Medicare Part D coverage · cholic acid · RxCUI 1608276
cholic acid 50 MG Oral Capsule [Cholbam]
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, cholic acid 50 MG Oral Capsule [Cholbam] is covered by 1,078 Medicare Part D plans (21.3% of enrollable products), averaging Tier 4.6, with prior authorization required on 100% of covering formularies.
- 21.3%
- Plan coverage
- 1,078
- Plans covering
- T4.6
- Avg tier
- 100%
- Prior auth required
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for cholic acid 50 MG Oral Capsule [Cholbam]
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, cholic acid 50 MG Oral Capsule [Cholbam] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 1608276, generic name cholic acid) appears on 59 distinct formulary files spanning 1,078 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 21.3% of enrollable Part D products, selective placement; verify formulary inclusion before enrolling. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 6, with a cross-plan average of Tier 4.6.
Real-world access to cholic acid 50 MG Oral Capsule [Cholbam] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 100% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 11.9% apply quantity limits.
Medicare Part D spending dashboard figures are not published for this drug. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry cholic acid 50 MG Oral Capsule [Cholbam] today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 59
- Plans covering
- 1,078
- Coverage rate
- 21.3%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 6
- Average tier
- Tier 5, Specialty
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 100% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 0% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 11.9% of formularies
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Standalone Drug Plans (PDP) Covering cholic acid 50 MG Oral Capsule [Cholbam]
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 | T5 | Yes | No | $0 | - |
| AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC (PDP) | Unitedhealthcare INS. Co. & UHC INS. Co. OF NY | T5 | Yes | No | $0 | - |
| AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHC (PDP) | Unitedhealthcare INS. Co. & UHC INS. Co. OF NY | T5 | Yes | No | $0 | - |
| AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHC (PDP) | Unitedhealthcare INS. Co. & UHC INS. Co. OF NY | T5 | Yes | No | $0 | - |
| AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHC (PDP) | Unitedhealthcare INS. Co. & UHC INS. Co. OF NY | T5 | Yes | No | $0 | - |
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering cholic acid 50 MG Oral Capsule [Cholbam]
95 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.
| Plan | Insurer | Tier | PA | Premium | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SeniorCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) | South Country Health Alliance | T1 | Yes | $0 | MN |
| AbilityCare (HMO D-SNP) | South Country Health Alliance | T1 | Yes | $0 | MN |
| Alameda Alliance Wellness (HMO D-SNP) | Alameda Alliance FOR Health | T1 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| Provider Partners Pennsylvania Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF Pennsylvania, Inc | T1 | Yes | $0 | PA |
| Provider Partners North Carolina Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF North Carolina | T1 | Yes | $0 | NC |
| Provider Partners Indiana Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF Indiana | T1 | Yes | $0 | IN |
| Provider Partners Missouri Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF Missouri, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | MO |
| Mass General Brigham SCO (HMO D-SNP) | Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Inc | T1 | Yes | $0 | MA |
| Mass General Brigham One Care (HMO D-SNP) | Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Inc | T1 | Yes | $0 | MA |
| Provider Partners Texas Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF Texas, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $4.80 | TX |
| Provider Partners Illinois Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF Illinois | T1 | Yes | $15.20 | IL |
| Provider Partners Pennsylvania Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF Pennsylvania, Inc | T1 | Yes | $32.70 | PA |
| Provider Partners Pennsylvania Essential Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF Pennsylvania, Inc | T1 | Yes | $32.70 | PA |
| Provider Partners North Carolina Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF North Carolina | T1 | Yes | $36.20 | NC |
| Provider Partners North Carolina Essential Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF North Carolina | T1 | Yes | $36.20 | NC |
| Provider Partners Indiana Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF Indiana | T1 | Yes | $38.40 | IN |
| Provider Partners Indiana Essential Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF Indiana | T1 | Yes | $38.40 | IN |
| Provider Partners Kentucky Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF Kentucky | T1 | Yes | $38.40 | KY |
| Provider Partners Missouri Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF Missouri, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $43.00 | MO |
| Provider Partners Missouri Essential Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF Missouri, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $43.00 | MO |
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| CalOptima Health OneCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) | Orange County Health Authority | T2 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| Freedom VIP Care (HMO C-SNP) | Freedom Health, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Freedom VIP Savings (HMO C-SNP) | Freedom Health, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Freedom VIP Savings (HMO C-SNP) | Freedom Health, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Freedom VIP Rewards (HMO C-SNP) | Freedom Health, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Freedom VIP Rewards (HMO C-SNP) | Freedom Health, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Optimum Diamond Rewards (HMO C-SNP) | Optimum Healthcare, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Optimum Diamond Savings (HMO C-SNP) | Optimum Healthcare, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Optimum Diamond Rewards (HMO C-SNP) | Optimum Healthcare, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Optimum Diamond (HMO C-SNP) | Optimum Healthcare, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Medi-Medi Partial (HMO D-SNP) | Freedom Health, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Medi-Medi Full (HMO D-SNP) | Freedom Health, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Optimum Emerald Partial (HMO D-SNP) | Optimum Healthcare, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Optimum Emerald Full (HMO D-SNP) | Optimum Healthcare, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Medicare Plan Rx (HMO) | Freedom Health, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Medicare Plan Rx (HMO) | Freedom Health, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Freedom VIP Savings COPD (HMO C-SNP) | Freedom Health, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Freedom VIP Savings COPD (HMO C-SNP) | Freedom Health, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) | Freedom Health, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) | Freedom Health, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) | Freedom Health, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) | Freedom Health, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) | Freedom Health, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) | Freedom Health, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) | Freedom Health, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) | Freedom Health, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) | Freedom Health, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) | Freedom Health, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) | Freedom Health, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Máximo (HMO-POS) | Freedom Health, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | FL |
Showing top 50 of 95 plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is cholic acid 50 MG Oral Capsule [Cholbam] covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, cholic acid 50 MG Oral Capsule [Cholbam] is covered by 1,078 Medicare Part D plans (21.3% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is cholic acid 50 MG Oral Capsule [Cholbam] on Medicare Part D plans?
cholic acid 50 MG Oral Capsule [Cholbam] averages Tier 4.6 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 6.
Does cholic acid 50 MG Oral Capsule [Cholbam] require prior authorization?
100% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for cholic acid 50 MG Oral Capsule [Cholbam]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 11.9%.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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.
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