alendronic acid 70 MG / cholecalciferol 5600 UNT Oral Tablet [Fosamax Plus D]
alendronic acid
RxCUI: 904465
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
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.
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