alpha 1-proteinase inhibitor, human 1 MG Injection [Zemaira]

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RxCUI: 991722

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.
31.6%
Plan Coverage
1,600
Plans Covering
T4.2
Avg Tier
100%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for alpha 1-proteinase inhibitor, human 1 MG Injection [Zemaira]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, alpha 1-proteinase inhibitor, human 1 MG Injection [Zemaira] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 991722, generic name alpha) appears on 88 distinct formulary files spanning 1,600 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 31.6% of enrollable Part D products, selective placement; verify formulary inclusion before enrolling. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 6, with a cross-plan average of Tier 4.2.

Real-world access to alpha 1-proteinase inhibitor, human 1 MG Injection [Zemaira] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 100% 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 226 Part D beneficiaries filled alpha 1-proteinase inhibitor, human 1 MG Injection [Zemaira] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $27,922,300 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $123,550.00. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry alpha 1-proteinase inhibitor, human 1 MG Injection [Zemaira] today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
88
Plans covering
1,600
Coverage rate
31.6%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 6
Average tier
Tier 4, Non-Preferred

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
100% of formularies
Step therapy required
0% of formularies
Quantity limits
0% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
226
Total spending
$27,922,300
Avg per beneficiary
$123,550.00

Tier Distribution Across Plans

34 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
2 plans
Tier 2, Generic
3 plans
Tier 4, Non-Preferred
61 plans
Tier 5, Specialty

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering alpha 1-proteinase inhibitor, human 1 MG Injection [Zemaira]

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

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
Florida Complete Care-Duals VIP (HMO-POS D-SNP) HPMP OF FLORIDA, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) MERCY CARE T1 Yes $0 AZ
Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) MERCY CARE T1 Yes $0 AZ
Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) MERCY CARE T1 Yes $0 AZ
Elderplan Plus Long-Term Care (HMO-POS D-SNP) ELDERPLAN, INC. T1 Yes $0 NY
Health Choice Pathway (HMO D-SNP) HEALTH CHOICE ARIZONA, INC. T1 Yes $0 AZ
Healthfirst CompleteCare (HMO D-SNP) HEALTHFIRST HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 Yes $0 NY
IMCare Classic (HMO D-SNP) ITASCA MEDICAL CARE T1 Yes $0 MN
Johns Hopkins Advantage MD D-SNP (HMO D-SNP) HOPKINS HEALTH ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 Yes $0 MD
MetroPlus UltraCare (HMO D-SNP) METROPLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 Yes $0 NY
Senior Whole Health SCO (HMO D-SNP) SENIOR WHOLE HEALTH, LLC T1 Yes $0 MA
Senior Whole Health SCO NHC (HMO D-SNP) SENIOR WHOLE HEALTH, LLC T1 Yes $0 MA
Molina One Care (HMO D-SNP) SENIOR WHOLE HEALTH, LLC T1 Yes $0 MA
NaviCare (HMO D-SNP) FALLON COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN T1 Yes $0 MA
SeniorCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) SOUTH COUNTRY HEALTH ALLIANCE T1 Yes $0 MN
AbilityCare (HMO D-SNP) SOUTH COUNTRY HEALTH ALLIANCE T1 Yes $0 MN
Alameda Alliance Wellness (HMO D-SNP) ALAMEDA ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH T1 Yes $0 CA
CCA One Care (HMO D-SNP) COMMONWEALTH CARE ALLIANCE, INC. T1 Yes $0 MA
CCA Senior Care Options (HMO D-SNP) COMMONWEALTH CARE ALLIANCE, INC. T1 Yes $0 MA
Community Care's Partnership Program (HMO D-SNP) COMMUNITY CARE HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 Yes $0 WI
Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Diamond (HMO D-SNP) GATEWAY HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 Yes $0 PA
Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Diamond (HMO D-SNP) GATEWAY HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 Yes $0 PA
Highmark Health Options Duals (HMO D-SNP) HIGHMARK HEALTH OPTIONS WEST VIRGINIA INC. T1 Yes $0 WV
Highmark Health Options Duals (HMO D-SNP) HIGHMARK BCBSD, INC. T1 Yes $0 DE
Florida Complete Care (HMO I-SNP) HPMP OF FLORIDA, INC. T1 Yes $4.80 FL
Florida Complete Care- In The Community (HMO-POS I-SNP) HPMP OF FLORIDA, INC. T1 Yes $4.80 FL
Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Ruby (HMO D-SNP) GATEWAY HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 Yes $13.10 PA
Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Ruby (HMO D-SNP) GATEWAY HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 Yes $17.60 PA
Elderplan For Medicaid Beneficiaries (HMO-POS D-SNP) ELDERPLAN, INC. T1 Yes $22.70 NY
VIVA Medicare Extra Value (HMO D-SNP) VIVA HEALTH, INC. T1 Yes $27.70 AL
VIVA Medicare Extra Care (HMO D-SNP) VIVA HEALTH, INC. T1 Yes $27.70 AL
Highmark Health Options Duals Select (HMO D-SNP) HIGHMARK BCBSD, INC. T1 Yes $31.20 DE
Elderplan Advantage For Nursing Home Residents (HMO-POS I-SNP) ELDERPLAN, INC. T1 Yes $44.80 NY
MetroPlus Platinum Plan (HMO) METROPLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 Yes $58.80 NY
CareAdvantage (HMO D-SNP) SAN MATEO HEALTH COMMISSION T2 Yes $0 CA
CalOptima Health OneCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY T2 Yes $0 CA
BlueCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) VOLUNTEER STATE HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 TN
BlueCare Plus Choice (HMO D-SNP) VOLUNTEER STATE HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 TN
BlueCare Plus Select (HMO D-SNP) VOLUNTEER STATE HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 TN
HAP Medicare Explore (PPO) ALLIANCE HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY T5 Yes $0 MI
HAP Medicare Prime (PPO) ALLIANCE HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY T5 Yes $0 MI
HAP Medicare Connect (HMO) HEALTH ALLIANCE PLAN OF MICHIGAN T5 Yes $0 MI
HAP Medicare Complete Duals (HMO D-SNP) HEALTH ALLIANCE PLAN OF MICHIGAN T5 Yes $0 MI
HAP Medicare Superior (HMO) HEALTH ALLIANCE PLAN OF MICHIGAN T5 Yes $0 MI
Henry Ford Select (HMO) HEALTH ALLIANCE PLAN OF MICHIGAN T5 Yes $0 MI
Sharp Direct Advantage Gold (HMO) SHARP HEALTH PLAN T5 Yes $0 CA
Sharp Direct Advantage VIP (HMO) SHARP HEALTH PLAN T5 Yes $0 CA
Sharp Direct Advantage VIP Plus (HMO) SHARP HEALTH PLAN T5 Yes $0 CA
Blue Medicare Advantage PPO (PPO) WELLMARK ADVANTAGE HEALTH PLAN, INC. T5 Yes $0 IA
BlueMedicare Premier (HMO) USABLE HMO, INC. T5 Yes $0 AR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is alpha 1-proteinase inhibitor, human 1 MG Injection [Zemaira] covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, alpha 1-proteinase inhibitor, human 1 MG Injection [Zemaira] is covered by 1,600 Medicare Part D plans (31.6% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is alpha 1-proteinase inhibitor, human 1 MG Injection [Zemaira] on Medicare Part D plans?

alpha 1-proteinase inhibitor, human 1 MG Injection [Zemaira] averages Tier 4.2 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 6.

Does alpha 1-proteinase inhibitor, human 1 MG Injection [Zemaira] require prior authorization?

100% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for alpha 1-proteinase inhibitor, human 1 MG Injection [Zemaira]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0%.

How much does Medicare spend on alpha 1-proteinase inhibitor, human 1 MG Injection [Zemaira]?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on alpha 1-proteinase inhibitor, human 1 MG Injection [Zemaira] was $27,922,300, covering 226 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $123,550.00.

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