Medicare Part D coverage · alprazolam · RxCUI 485414
alprazolam 1 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, alprazolam 1 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet is covered by 280 Medicare Part D plans (5.5% of enrollable products), averaging Tier 2.4, with prior authorization required on 5% of covering formularies.
- 5.5%
- Plan coverage
- 280
- Plans covering
- T2.4
- Avg tier
- 5%
- Prior auth required
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for alprazolam 1 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, alprazolam 1 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet (RxNorm concept RXCUI 485414, generic name alprazolam) appears on 20 distinct formulary files spanning 280 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 5.5% of enrollable Part D products, selective placement; verify formulary inclusion before enrolling. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 4, with a cross-plan average of Tier 2.4.
Real-world access to alprazolam 1 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 5% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 70% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 2,265,351 Part D beneficiaries filled alprazolam 1 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $77,541,550 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $34.23. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry alprazolam 1 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 20
- Plans covering
- 280
- Coverage rate
- 5.5%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 4
- Average tier
- Tier 2, Generic
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 5% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 0% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 70% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 2,265,351
- Total spending
- $77,541,550
- Avg per beneficiary
- $34.23
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering alprazolam 1 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet
100 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.
| Plan | Insurer | Tier | PA | Premium | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilis Health Community (HMO I-SNP) | Signature Advantage, LLC | T1 | No | $0 | KY, TN |
| Arkansas Integrated Providers (AIP) Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Arkansas Superior Select, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | AR |
| Community Care's Partnership Program (HMO D-SNP) | Community Care Health Plan, Inc. | T1 | No | $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 |
| Texas Independence Health Plan, Inc. (HMO I-SNP) | Texas Independence Health Plan, Inc. | T1 | No | $4.80 | TX |
| Texas Independence Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Texas Independence Health Plan, Inc. | T1 | No | $4.80 | TX |
| Tribute Select (HMO-POS I-SNP) | Arkansas Superior Select, Inc. | T1 | No | $8.90 | AR |
| 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 |
| Highmark Health Options Duals Select (HMO D-SNP) | Highmark Bcbsd, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $31.20 | DE |
| Valor Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) | TSG Guard, Inc. | T1 | No | $31.40 | OH |
| WV Senior Advantage (HMO I-SNP) | West Virginia Senior Advantage, Inc. | T1 | No | $32.70 | WV |
| Abilis Health (HMO I-SNP) | Signature Advantage, LLC | T1 | No | $35.90 | KY, TN |
| CommuniCare Advantage ISNP (HMO I-SNP) | OH CHS SNP Inc. | T1 | No | $38.40 | IN, MD, OH |
| HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plan (HMO) | Healthsun Health Plans, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun MediMax (HMO) | Healthsun Health Plans, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plan (HMO) | Healthsun Health Plans, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
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| HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plan (HMO) | Healthsun Health Plans, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun MediSun Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Healthsun Health Plans, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plus (HMO) | Healthsun Health Plans, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plus (HMO) | Healthsun Health Plans, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun MediSun Extra (HMO D-SNP) | Healthsun Health Plans, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plus (HMO) | Healthsun Health Plans, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun VitalCare (HMO C-SNP) | Healthsun Health Plans, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun VitalCare (HMO C-SNP) | Healthsun Health Plans, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun MediSun Full Dual Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Healthsun Health Plans, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun MediSun Full Dual Extra (HMO D-SNP) | Healthsun Health Plans, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply Complete (HMO D-SNP) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply More (HMO) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply Complete (HMO D-SNP) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply Level (HMO C-SNP) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply Level (HMO C-SNP) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply More (HMO) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply Level (HMO C-SNP) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply More (HMO) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply Level (HMO C-SNP) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply Complete (HMO D-SNP) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply More (HMO) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply More (HMO) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply Level (HMO C-SNP) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply Complete (HMO D-SNP) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply More (HMO) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply Extra (HMO) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply Extra Platinum (HMO) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply More Platinum (HMO) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply Complete Platinum (HMO D-SNP) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply Level Platinum (HMO C-SNP) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
Showing top 50 of 100 plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is alprazolam 1 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, alprazolam 1 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet is covered by 280 Medicare Part D plans (5.5% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is alprazolam 1 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet on Medicare Part D plans?
alprazolam 1 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet averages Tier 2.4 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.
Does alprazolam 1 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet require prior authorization?
5% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for alprazolam 1 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 70%.
How much does Medicare spend on alprazolam 1 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on alprazolam 1 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet was $77,541,550, covering 2,265,351 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $34.23.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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