bromocriptine 0.8 MG Oral Tablet [Cycloset]

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bromocriptine

RxCUI: 859081

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.
13.1%
Plan Coverage
666
Plans Covering
T3.5
Avg Tier
2.6%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for bromocriptine 0.8 MG Oral Tablet [Cycloset]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, bromocriptine 0.8 MG Oral Tablet [Cycloset] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 859081, generic name bromocriptine) appears on 39 distinct formulary files spanning 666 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 13.1% 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 3.5.

Real-world access to bromocriptine 0.8 MG Oral Tablet [Cycloset] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 2.6% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 12.8% require step therapy. 89.7% apply quantity limits.

Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 6,713 Part D beneficiaries filled bromocriptine 0.8 MG Oral Tablet [Cycloset] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $8,873,084 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $1,321.78. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry bromocriptine 0.8 MG Oral Tablet [Cycloset] today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
39
Plans covering
666
Coverage rate
13.1%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 4
Average tier
Tier 4, Non-Preferred

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
2.6% of formularies
Step therapy required
12.8% of formularies
Quantity limits
89.7% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
6,713
Total spending
$8,873,084
Avg per beneficiary
$1,321.78

Tier Distribution Across Plans

9 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
39 plans
Tier 3, Preferred Brand
52 plans
Tier 4, Non-Preferred

Standalone Drug Plans (PDP) Covering bromocriptine 0.8 MG Oral Tablet [Cycloset]

2 standalone prescription drug plans include this drug.

Plan Insurer Tier PA ST Premium States
Anthem Full Dual Advantage (PPO D-SNP) ANTHEM HEALTH PLANS, INC. T4 No Yes $0 CT
Anthem Dual Advantage (PPO D-SNP) ANTHEM HEALTH PLANS, INC. T4 No Yes $0 CT

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering bromocriptine 0.8 MG Oral Tablet [Cycloset]

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

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) Ventura County Medi-Cal Managed Care Commission T1 No $0 CA
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) Health Care Service Corporation T1 No $0 NM
Blue Cross MA Dual Care Plus Preferred (PPO D-SNP) Health Care Service Corporation T1 No $0 NM
SecureBlue (HMO D-SNP) HMO Minnesota T1 No $0 MN
Hamaspik Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP) HAMASPIK, INC. T1 No $0 NY
Community Care's Partnership Program (HMO D-SNP) COMMUNITY CARE HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $0 WI
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) HCSC INSURANCE SERVICES COMPANY T1 No $4.80 TX
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) GHS INSURANCE COMPANY T1 No $5.00 OK
Hamaspik Medicare Select (HMO D-SNP) HAMASPIK, INC. T1 No $34.50 NY
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
Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) BLUE CROSS OF CALIFORNIA T4 No $0 CA
Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) BLUE CROSS OF CALIFORNIA T4 No $0 CA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is bromocriptine 0.8 MG Oral Tablet [Cycloset] covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, bromocriptine 0.8 MG Oral Tablet [Cycloset] is covered by 666 Medicare Part D plans (13.1% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is bromocriptine 0.8 MG Oral Tablet [Cycloset] on Medicare Part D plans?

bromocriptine 0.8 MG Oral Tablet [Cycloset] averages Tier 3.5 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.

Does bromocriptine 0.8 MG Oral Tablet [Cycloset] require prior authorization?

2.6% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for bromocriptine 0.8 MG Oral Tablet [Cycloset]. Step therapy: 12.8%. Quantity limits: 89.7%.

How much does Medicare spend on bromocriptine 0.8 MG Oral Tablet [Cycloset]?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on bromocriptine 0.8 MG Oral Tablet [Cycloset] was $8,873,084, covering 6,713 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $1,321.78.

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