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

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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.

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

20 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
1 plans
Tier 2, Generic
39 plans
Tier 4, Non-Preferred
40 plans
Tier 5, Specialty

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%.

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.

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