amlodipine 2.5 MG Oral Tablet
amlodipine
RxCUI: 308136
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for amlodipine 2.5 MG Oral Tablet
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, amlodipine 2.5 MG Oral Tablet (RxNorm concept RXCUI 308136, generic name amlodipine) appears on 330 distinct formulary files spanning 5,067 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 100% of enrollable Part D products, near-universal placement. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 6, with a cross-plan average of Tier 1.1.
Real-world access to amlodipine 2.5 MG Oral Tablet depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 0.9% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 11,575,402 Part D beneficiaries filled amlodipine 2.5 MG Oral Tablet in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $407,233,375 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $35.18. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry amlodipine 2.5 MG Oral Tablet today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 330
- Plans covering
- 5,067
- Coverage rate
- 100%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 6
- Average tier
- Tier 1, Preferred Generic
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 0% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 0% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 0.9% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 11,575,402
- Total spending
- $407,233,375
- Avg per beneficiary
- $35.18
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Standalone Drug Plans (PDP) Covering amlodipine 2.5 MG Oral Tablet
5 standalone prescription drug plans include this drug.
| Plan | Insurer | Tier | PA | ST | Premium | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC (PDP) | UNITEDHEALTHCARE INS. CO. & UHC INS. CO. OF NY | T1 | No | No | $0 | - |
| AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC (PDP) | UNITEDHEALTHCARE INS. CO. & UHC INS. CO. OF NY | T1 | No | No | $0 | - |
| AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHC (PDP) | UNITEDHEALTHCARE INS. CO. & UHC INS. CO. OF NY | T1 | No | No | $0 | - |
| AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHC (PDP) | UNITEDHEALTHCARE INS. CO. & UHC INS. CO. OF NY | T1 | No | No | $0 | - |
| AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHC (PDP) | UNITEDHEALTHCARE INS. CO. & UHC INS. CO. OF NY | T1 | No | No | $0 | - |
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering amlodipine 2.5 MG Oral Tablet
95 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is amlodipine 2.5 MG Oral Tablet covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, amlodipine 2.5 MG Oral Tablet is covered by 5,067 Medicare Part D plans (100% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is amlodipine 2.5 MG Oral Tablet on Medicare Part D plans?
amlodipine 2.5 MG Oral Tablet averages Tier 1.1 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 6.
Does amlodipine 2.5 MG Oral Tablet require prior authorization?
0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for amlodipine 2.5 MG Oral Tablet. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0.9%.
How much does Medicare spend on amlodipine 2.5 MG Oral Tablet?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on amlodipine 2.5 MG Oral Tablet was $407,233,375, covering 11,575,402 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $35.18.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.