aprepitant 80 MG Oral Capsule [Emend]

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aprepitant

RxCUI: 404465

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%
Plan Coverage
2
Plans Covering
T1
Avg Tier
100%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for aprepitant 80 MG Oral Capsule [Emend]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, aprepitant 80 MG Oral Capsule [Emend] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 404465, generic name aprepitant) appears on 1 distinct formulary file spanning 2 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 0% of enrollable Part D products, selective placement; verify formulary inclusion before enrolling. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 1, with a cross-plan average of Tier 1.

Real-world access to aprepitant 80 MG Oral Capsule [Emend] 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 4,705 Part D beneficiaries filled aprepitant 80 MG Oral Capsule [Emend] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $8,623,535 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $1,832.84. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry aprepitant 80 MG Oral Capsule [Emend] today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
1
Plans covering
2
Coverage rate
0%
Tier range
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
Average tier
Tier 1, Preferred Generic

Restrictions

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

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
4,705
Total spending
$8,623,535
Avg per beneficiary
$1,832.84

Tier Distribution Across Plans

2 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering aprepitant 80 MG Oral Capsule [Emend]

2 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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is aprepitant 80 MG Oral Capsule [Emend] covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, aprepitant 80 MG Oral Capsule [Emend] is covered by 2 Medicare Part D plans (0% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is aprepitant 80 MG Oral Capsule [Emend] on Medicare Part D plans?

aprepitant 80 MG Oral Capsule [Emend] averages Tier 1 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 1.

Does aprepitant 80 MG Oral Capsule [Emend] require prior authorization?

100% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for aprepitant 80 MG Oral Capsule [Emend]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0%.

How much does Medicare spend on aprepitant 80 MG Oral Capsule [Emend]?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on aprepitant 80 MG Oral Capsule [Emend] was $8,623,535, covering 4,705 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $1,832.84.

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