candesartan cilexetil 4 MG Oral Tablet [Atacand]
candesartan cilexetil
RxCUI: 577785
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for candesartan cilexetil 4 MG Oral Tablet [Atacand]
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, candesartan cilexetil 4 MG Oral Tablet [Atacand] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 577785, generic name candesartan cilexetil) appears on 1 distinct formulary file spanning 2 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 0% of enrollable Part D products, selective placement; verify formulary inclusion before enrolling. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 1, with a cross-plan average of Tier 1.
Real-world access to candesartan cilexetil 4 MG Oral Tablet [Atacand] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 100% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 109,771 Part D beneficiaries filled candesartan cilexetil 4 MG Oral Tablet [Atacand] 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 4 MG Oral Tablet [Atacand] today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 1
- Plans covering
- 2
- Coverage rate
- 0%
- Tier range
- Tier 1, Preferred Generic
- Average tier
- Tier 1, Preferred Generic
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 0% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 0% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 100% 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 4 MG Oral Tablet [Atacand]
2 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 |
| Hamaspik Medicare Select (HMO D-SNP) | HAMASPIK, INC. | T1 | No | $34.50 | NY |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is candesartan cilexetil 4 MG Oral Tablet [Atacand] covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, candesartan cilexetil 4 MG Oral Tablet [Atacand] is covered by 2 Medicare Part D plans (0% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is candesartan cilexetil 4 MG Oral Tablet [Atacand] on Medicare Part D plans?
candesartan cilexetil 4 MG Oral Tablet [Atacand] averages Tier 1 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 1.
Does candesartan cilexetil 4 MG Oral Tablet [Atacand] require prior authorization?
0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for candesartan cilexetil 4 MG Oral Tablet [Atacand]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 100%.
How much does Medicare spend on candesartan cilexetil 4 MG Oral Tablet [Atacand]?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on candesartan cilexetil 4 MG Oral Tablet [Atacand] was $54,006,031, covering 109,771 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $491.99.
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