cholestyramine resin 4000 MG Powder for Oral Suspension [Questran]

Verify with CMS →

cholestyramine resin

RxCUI: 848949

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.
0.1%
Plan Coverage
6
Plans Covering
T2
Avg Tier
0%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for cholestyramine resin 4000 MG Powder for Oral Suspension [Questran]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, cholestyramine resin 4000 MG Powder for Oral Suspension [Questran] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 848949, generic name cholestyramine resin) appears on 1 distinct formulary file spanning 6 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 0.1% of enrollable Part D products, selective placement; verify formulary inclusion before enrolling. Tier placement ranges from Tier 2 to Tier 2, with a cross-plan average of Tier 2.

Real-world access to cholestyramine resin 4000 MG Powder for Oral Suspension [Questran] 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 186,287 Part D beneficiaries filled cholestyramine resin 4000 MG Powder for Oral Suspension [Questran] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $47,731,557 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $256.23. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry cholestyramine resin 4000 MG Powder for Oral Suspension [Questran] today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
1
Plans covering
6
Coverage rate
0.1%
Tier range
Tier 2, Generic
Average tier
Tier 2, Generic

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
0% of formularies
Step therapy required
0% of formularies
Quantity limits
0% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
186,287
Total spending
$47,731,557
Avg per beneficiary
$256.23

Tier Distribution Across Plans

6 plans
Tier 2, Generic

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering cholestyramine resin 4000 MG Powder for Oral Suspension [Questran]

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

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
Keystone 65 Select Rx (HMO) KEYSTONE HEALTH PLAN EAST, INC. T2 No $47.00 PA
Keystone 65 Preferred Rx (HMO) KEYSTONE HEALTH PLAN EAST, INC. T2 No $59.70 PA
Keystone 65 Select Rx (HMO) KEYSTONE HEALTH PLAN EAST, INC. T2 No $63.50 PA
Keystone 65 Preferred Rx (HMO) KEYSTONE HEALTH PLAN EAST, INC. T2 No $79.70 PA
Personal Choice 65 Rx (PPO) QCC INSURANCE COMPANY T2 No $102.20 PA
Personal Choice 65 Rx (PPO) QCC INSURANCE COMPANY T2 No $112.70 PA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is cholestyramine resin 4000 MG Powder for Oral Suspension [Questran] covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, cholestyramine resin 4000 MG Powder for Oral Suspension [Questran] is covered by 6 Medicare Part D plans (0.1% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is cholestyramine resin 4000 MG Powder for Oral Suspension [Questran] on Medicare Part D plans?

cholestyramine resin 4000 MG Powder for Oral Suspension [Questran] averages Tier 2 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 2 to Tier 2.

Does cholestyramine resin 4000 MG Powder for Oral Suspension [Questran] require prior authorization?

0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for cholestyramine resin 4000 MG Powder for Oral Suspension [Questran]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0%.

How much does Medicare spend on cholestyramine resin 4000 MG Powder for Oral Suspension [Questran]?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on cholestyramine resin 4000 MG Powder for Oral Suspension [Questran] was $47,731,557, covering 186,287 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $256.23.

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