ambrisentan 5 MG Oral Tablet [Letairis]

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ambrisentan

RxCUI: 722124

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
8
Plans Covering
T3
Avg Tier
100%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for ambrisentan 5 MG Oral Tablet [Letairis]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, ambrisentan 5 MG Oral Tablet [Letairis] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 722124, generic name ambrisentan) appears on 2 distinct formulary files spanning 8 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 0.2% of enrollable Part D products, selective placement; verify formulary inclusion before enrolling. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 5, with a cross-plan average of Tier 3.

Real-world access to ambrisentan 5 MG Oral Tablet [Letairis] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 100% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 50% apply quantity limits.

Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 6,456 Part D beneficiaries filled ambrisentan 5 MG Oral Tablet [Letairis] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $246,059,319 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $38,113.28. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry ambrisentan 5 MG Oral Tablet [Letairis] today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
2
Plans covering
8
Coverage rate
0.2%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 5
Average tier
Tier 3, Preferred Brand

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
100% of formularies
Step therapy required
0% of formularies
Quantity limits
50% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
6,456
Total spending
$246,059,319
Avg per beneficiary
$38,113.28

Tier Distribution Across Plans

2 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
6 plans
Tier 5, Specialty

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering ambrisentan 5 MG Oral Tablet [Letairis]

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

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
Hamaspik Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP) HAMASPIK, INC. T1 Yes $0 NY
Hamaspik Medicare Select (HMO D-SNP) HAMASPIK, INC. T1 Yes $34.50 NY
Keystone 65 Select Rx (HMO) KEYSTONE HEALTH PLAN EAST, INC. T5 Yes $47.00 PA
Keystone 65 Preferred Rx (HMO) KEYSTONE HEALTH PLAN EAST, INC. T5 Yes $59.70 PA
Keystone 65 Select Rx (HMO) KEYSTONE HEALTH PLAN EAST, INC. T5 Yes $63.50 PA
Keystone 65 Preferred Rx (HMO) KEYSTONE HEALTH PLAN EAST, INC. T5 Yes $79.70 PA
Personal Choice 65 Rx (PPO) QCC INSURANCE COMPANY T5 Yes $102.20 PA
Personal Choice 65 Rx (PPO) QCC INSURANCE COMPANY T5 Yes $112.70 PA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ambrisentan 5 MG Oral Tablet [Letairis] covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, ambrisentan 5 MG Oral Tablet [Letairis] is covered by 8 Medicare Part D plans (0.2% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is ambrisentan 5 MG Oral Tablet [Letairis] on Medicare Part D plans?

ambrisentan 5 MG Oral Tablet [Letairis] averages Tier 3 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 5.

Does ambrisentan 5 MG Oral Tablet [Letairis] require prior authorization?

100% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for ambrisentan 5 MG Oral Tablet [Letairis]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 50%.

How much does Medicare spend on ambrisentan 5 MG Oral Tablet [Letairis]?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on ambrisentan 5 MG Oral Tablet [Letairis] was $246,059,319, covering 6,456 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $38,113.28.

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