azithromycin 10 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution [AzaSite]

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azithromycin

RxCUI: 706872

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.
8.2%
Plan Coverage
415
Plans Covering
T3.1
Avg Tier
0%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for azithromycin 10 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution [AzaSite]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, azithromycin 10 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution [AzaSite] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 706872, generic name azithromycin) appears on 32 distinct formulary files spanning 415 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 8.2% 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 3.1.

Real-world access to azithromycin 10 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution [AzaSite] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% 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 10 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution [AzaSite] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $59,585,357 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 10 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution [AzaSite] today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
32
Plans covering
415
Coverage rate
8.2%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 4
Average tier
Tier 3, Preferred Brand

Restrictions

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

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
5,970,026
Total spending
$59,585,357
Avg per beneficiary
$9.98

Tier Distribution Across Plans

9 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
2 plans
Tier 2, Generic
89 plans
Tier 3, Preferred Brand

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering azithromycin 10 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution [AzaSite]

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
Community Care's Partnership Program (HMO D-SNP) COMMUNITY CARE HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $0 WI
Platino Blindao (HMO D-SNP) TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 No $0 PR
Platino Enlace (HMO D-SNP) TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 No $0 PR
PLATINO ADVANCE (HMO D-SNP) TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 No $0 PR
PLATINO PLUS (HMO D-SNP) TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 No $0 PR
Mass General Brigham SCO (HMO D-SNP) MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM HEALTH PLAN, INC T1 No $0 MA
Mass General Brigham One Care (HMO D-SNP) MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM HEALTH PLAN, INC T1 No $0 MA
CareAdvantage (HMO D-SNP) SAN MATEO HEALTH COMMISSION T2 No $0 CA
CalOptima Health OneCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY T2 No $0 CA
Freedom VIP Care (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom VIP Savings (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom VIP Savings (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom VIP Rewards (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom VIP Rewards (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Rewards (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Savings (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Rewards (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Optimum Diamond (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom Medi-Medi Partial (HMO D-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom Medi-Medi Full (HMO D-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Optimum Emerald Partial (HMO D-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Optimum Emerald Full (HMO D-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom Medicare Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom Medicare Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom VIP Savings COPD (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom VIP Savings COPD (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom Máximo (HMO-POS) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Freedom Máximo (HMO-POS) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Optimum Gold Rewards Plan (HMO) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Optimum Platinum Plan (HMO) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Optimum Gold Plan (HMO) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Optimum Gold Rewards Plan (HMO) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Optimum Gold Rewards Plan (HMO) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Rewards COPD (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Savings COPD (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Optimum Gold Plus Plan (HMO) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T3 No $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Rewards COPD (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T3 No $0 FL

Frequently Asked Questions

Is azithromycin 10 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution [AzaSite] covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, azithromycin 10 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution [AzaSite] is covered by 415 Medicare Part D plans (8.2% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is azithromycin 10 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution [AzaSite] on Medicare Part D plans?

azithromycin 10 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution [AzaSite] averages Tier 3.1 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.

Does azithromycin 10 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution [AzaSite] require prior authorization?

0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for azithromycin 10 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution [AzaSite]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0%.

How much does Medicare spend on azithromycin 10 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution [AzaSite]?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on azithromycin 10 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution [AzaSite] was $59,585,357, covering 5,970,026 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $9.98.

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