candesartan cilexetil 8 MG Oral Tablet
candesartan cilexetil
RxCUI: 153823
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for candesartan cilexetil 8 MG Oral Tablet
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, candesartan cilexetil 8 MG Oral Tablet (RxNorm concept RXCUI 153823, generic name candesartan cilexetil) appears on 327 distinct formulary files spanning 5,028 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 99.2% of enrollable Part D products, near-universal placement. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 6, with a cross-plan average of Tier 2.5.
Real-world access to candesartan cilexetil 8 MG Oral Tablet depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 54.1% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 109,771 Part D beneficiaries filled candesartan cilexetil 8 MG Oral Tablet in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $54,006,031 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $491.99. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry candesartan cilexetil 8 MG Oral Tablet today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 327
- Plans covering
- 5,028
- Coverage rate
- 99.2%
- 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
- 54.1% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 109,771
- Total spending
- $54,006,031
- Avg per beneficiary
- $491.99
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering candesartan cilexetil 8 MG Oral Tablet
100 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is candesartan cilexetil 8 MG Oral Tablet covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, candesartan cilexetil 8 MG Oral Tablet is covered by 5,028 Medicare Part D plans (99.2% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is candesartan cilexetil 8 MG Oral Tablet on Medicare Part D plans?
candesartan cilexetil 8 MG Oral Tablet averages Tier 2.5 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 6.
Does candesartan cilexetil 8 MG Oral Tablet require prior authorization?
0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for candesartan cilexetil 8 MG Oral Tablet. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 54.1%.
How much does Medicare spend on candesartan cilexetil 8 MG Oral Tablet?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on candesartan cilexetil 8 MG Oral Tablet was $54,006,031, covering 109,771 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $491.99.
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