Medicare Part D coverage · bempedoic acid · RxCUI 2282414
bempedoic acid 180 MG Oral Tablet [Nexletol]
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, bempedoic acid 180 MG Oral Tablet [Nexletol] is covered by 4,720 Medicare Part D plans (93.4% of enrollable products), averaging Tier 2.7, with prior authorization required on 57.4% of covering formularies.
- 93.4%
- Plan coverage
- 4,720
- Plans covering
- T2.7
- Avg tier
- 57.4%
- Prior auth required
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for bempedoic acid 180 MG Oral Tablet [Nexletol]
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, bempedoic acid 180 MG Oral Tablet [Nexletol] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 2282414, generic name bempedoic acid) appears on 277 distinct formulary files spanning 4,720 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 93.4% of enrollable Part D products, near-universal placement. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 4, with a cross-plan average of Tier 2.7.
Real-world access to bempedoic acid 180 MG Oral Tablet [Nexletol] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 57.4% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 19.5% require step therapy. 82.7% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 18,619 Part D beneficiaries filled bempedoic acid 180 MG Oral Tablet [Nexletol] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $45,523,814 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $2,445.02. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry bempedoic acid 180 MG Oral Tablet [Nexletol] today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 277
- Plans covering
- 4,720
- Coverage rate
- 93.4%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 4
- Average tier
- Tier 3, Preferred Brand
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 57.4% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 19.5% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 82.7% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 18,619
- Total spending
- $45,523,814
- Avg per beneficiary
- $2,445.02
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering bempedoic acid 180 MG Oral Tablet [Nexletol]
100 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.
| Plan | Insurer | Tier | PA | Premium | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Healthfirst CompleteCare (HMO D-SNP) | Healthfirst Health Plan, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| IMCare Classic (HMO D-SNP) | Itasca Medical Care | T1 | No | $0 | MN |
| Johns Hopkins Advantage MD D-SNP (HMO D-SNP) | Hopkins Health Advantage, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | MD |
| MetroPlus UltraCare (HMO D-SNP) | Metroplus Health Plan, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| Upper Peninsula Health Plan MI Coordinated Health (HMO D-SNP) | Upper Peninsula Health Plan, LLC | T1 | Yes | $0 | MI |
| CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Caresource Georgia Co. | T1 | Yes | $0 | GA |
| Senior Whole Health SCO (HMO D-SNP) | Senior Whole Health, LLC | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| Senior Whole Health SCO NHC (HMO D-SNP) | Senior Whole Health, LLC | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| Molina One Care (HMO D-SNP) | Senior Whole Health, LLC | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| HAP CareSource MI Coordinated Health (HMO D-SNP) | HAP Caresource | T1 | Yes | $0 | MI |
| PruittHealth Premier D-SNP (HMO D-SNP) | Pruitthealth Premier, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | GA |
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| Simpra Advantage Dual Care (PPO D-SNP) | Simpra Advantage, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | AL |
| NaviCare (HMO D-SNP) | Fallon Community Health Plan | T1 | Yes | $0 | MA |
| SeniorCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) | South Country Health Alliance | T1 | Yes | $0 | MN |
| AbilityCare (HMO D-SNP) | South Country Health Alliance | T1 | Yes | $0 | MN |
| Alameda Alliance Wellness (HMO D-SNP) | Alameda Alliance FOR Health | T1 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| CCA One Care (HMO D-SNP) | Commonwealth Care Alliance, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| CCA Senior Care Options (HMO D-SNP) | Commonwealth Care Alliance, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| Elevate Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP) | Denver Health Medical Plan, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | CO |
| AllCare Advantage Redwood Rx (HMO D-SNP) | Allcare Health Plan, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | OR |
| PrimeWest Senior Health Complete (HMO D-SNP) | Primewest Rural MN Health Care Access Initiative | T1 | No | $0 | MN |
| Prime Health Complete (HMO D-SNP) | Primewest Rural MN Health Care Access Initiative | T1 | No | $0 | MN |
| Alterwood Advantage Dual Secure (HMO D-SNP) | Alterwood Advantage, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | MD |
| Nascentia Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Visiting Nurse Association OF Central NEW York | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| Provider Partners Pennsylvania Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF Pennsylvania, Inc | T1 | Yes | $0 | PA |
| Provider Partners North Carolina Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF North Carolina | T1 | Yes | $0 | NC |
| Provider Partners Indiana Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF Indiana | T1 | Yes | $0 | IN |
| Provider Partners Missouri Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF Missouri, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | MO |
| Abilis Health Community (HMO I-SNP) | Signature Advantage, LLC | T1 | No | $0 | KY, TN |
| Arkansas Integrated Providers (AIP) Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Arkansas Superior Select, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | AR |
| Community Care's Partnership Program (HMO D-SNP) | Community Care Health Plan, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | WI |
| Platino Blindao (HMO D-SNP) | Triple S Advantage, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | PR |
| Platino Enlace (HMO D-SNP) | Triple S Advantage, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | PR |
| Platino Advance (HMO D-snp) | Triple S Advantage, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | PR |
| Platino Plus (HMO D-snp) | Triple S Advantage, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | PR |
| Mass General Brigham SCO (HMO D-SNP) | Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Inc | T1 | Yes | $0 | MA |
| Mass General Brigham One Care (HMO D-SNP) | Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Inc | T1 | Yes | $0 | MA |
| Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Diamond (HMO D-SNP) | Gateway Health Plan, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | PA |
| Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Diamond (HMO D-SNP) | Gateway Health Plan, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | PA |
| Highmark Health Options Duals (HMO D-SNP) | Highmark Health Options West Virginia Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | WV |
| Highmark Health Options Duals (HMO D-SNP) | Highmark Bcbsd, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | DE |
Showing top 50 of 100 plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is bempedoic acid 180 MG Oral Tablet [Nexletol] covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, bempedoic acid 180 MG Oral Tablet [Nexletol] is covered by 4,720 Medicare Part D plans (93.4% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is bempedoic acid 180 MG Oral Tablet [Nexletol] on Medicare Part D plans?
bempedoic acid 180 MG Oral Tablet [Nexletol] averages Tier 2.7 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.
Does bempedoic acid 180 MG Oral Tablet [Nexletol] require prior authorization?
57.4% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for bempedoic acid 180 MG Oral Tablet [Nexletol]. Step therapy: 19.5%. Quantity limits: 82.7%.
How much does Medicare spend on bempedoic acid 180 MG Oral Tablet [Nexletol]?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on bempedoic acid 180 MG Oral Tablet [Nexletol] was $45,523,814, covering 18,619 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $2,445.02.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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