alendronic acid 70 MG / cholecalciferol 5600 UNT Oral Tablet [Fosamax Plus D]

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alendronic acid

RxCUI: 904465

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
10
Plans Covering
T4
Avg Tier
0%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for alendronic acid 70 MG / cholecalciferol 5600 UNT Oral Tablet [Fosamax Plus D]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, alendronic acid 70 MG / cholecalciferol 5600 UNT Oral Tablet [Fosamax Plus D] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 904465, generic name alendronic acid) appears on 1 distinct formulary file spanning 10 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 0.2% of enrollable Part D products, selective placement; verify formulary inclusion before enrolling. Tier placement ranges from Tier 4 to Tier 4, with a cross-plan average of Tier 4.

Real-world access to alendronic acid 70 MG / cholecalciferol 5600 UNT Oral Tablet [Fosamax Plus D] 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 642 Part D beneficiaries filled alendronic acid 70 MG / cholecalciferol 5600 UNT Oral Tablet [Fosamax Plus D] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $603,530 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $940.08. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry alendronic acid 70 MG / cholecalciferol 5600 UNT Oral Tablet [Fosamax Plus D] today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
1
Plans covering
10
Coverage rate
0.2%
Tier range
Tier 4, Non-Preferred
Average tier
Tier 4, Non-Preferred

Restrictions

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

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
642
Total spending
$603,530
Avg per beneficiary
$940.08

Tier Distribution Across Plans

10 plans
Tier 4, Non-Preferred

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering alendronic acid 70 MG / cholecalciferol 5600 UNT Oral Tablet [Fosamax Plus D]

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

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
Health First Rewards H1099-014 (HMO) HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS T4 No $0 FL
Health First SunSaver H1099-016 (HMO) HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS T4 No $0 FL
Health First Complete Care H1099-023 (HMO) HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS T4 No $0 FL
Health First Emerald Plus H1099-024 (HMO) HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS T4 No $0 FL
Health First Premier Access H1099-025 (HMO-POS) HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS T4 No $0 FL
Health First Emerald Plus H1099-026 (HMO) HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS T4 No $0 FL
Health First Premier Access H1099-027 (HMO-POS) HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS T4 No $0 FL
Health First Emerald Plus H1099-028 (HMO) HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS T4 No $0 FL
Health First Value H1099-006 (HMO) HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS T4 No $15.00 FL
Health First Classic H1099-001 (HMO-POS) HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS T4 No $49.40 FL

Frequently Asked Questions

Is alendronic acid 70 MG / cholecalciferol 5600 UNT Oral Tablet [Fosamax Plus D] covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, alendronic acid 70 MG / cholecalciferol 5600 UNT Oral Tablet [Fosamax Plus D] is covered by 10 Medicare Part D plans (0.2% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is alendronic acid 70 MG / cholecalciferol 5600 UNT Oral Tablet [Fosamax Plus D] on Medicare Part D plans?

alendronic acid 70 MG / cholecalciferol 5600 UNT Oral Tablet [Fosamax Plus D] averages Tier 4 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 4 to Tier 4.

Does alendronic acid 70 MG / cholecalciferol 5600 UNT Oral Tablet [Fosamax Plus D] require prior authorization?

0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for alendronic acid 70 MG / cholecalciferol 5600 UNT Oral Tablet [Fosamax Plus D]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0%.

How much does Medicare spend on alendronic acid 70 MG / cholecalciferol 5600 UNT Oral Tablet [Fosamax Plus D]?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on alendronic acid 70 MG / cholecalciferol 5600 UNT Oral Tablet [Fosamax Plus D] was $603,530, covering 642 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $940.08.

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