen 300 MG / hydrocodone bitartrate 5 MG Oral Tablet on Medicare Part D plans?
acetaminophen 300 MG / hydrocodone bitartrate 5 MG Oral Tablet averages Tier 2.9 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.
Does acetaminophen 300 MG / hydrocodone bitartrate 5 MG Oral Tablet require prior authorization?
0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for acetaminophen 300 MG / hydrocodone bitartrate 5 MG Oral Tablet. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 94%.
How much does Medicare spend on acetaminophen 300 MG / hydrocodone bitartrate 5 MG Oral Tablet?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on acetaminophen 300 MG / hydrocodone bitartrate 5 MG Oral Tablet was $48,943, covering 156 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $313.74.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.