buprenorphine 2 MG / naloxone 0.5 MG Sublingual Tablet
buprenorphine
RxCUI: 351266
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for buprenorphine 2 MG / naloxone 0.5 MG Sublingual Tablet
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, buprenorphine 2 MG / naloxone 0.5 MG Sublingual Tablet (RxNorm concept RXCUI 351266, generic name buprenorphine) appears on 329 distinct formulary files spanning 5,060 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 99.9% of enrollable Part D products, near-universal placement. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 6, with a cross-plan average of Tier 1.8.
Real-world access to buprenorphine 2 MG / naloxone 0.5 MG Sublingual Tablet depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 51.7% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 74,893 Part D beneficiaries filled buprenorphine 2 MG / naloxone 0.5 MG Sublingual Tablet in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $119,900,450 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $1,600.96. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry buprenorphine 2 MG / naloxone 0.5 MG Sublingual Tablet today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 329
- Plans covering
- 5,060
- Coverage rate
- 99.9%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 6
- Average tier
- Tier 2, Generic
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 0% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 0% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 51.7% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 74,893
- Total spending
- $119,900,450
- Avg per beneficiary
- $1,600.96
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering buprenorphine 2 MG / naloxone 0.5 MG Sublingual Tablet
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 |
| 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 | No | $0 | NY |
| Cooperative Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | GROUP HEALTH COOPERATIVE OF EAU CLAIRE | T1 | No | $0 | WI |
| Longevity Health Plan (PPO I-SNP) | LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMP | T1 | No | $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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is buprenorphine 2 MG / naloxone 0.5 MG Sublingual Tablet covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, buprenorphine 2 MG / naloxone 0.5 MG Sublingual Tablet is covered by 5,060 Medicare Part D plans (99.9% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is buprenorphine 2 MG / naloxone 0.5 MG Sublingual Tablet on Medicare Part D plans?
buprenorphine 2 MG / naloxone 0.5 MG Sublingual Tablet averages Tier 1.8 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 6.
Does buprenorphine 2 MG / naloxone 0.5 MG Sublingual Tablet require prior authorization?
0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for buprenorphine 2 MG / naloxone 0.5 MG Sublingual Tablet. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 51.7%.
How much does Medicare spend on buprenorphine 2 MG / naloxone 0.5 MG Sublingual Tablet?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on buprenorphine 2 MG / naloxone 0.5 MG Sublingual Tablet was $119,900,450, covering 74,893 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $1,600.96.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.