Medicare Part D coverage · azithromycin · RxCUI 1668238

azithromycin 500 MG Injection

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, azithromycin 500 MG Injection is covered by 5,052 Medicare Part D plans (100% of enrollable products), averaging Tier 2.7, with prior authorization required on 9.8% of covering formularies.

100%
Plan coverage
5,052
Plans covering
T2.7
Avg tier
9.8%
Prior auth required

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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.

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for azithromycin 500 MG Injection

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, azithromycin 500 MG Injection (RxNorm concept RXCUI 1668238, generic name azithromycin) appears on 328 distinct formulary files spanning 5,052 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 2.7.

Real-world access to azithromycin 500 MG Injection depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 9.8% 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 5,970,026 Part D beneficiaries filled azithromycin 500 MG Injection in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $59,585,057 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $9.98. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry azithromycin 500 MG Injection today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
328
Plans covering
5,052
Coverage rate
100%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 6
Average tier
Tier 3, Preferred Brand

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
9.8% of formularies
Step therapy required
0% of formularies
Quantity limits
0% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
5,970,026
Total spending
$59,585,057
Avg per beneficiary
$9.98

Tier Distribution Across Plans

100 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering azithromycin 500 MG Injection

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

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
Sentara Community Complete Select (HMO D-SNP) Sentara Health Plans T1 No $0 VA
Sentara Community Complete (HMO D-SNP) Sentara Health Plans T1 No $0 VA
Freedom VIP Care (HMO C-SNP) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom VIP Savings (HMO C-SNP) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom VIP Savings (HMO C-SNP) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom VIP Rewards (HMO C-SNP) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom VIP Rewards (HMO C-SNP) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Rewards (HMO C-SNP) Optimum Healthcare, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Savings (HMO C-SNP) Optimum Healthcare, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Rewards (HMO C-SNP) Optimum Healthcare, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Diamond (HMO C-SNP) Optimum Healthcare, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Medi-Medi Partial (HMO D-SNP) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Medi-Medi Full (HMO D-SNP) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Emerald Partial (HMO D-SNP) Optimum Healthcare, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Emerald Full (HMO D-SNP) Optimum Healthcare, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Medicare Plan Rx (HMO) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Medicare Plan Rx (HMO) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom VIP Savings COPD (HMO C-SNP) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom VIP Savings COPD (HMO C-SNP) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
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Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Máximo (HMO-POS) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Máximo (HMO-POS) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Gold Rewards Plan (HMO) Optimum Healthcare, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Platinum Plan (HMO) Optimum Healthcare, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Gold Plan (HMO) Optimum Healthcare, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Gold Rewards Plan (HMO) Optimum Healthcare, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Gold Rewards Plan (HMO) Optimum Healthcare, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Rewards COPD (HMO C-SNP) Optimum Healthcare, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Savings COPD (HMO C-SNP) Optimum Healthcare, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Gold Plus Plan (HMO) Optimum Healthcare, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Rewards COPD (HMO C-SNP) Optimum Healthcare, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
Florida Complete Care-Duals VIP (HMO-POS D-SNP) Hpmp OF Florida, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
ElderServe MAP (HMO D-SNP) Elderserve Health, Inc. T1 Yes $0 NY
Cooperative Advantage (HMO D-SNP) Group Health Cooperative OF EAU Claire T1 Yes $0 WI
Longevity Health Plan (PPO I-SNP) Longevity Health Plan OF NEW Jersey Insurance Comp T1 Yes $0 NJ
Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) Mercy Care T1 No $0 AZ
Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) Mercy Care T1 No $0 AZ
Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) Mercy Care T1 No $0 AZ
Elderplan Plus Long-Term Care (HMO-POS D-SNP) Elderplan, Inc. T1 No $0 NY
Health Choice Pathway (HMO D-SNP) Health Choice Arizona, Inc. T1 No $0 AZ

Showing top 50 of 100 plans.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is azithromycin 500 MG Injection covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, azithromycin 500 MG Injection is covered by 5,052 Medicare Part D plans (100% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is azithromycin 500 MG Injection on Medicare Part D plans?

azithromycin 500 MG Injection averages Tier 2.7 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 6.

Does azithromycin 500 MG Injection require prior authorization?

9.8% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for azithromycin 500 MG Injection. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0%.

How much does Medicare spend on azithromycin 500 MG Injection?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on azithromycin 500 MG Injection was $59,585,057, covering 5,970,026 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $9.98.

Nationwide similar Part D drugs

Data-derived peers across the CMS Part D formulary extract: nearest average tier placement and nearest prior-authorization rate. Not therapeutic alternatives or same-generic strengths.

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