alendronic acid 70 MG / cholecalciferol 2800 UNT Oral Tablet [Fosamax Plus D]

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alendronic acid

RxCUI: 904495

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.
1%
Plan Coverage
49
Plans Covering
T3.3
Avg Tier
0%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for alendronic acid 70 MG / cholecalciferol 2800 UNT Oral Tablet [Fosamax Plus D]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, alendronic acid 70 MG / cholecalciferol 2800 UNT Oral Tablet [Fosamax Plus D] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 904495, generic name alendronic acid) appears on 4 distinct formulary files spanning 49 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 1% of enrollable Part D products, selective placement; verify formulary inclusion before enrolling. Tier placement ranges from Tier 3 to Tier 4, with a cross-plan average of Tier 3.3.

Real-world access to alendronic acid 70 MG / cholecalciferol 2800 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. 75% 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 2800 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 2800 UNT Oral Tablet [Fosamax Plus D] today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
4
Plans covering
49
Coverage rate
1%
Tier range
Tier 3 – Tier 4
Average tier
Tier 3, Preferred Brand

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
0% of formularies
Step therapy required
0% of formularies
Quantity limits
75% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

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

Tier Distribution Across Plans

39 plans
Tier 3, Preferred Brand
10 plans
Tier 4, Non-Preferred

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering alendronic acid 70 MG / cholecalciferol 2800 UNT Oral Tablet [Fosamax Plus D]

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

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
Freedom VIP Care (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom VIP Savings (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom VIP Savings (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom VIP Rewards (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom VIP Rewards (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Rewards (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Savings (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Rewards (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Optimum Diamond (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom Medi-Medi Partial (HMO D-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom Medi-Medi Full (HMO D-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Optimum Emerald Partial (HMO D-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Optimum Emerald Full (HMO D-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom Medicare Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom Medicare Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom VIP Savings COPD (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom VIP Savings COPD (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom Máximo (HMO-POS) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom Máximo (HMO-POS) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Optimum Gold Rewards Plan (HMO) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Optimum Platinum Plan (HMO) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Optimum Gold Plan (HMO) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Optimum Gold Rewards Plan (HMO) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Optimum Gold Rewards Plan (HMO) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Rewards COPD (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Savings COPD (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Optimum Gold Plus Plan (HMO) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Rewards COPD (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T3 No $0 FL
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 2800 UNT Oral Tablet [Fosamax Plus D] covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, alendronic acid 70 MG / cholecalciferol 2800 UNT Oral Tablet [Fosamax Plus D] is covered by 49 Medicare Part D plans (1% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is alendronic acid 70 MG / cholecalciferol 2800 UNT Oral Tablet [Fosamax Plus D] on Medicare Part D plans?

alendronic acid 70 MG / cholecalciferol 2800 UNT Oral Tablet [Fosamax Plus D] averages Tier 3.3 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 3 to Tier 4.

Does alendronic acid 70 MG / cholecalciferol 2800 UNT Oral Tablet [Fosamax Plus D] require prior authorization?

0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for alendronic acid 70 MG / cholecalciferol 2800 UNT Oral Tablet [Fosamax Plus D]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 75%.

How much does Medicare spend on alendronic acid 70 MG / cholecalciferol 2800 UNT Oral Tablet [Fosamax Plus D]?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on alendronic acid 70 MG / cholecalciferol 2800 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