albuterol 0.4 MG/ML Oral Solution

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RxCUI: 755497

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94.7%
Plan Coverage
4,796
Plans Covering
T2.1
Avg Tier
0%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for albuterol 0.4 MG/ML Oral Solution

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, albuterol 0.4 MG/ML Oral Solution (RxNorm concept RXCUI 755497, generic name albuterol) appears on 273 distinct formulary files spanning 4,796 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 94.7% of enrollable Part D products, near-universal placement. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 4, with a cross-plan average of Tier 2.1.

Real-world access to albuterol 0.4 MG/ML Oral Solution depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 0.7% apply quantity limits.

Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 1,487 Part D beneficiaries filled albuterol 0.4 MG/ML Oral Solution in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $925,019 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $622.07. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry albuterol 0.4 MG/ML Oral Solution today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
273
Plans covering
4,796
Coverage rate
94.7%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 4
Average tier
Tier 2, Generic

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
0% of formularies
Step therapy required
0% of formularies
Quantity limits
0.7% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
1,487
Total spending
$925,019
Avg per beneficiary
$622.07

Tier Distribution Across Plans

100 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic

Standalone Drug Plans (PDP) Covering albuterol 0.4 MG/ML Oral Solution

5 standalone prescription drug plans include this drug.

Plan Insurer Tier PA ST Premium States
Anthem Full Dual Advantage (PPO D-SNP) ANTHEM HEALTH PLANS, INC. T1 No No $0 CT
Anthem Dual Advantage (PPO D-SNP) ANTHEM HEALTH PLANS, INC. T1 No No $0 CT
Anthem Kidney Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) ANTHEM HEALTH PLANS, INC. T1 No No $0 CT
Anthem Full Dual Advantage Select (HMO D-SNP) ANTHEM HEALTH PLANS, INC. T1 No No $0 CT
Anthem Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) ANTHEM HEALTH PLANS, INC. T1 No No $0 CT

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering albuterol 0.4 MG/ML Oral Solution

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

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
Community Blue Medicare HMO Signature (HMO) Highmark Western and Northeastern New York Inc. T1 No $0 NY
Community Blue Medicare HMO Merit (HMO) Highmark Western and Northeastern New York Inc. T1 No $0 NY
Community Blue Medicare PPO Signature (PPO) HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY T1 No $0 PA
Complete Blue PPO Signature (PPO) HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY T1 No $0 PA
Community Blue Medicare Plus PPO Signature (PPO) HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY T1 No $0 PA
Complete Blue PPO Signature (PPO) HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY T1 No $0 PA
Complete Blue PPO Merit (PPO) HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY T1 No $0 PA
Complete Blue PPO Signature (PPO) HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY T1 No $0 PA
Complete Blue PPO Distinct (PPO) HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY T1 No $0 PA
Community Blue Medicare Plus PPO Signature (PPO) HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY T1 No $0 PA
Complete Blue Plus PPO Merit (PPO) HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY T1 No $0 PA
Community Blue Medicare PPO Signature (PPO) HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY T1 No $0 PA
Complete Blue PPO Merit (PPO) HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY T1 No $0 PA
Community Blue Medicare HMO Signature (HMO) HIGHMARK CHOICE COMPANY T1 No $0 PA
Security Blue HMO-POS ValueRx (HMO-POS) HIGHMARK CHOICE COMPANY T1 No $0 PA
Community Blue Medicare HMO Signature (HMO) HIGHMARK CHOICE COMPANY T1 No $0 PA
Together Blue Medicare HMO Signature (HMO) HIGHMARK CHOICE COMPANY T1 No $0 PA
Community Blue Medicare HMO Distinct (HMO) HIGHMARK CHOICE COMPANY T1 No $0 PA
Complete Blue HMO Distinct (HMO) HIGHMARK CHOICE COMPANY T1 No $0 PA
Complete Blue PPO Distinct (PPO) HIGHMARK SENIOR SOLUTIONS COMPANY T1 No $0 WV
Complete Blue PPO Signature (PPO) HIGHMARK SENIOR SOLUTIONS COMPANY T1 No $0 WV
Complete Blue PPO Signature (PPO) HIGHMARK SENIOR SOLUTIONS COMPANY T1 No $0 WV
Complete Blue PPO Merit (PPO) HIGHMARK SENIOR SOLUTIONS COMPANY T1 No $0 WV
Complete Blue PPO Signature (PPO) HIGHMARK BCBSD INC. T1 No $0 DE
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
Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) BLUE CROSS OF CALIFORNIA T1 No $0 CA
Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) BLUE CROSS OF CALIFORNIA T1 No $0 CA
Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) BLUE CROSS OF CALIFORNIA T1 No $0 CA
Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) BLUE CROSS OF CALIFORNIA T1 No $0 CA
Anthem Full Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) ANTHEM INSURANCE COMPANIES, INC. T1 No $0 IN
Anthem I PathWays Dual Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) ANTHEM INSURANCE COMPANIES, INC. T1 No $0 IN
Anthem I PathWays Dual Care Advantage NFLOC (HMO D-SNP) ANTHEM INSURANCE COMPANIES, INC. T1 No $0 IN
Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage (HMO-POS D-SNP) WELLPOINT IOWA, INC. T1 No $0 IA
Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage 2 (HMO-POS D-SNP) WELLPOINT IOWA, INC. T1 No $0 IA
Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) WELLPOINT WEST VIRGINIA , INC. T1 No $0 WV
Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) WELLPOINT WASHINGTON, INC. T1 No $0 WA
Wellpoint Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) WELLPOINT WASHINGTON, INC. T1 No $0 WA
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) COMMUNITY CARE HEALTH PLAN OF LOUISIANA, INC. T1 No $0 LA
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage 2 (HMO D-SNP) COMMUNITY CARE HEALTH PLAN OF LOUISIANA, INC. T1 No $0 LA
Anthem Dual Advantage (PPO D-SNP) ANTHEM INSURANCE COMPANIES, INC. T1 No $0 VA
Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS) WELLPOINT TEXAS, INC. T1 No $0 TX
Wellpoint Kidney Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) WELLPOINT TEXAS, INC. T1 No $0 TX
Wellpoint Dual Advantage 2 (HMO D-SNP) WELLPOINT TEXAS, INC. T1 No $0 TX
Wellpoint Kidney Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) WELLPOINT TEXAS, INC. T1 No $0 TX
Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage Aligned (HMO D-SNP) WELLPOINT TEXAS, INC. T1 No $0 TX
Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage Aligned (HMO D-SNP) WELLPOINT TEXAS, INC. T1 No $0 TX
Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage Aligned (HMO D-SNP) WELLPOINT TEXAS, INC. T1 No $0 TX
Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage Aligned (HMO D-SNP) WELLPOINT TEXAS, INC. T1 No $0 TX
Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage 2 (HMO D-SNP) WELLPOINT TEXAS, INC. T1 No $0 TX

Frequently Asked Questions

Is albuterol 0.4 MG/ML Oral Solution covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, albuterol 0.4 MG/ML Oral Solution is covered by 4,796 Medicare Part D plans (94.7% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is albuterol 0.4 MG/ML Oral Solution on Medicare Part D plans?

albuterol 0.4 MG/ML Oral Solution averages Tier 2.1 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.

Does albuterol 0.4 MG/ML Oral Solution require prior authorization?

0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for albuterol 0.4 MG/ML Oral Solution. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0.7%.

How much does Medicare spend on albuterol 0.4 MG/ML Oral Solution?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on albuterol 0.4 MG/ML Oral Solution was $925,019, covering 1,487 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $622.07.

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