Medicare Part D coverage · buprenorphine · RxCUI 1010603

buprenorphine 2 MG / naloxone 0.5 MG Sublingual Film [Suboxone]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, buprenorphine 2 MG / naloxone 0.5 MG Sublingual Film [Suboxone] is covered by 843 Medicare Part D plans (16.7% of enrollable products), averaging Tier 3.3, with prior authorization required on 0% of covering formularies.

16.7%
Plan coverage
843
Plans covering
T3.3
Avg tier
0%
Prior auth required

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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.

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for buprenorphine 2 MG / naloxone 0.5 MG Sublingual Film [Suboxone]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, buprenorphine 2 MG / naloxone 0.5 MG Sublingual Film [Suboxone] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 1010603, generic name buprenorphine) appears on 8 distinct formulary files spanning 843 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 16.7% 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 3.3.

Real-world access to buprenorphine 2 MG / naloxone 0.5 MG Sublingual Film [Suboxone] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 25% 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 Film [Suboxone] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $119,710,207 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $1,598.42. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry buprenorphine 2 MG / naloxone 0.5 MG Sublingual Film [Suboxone] today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
8
Plans covering
843
Coverage rate
16.7%
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
25% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
74,893
Total spending
$119,710,207
Avg per beneficiary
$1,598.42

Tier Distribution Across Plans

9 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
91 plans
Tier 4, Non-Preferred

Standalone Drug Plans (PDP) Covering buprenorphine 2 MG / naloxone 0.5 MG Sublingual Film [Suboxone]

5 standalone prescription drug plans include this drug.

Plan Insurer Tier PA ST Premium States
AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC (PDP) Unitedhealthcare INS. Co. & UHC INS. Co. OF NY T4 No No $0 -
AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC (PDP) Unitedhealthcare INS. Co. & UHC INS. Co. OF NY T4 No No $0 -
AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHC (PDP) Unitedhealthcare INS. Co. & UHC INS. Co. OF NY T4 No No $0 -
AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHC (PDP) Unitedhealthcare INS. Co. & UHC INS. Co. OF NY T4 No No $0 -
AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHC (PDP) Unitedhealthcare INS. Co. & UHC INS. Co. OF NY T4 No No $0 -

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering buprenorphine 2 MG / naloxone 0.5 MG Sublingual Film [Suboxone]

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

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
Hamaspik Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP) Hamaspik, Inc. T1 No $0 NY
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
Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Ruby (HMO D-SNP) Gateway Health Plan, Inc. T1 No $13.10 PA
Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Ruby (HMO D-SNP) Gateway Health Plan, Inc. T1 No $17.60 PA
Highmark Health Options Duals Select (HMO D-SNP) Highmark Bcbsd, Inc. T1 No $31.20 DE
Hamaspik Medicare Select (HMO D-SNP) Hamaspik, Inc. T1 No $34.50 NY
UHC Dual Complete IA-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) Unitedhealthcare OF Wisconsin, Inc. T4 No $0 IA
UHC Dual Complete MO-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) Unitedhealthcare OF Wisconsin, Inc. T4 No $0 MO
UHC Dual Complete NE-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) Unitedhealthcare OF Wisconsin, Inc. T4 No $0 NE
UHC Dual Complete KS-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) Unitedhealthcare OF Wisconsin, Inc. T4 No $0 KS
UHC Dual Complete MO-S3 (HMO-POS D-SNP) Unitedhealthcare OF Wisconsin, Inc. T4 No $0 MO
UHC Dual Complete KS-Q1 (HMO-POS D-SNP) Unitedhealthcare OF Wisconsin, Inc. T4 No $0 KS
UHC Dual Complete TN-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) Unitedhealthcare Plan OF THE River Valley, Inc. T4 No $0 TN
UHC Dual Complete TN-Y001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) Unitedhealthcare Plan OF THE River Valley, Inc. T4 No $0 TN
UHC Dual Complete TN-Y2 (HMO-POS D-SNP) Unitedhealthcare Plan OF THE River Valley, Inc. T4 No $0 TN
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MI-0001 (PPO) Unitedhealthcare Insurance Company T4 No $0 MI
UHC Dual Complete NM-Y1 (PPO D-SNP) Unitedhealthcare Insurance Company T4 No $0 NM
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UHC Dual Complete NM-S1 (PPO D-SNP) Unitedhealthcare Insurance Company T4 No $0 NM
UHC Dual Complete NM-V1 (PPO D-SNP) Unitedhealthcare Insurance Company T4 No $0 NM
UHC Dual Complete AZ-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) Arizona Physicians IPA, Inc. T4 No $0 AZ
UHC Dual Complete AZ-Y001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) Arizona Physicians IPA, Inc. T4 No $0 AZ
UHC Dual Complete VA-Y4 (PPO D-SNP) Care Improvement Plus South Central Insurance Co. T4 No $0 VA
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AL-0001 (HMO-POS) Unitedhealthcare OF THE Midlands, Inc. T4 No $0 AL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-0002 (HMO-POS) UHC OF California T4 No $0 CA
UHC Sharp Medicare Advantage CA-001P (HMO-POS) UHC OF California T4 No $0 CA
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-003P (HMO-POS) UHC OF California T4 No $0 CA
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-0012 (HMO-POS) UHC OF California T4 No $0 CA
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-004P (HMO-POS) UHC OF California T4 No $0 CA
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-005P (HMO-POS) UHC OF California T4 No $0 CA
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-006P (HMO-POS) UHC OF California T4 No $0 CA
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-10 (HMO-POS) UHC OF California T4 No $0 CA
UHC Sharp Medicare Advantage ValueRx CA-12P (HMO-POS) UHC OF California T4 No $0 CA
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-021P (HMO-POS) UHC OF California T4 No $0 CA
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-022P (HMO-POS) UHC OF California T4 No $0 CA
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-023P (HMO-POS) UHC OF California T4 No $0 CA
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-026P (HMO-POS) UHC OF California T4 No $0 CA
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC CA-19 (HMO-POS) UHC OF California T4 No $0 CA
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC CA-20 (HMO-POS) UHC OF California T4 No $0 CA
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC CA-21 (HMO-POS) UHC OF California T4 No $0 CA
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC CO-2 (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. T4 No $0 CO
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC AZ-1 (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. T4 No $0 AZ
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC AZ-2 (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. T4 No $0 AZ
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AZ-002P (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. T4 No $0 AZ
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NV-0001 (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. T4 No $0 NV
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NV-0002 (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. T4 No $0 NV
UHC Medicare Advantage NV-001P (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. T4 No $0 NV
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC CO-4 (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. T4 No $0 CO

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is buprenorphine 2 MG / naloxone 0.5 MG Sublingual Film [Suboxone] covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, buprenorphine 2 MG / naloxone 0.5 MG Sublingual Film [Suboxone] is covered by 843 Medicare Part D plans (16.7% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is buprenorphine 2 MG / naloxone 0.5 MG Sublingual Film [Suboxone] on Medicare Part D plans?

buprenorphine 2 MG / naloxone 0.5 MG Sublingual Film [Suboxone] averages Tier 3.3 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.

Does buprenorphine 2 MG / naloxone 0.5 MG Sublingual Film [Suboxone] require prior authorization?

0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for buprenorphine 2 MG / naloxone 0.5 MG Sublingual Film [Suboxone]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 25%.

How much does Medicare spend on buprenorphine 2 MG / naloxone 0.5 MG Sublingual Film [Suboxone]?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on buprenorphine 2 MG / naloxone 0.5 MG Sublingual Film [Suboxone] was $119,710,207, covering 74,893 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $1,598.42.

Nationwide similar Part D drugs

Data-derived peers across the CMS Part D formulary extract: nearest average tier placement and nearest prior-authorization rate. Not therapeutic alternatives or same-generic strengths.

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