Medicare Part D coverage · cephalexin · RxCUI 309114
cephalexin 500 MG Oral Capsule
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, cephalexin 500 MG Oral Capsule is covered by 5,052 Medicare Part D plans (100% of enrollable products), averaging Tier 1.4, with prior authorization required on 0% of covering formularies.
- 100%
- Plan coverage
- 5,052
- Plans covering
- T1.4
- Avg tier
- 0%
- Prior auth required
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for cephalexin 500 MG Oral Capsule
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, cephalexin 500 MG Oral Capsule (RxNorm concept RXCUI 309114, generic name cephalexin) appears on 328 distinct formulary files spanning 5,052 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 100% of enrollable Part D products, near-universal placement. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 2, with a cross-plan average of Tier 1.4.
Real-world access to cephalexin 500 MG Oral Capsule depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 0% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 5,051,787 Part D beneficiaries filled cephalexin 500 MG Oral Capsule in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $64,269,317 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $12.72. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry cephalexin 500 MG Oral Capsule today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 328
- Plans covering
- 5,052
- Coverage rate
- 100%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 2
- Average tier
- Tier 1, Preferred Generic
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 0% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 0% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 0% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 5,051,787
- Total spending
- $64,269,317
- Avg per beneficiary
- $12.72
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Standalone Drug Plans (PDP) Covering cephalexin 500 MG Oral Capsule
2 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 | T1 | No | No | $0 | - |
| AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC (PDP) | Unitedhealthcare INS. Co. & UHC INS. Co. OF NY | T1 | No | No | $0 | - |
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering cephalexin 500 MG Oral Capsule
98 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.
| Plan | Insurer | Tier | PA | Premium | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Dual Complete IA-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Unitedhealthcare OF Wisconsin, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | IA |
| UHC Dual Complete MO-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Unitedhealthcare OF Wisconsin, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | MO |
| UHC Dual Complete NE-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Unitedhealthcare OF Wisconsin, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | NE |
| UHC Dual Complete KS-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Unitedhealthcare OF Wisconsin, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | KS |
| UHC Dual Complete MO-S3 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Unitedhealthcare OF Wisconsin, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | MO |
| UHC Dual Complete KS-Q1 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Unitedhealthcare OF Wisconsin, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | KS |
| UHC Dual Complete TN-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Unitedhealthcare Plan OF THE River Valley, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | TN |
| UHC Dual Complete TN-Y001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Unitedhealthcare Plan OF THE River Valley, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | TN |
| UHC Dual Complete TN-Y2 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Unitedhealthcare Plan OF THE River Valley, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | TN |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MI-0001 (PPO) | Unitedhealthcare Insurance Company | T1 | No | $0 | MI |
| UHC Dual Complete NM-Y1 (PPO D-SNP) | Unitedhealthcare Insurance Company | T1 | No | $0 | NM |
| UHC Dual Complete NM-S1 (PPO D-SNP) | Unitedhealthcare Insurance Company | T1 | No | $0 | NM |
| UHC Dual Complete NM-V1 (PPO D-SNP) | Unitedhealthcare Insurance Company | T1 | No | $0 | NM |
| UHC Dual Complete AZ-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Arizona Physicians IPA, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | AZ |
| UHC Dual Complete AZ-Y001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Arizona Physicians IPA, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | AZ |
| UHC Dual Complete VA-Y4 (PPO D-SNP) | Care Improvement Plus South Central Insurance Co. | T1 | No | $0 | VA |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AL-0001 (HMO-POS) | Unitedhealthcare OF THE Midlands, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | AL |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-0002 (HMO-POS) | UHC OF California | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| UHC Sharp Medicare Advantage CA-001P (HMO-POS) | UHC OF California | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-003P (HMO-POS) | UHC OF California | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is cephalexin 500 MG Oral Capsule covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, cephalexin 500 MG Oral Capsule is covered by 5,052 Medicare Part D plans (100% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is cephalexin 500 MG Oral Capsule on Medicare Part D plans?
cephalexin 500 MG Oral Capsule averages Tier 1.4 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 2.
Does cephalexin 500 MG Oral Capsule require prior authorization?
0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for cephalexin 500 MG Oral Capsule. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0%.
How much does Medicare spend on cephalexin 500 MG Oral Capsule?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on cephalexin 500 MG Oral Capsule was $64,269,317, covering 5,051,787 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $12.72.
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