corticotropin 80 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Cortrophin]

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corticotropin

RxCUI: 2584475

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.
6.8%
Plan Coverage
347
Plans Covering
T4.1
Avg Tier
100%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for corticotropin 80 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Cortrophin]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, corticotropin 80 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Cortrophin] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 2584475, generic name corticotropin) appears on 79 distinct formulary files spanning 347 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 6.8% of enrollable Part D products, selective placement; verify formulary inclusion before enrolling. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 5, with a cross-plan average of Tier 4.1.

Real-world access to corticotropin 80 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Cortrophin] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 100% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 68.4% apply quantity limits.

Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 942 Part D beneficiaries filled corticotropin 80 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Cortrophin] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $377,839,859 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $401,103.88. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry corticotropin 80 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Cortrophin] today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
79
Plans covering
347
Coverage rate
6.8%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 5
Average tier
Tier 4, Non-Preferred

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
100% of formularies
Step therapy required
0% of formularies
Quantity limits
68.4% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
942
Total spending
$377,839,859
Avg per beneficiary
$401,103.88

Tier Distribution Across Plans

31 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
1 plans
Tier 2, Generic
7 plans
Tier 4, Non-Preferred
61 plans
Tier 5, Specialty

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering corticotropin 80 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Cortrophin]

100 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
Elevate Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP) DENVER HEALTH MEDICAL PLAN, INC. T1 Yes $0 CO
AllCare Advantage Redwood Rx (HMO D-SNP) ALLCARE HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 Yes $0 OR
PrimeWest Senior Health Complete (HMO D-SNP) PRIMEWEST RURAL MN HEALTH CARE ACCESS INITIATIVE T1 Yes $0 MN
Prime Health Complete (HMO D-SNP) PRIMEWEST RURAL MN HEALTH CARE ACCESS INITIATIVE T1 Yes $0 MN
Alterwood Advantage Dual Secure (HMO D-SNP) ALTERWOOD ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 Yes $0 MD
Nascentia Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL NEW YORK T1 Yes $0 NY
Abilis Health Community (HMO I-SNP) SIGNATURE ADVANTAGE, LLC T1 Yes $0 KY, TN
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
Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Diamond (HMO D-SNP) GATEWAY HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 Yes $0 PA
Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Diamond (HMO D-SNP) GATEWAY HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 Yes $0 PA
Highmark Health Options Duals (HMO D-SNP) HIGHMARK HEALTH OPTIONS WEST VIRGINIA INC. T1 Yes $0 WV
Highmark Health Options Duals (HMO D-SNP) HIGHMARK BCBSD, INC. T1 Yes $0 DE
Gold Dialysis & Kidney Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) GOLD KIDNEY OF FLORIDA INC T1 Yes $4.80 FL
Texas Independence Health Plan, Inc. (HMO I-SNP) TEXAS INDEPENDENCE HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 Yes $4.80 TX
Texas Independence Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) TEXAS INDEPENDENCE HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 Yes $4.80 TX
ATRIO Special Needs Plan (HMO D-SNP) ATRIO HEALTH PLANS T1 Yes $10.50 OR
ATRIO Special Needs Plan (HMO D-SNP) ATRIO HEALTH PLANS T1 Yes $10.50 OR
Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Ruby (HMO D-SNP) GATEWAY HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 Yes $13.10 PA
Gold Dialysis & Kidney Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) GOLD KIDNEY OF ARIZONA T1 Yes $17.00 AZ
Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Ruby (HMO D-SNP) GATEWAY HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 Yes $17.60 PA
Alterwood Advantage Dual Value (HMO D-SNP) ALTERWOOD ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 Yes $31.20 MD
Highmark Health Options Duals Select (HMO D-SNP) HIGHMARK BCBSD, INC. T1 Yes $31.20 DE
Valor Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) TSG GUARD, INC. T1 Yes $31.40 OH
WV Senior Advantage (HMO I-SNP) WEST VIRGINIA SENIOR ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 Yes $32.70 WV
Abilis Health (HMO I-SNP) SIGNATURE ADVANTAGE, LLC T1 Yes $35.90 KY, TN
CommuniCare Advantage ISNP (HMO I-SNP) OH CHS SNP INC. T1 Yes $38.40 IN, MD, OH
Nascentia Skilled Nursing Facility (HMO I-SNP) VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL NEW YORK T1 Yes $58.80 NY
CalOptima Health OneCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY T2 Yes $0 CA
PHP (HMO C-SNP) AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION T4 Yes $0 CA
VNS Health Total (HMO D-SNP) VNS CHOICE T4 Yes $0 NY
Leon MediExtra (HMO) LEON HEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
Leon MediDual (HMO D-SNP) LEON HEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
Leon MediMore (HMO) LEON HEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
Leon MediMax (HMO D-SNP) LEON HEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
VNS Health EasyCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) VNS CHOICE T4 Yes $51.60 NY
Medicare BlueEssential (PPO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T5 Yes $0 NY
Medicare BlueActive (PPO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T5 Yes $0 NY
Medicare BlueVital (PPO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T5 Yes $0 NY
Univera SeniorChoice Basic (HMO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T5 Yes $0 NY
Univera SeniorChoice Extra (HMO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T5 Yes $0 NY
Medicare Blue Choice Core (HMO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T5 Yes $0 NY
Univera Medicare Dual (HMO D-SNP) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN COMMUNITY CARE LLC T5 Yes $0 NY
Medicare Blue Dual (HMO D-SNP) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN COMMUNITY CARE LLC T5 Yes $0 NY
Troy Medicare (HMO) TROY HEALTH, INC. T5 Yes $0 NC
Troy Medicare for Dual-eligible Beneficiaries (HMO D-SNP) TROY HEALTH, INC. T5 Yes $0 NC
Contra Costa Health Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) CONTRA COSTA COUNTY MEDICAL SERVICE DBA CONTRA COSTA HEALTH T5 Yes $0 CA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is corticotropin 80 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Cortrophin] covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, corticotropin 80 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Cortrophin] is covered by 347 Medicare Part D plans (6.8% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is corticotropin 80 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Cortrophin] on Medicare Part D plans?

corticotropin 80 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Cortrophin] averages Tier 4.1 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 5.

Does corticotropin 80 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Cortrophin] require prior authorization?

100% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for corticotropin 80 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Cortrophin]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 68.4%.

How much does Medicare spend on corticotropin 80 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Cortrophin]?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on corticotropin 80 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Cortrophin] was $377,839,859, covering 942 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $401,103.88.

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