brimonidine tartrate 1.5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution

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brimonidine tartrate

RxCUI: 861208

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62%
Plan Coverage
3,143
Plans Covering
T2.5
Avg Tier
0%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for brimonidine tartrate 1.5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, brimonidine tartrate 1.5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution (RxNorm concept RXCUI 861208, generic name brimonidine tartrate) appears on 224 distinct formulary files spanning 3,143 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 62% of enrollable Part D products, mid-range placement; shopping across contracts changes access. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 4, with a cross-plan average of Tier 2.5.

Real-world access to brimonidine tartrate 1.5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution 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 573,214 Part D beneficiaries filled brimonidine tartrate 1.5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $88,900,177 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $155.09. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry brimonidine tartrate 1.5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
224
Plans covering
3,143
Coverage rate
62%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 4
Average tier
Tier 2, Generic

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
0% of formularies
Step therapy required
0% of formularies
Quantity limits
0.9% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
573,214
Total spending
$88,900,177
Avg per beneficiary
$155.09

Tier Distribution Across Plans

100 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic

Standalone Drug Plans (PDP) Covering brimonidine tartrate 1.5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution

2 standalone prescription drug plans include this drug.

Plan Insurer Tier PA ST Premium States
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) WELLCARE OF CONNECTICUT, INC. T1 No No $0 CT
Wellcare Giveback (HMO-POS) WELLCARE OF CONNECTICUT, INC. T1 No No $0 CT

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering brimonidine tartrate 1.5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution

98 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
Wellpoint Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) WELLPOINT WEST VIRGINIA , INC. T1 No $0 WV
Anthem Medicare Advantage 3 (HMO-POS) HealthKeepers, Inc. T1 No $0 VA
Anthem Medicare Advantage 3 (HMO-POS) HealthKeepers, Inc. T1 No $0 VA
Anthem Medicare Advantage 3 (HMO-POS) HealthKeepers, Inc. T1 No $0 VA
Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS) WELLPOINT TENNESSEE, INC. T1 No $0 TN
Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS) WELLPOINT TENNESSEE, INC. T1 No $0 TN
Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS) WELLPOINT TENNESSEE, INC. T1 No $0 TN
Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS) WELLPOINT TENNESSEE, INC. T1 No $0 TN
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
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
ElderServe MAP (HMO D-SNP) ELDERSERVE HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 NY

Frequently Asked Questions

Is brimonidine tartrate 1.5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, brimonidine tartrate 1.5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution is covered by 3,143 Medicare Part D plans (62% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is brimonidine tartrate 1.5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution on Medicare Part D plans?

brimonidine tartrate 1.5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution averages Tier 2.5 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.

Does brimonidine tartrate 1.5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution require prior authorization?

0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for brimonidine tartrate 1.5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0.9%.

How much does Medicare spend on brimonidine tartrate 1.5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on brimonidine tartrate 1.5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution was $88,900,177, covering 573,214 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $155.09.

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