cromolyn sodium 10 MG/ML Inhalation Solution

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RxCUI: 831246

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100%
Plan Coverage
5,067
Plans Covering
T2.4
Avg Tier
99.7%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for cromolyn sodium 10 MG/ML Inhalation Solution

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, cromolyn sodium 10 MG/ML Inhalation Solution (RxNorm concept RXCUI 831246, generic name cromolyn sodium) appears on 330 distinct formulary files spanning 5,067 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 100% of enrollable Part D products, near-universal placement. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 4, with a cross-plan average of Tier 2.4.

Real-world access to cromolyn sodium 10 MG/ML Inhalation Solution depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 99.7% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 0.6% apply quantity limits.

Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 37,634 Part D beneficiaries filled cromolyn sodium 10 MG/ML Inhalation Solution in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $9,058,332 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $240.70. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry cromolyn sodium 10 MG/ML Inhalation Solution today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
330
Plans covering
5,067
Coverage rate
100%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 4
Average tier
Tier 2, Generic

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
99.7% of formularies
Step therapy required
0% of formularies
Quantity limits
0.6% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
37,634
Total spending
$9,058,332
Avg per beneficiary
$240.70

Tier Distribution Across Plans

100 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering cromolyn sodium 10 MG/ML Inhalation Solution

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

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
Sentara Community Complete Select (HMO D-SNP) SENTARA HEALTH PLANS T1 Yes $0 VA
Sentara Community Complete (HMO D-SNP) SENTARA HEALTH PLANS T1 Yes $0 VA
Freedom VIP Care (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom VIP Savings (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom VIP Savings (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom VIP Rewards (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom VIP Rewards (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Rewards (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Savings (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Rewards (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Diamond (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Medi-Medi Partial (HMO D-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Medi-Medi Full (HMO D-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Emerald Partial (HMO D-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Emerald Full (HMO D-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Medicare Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Medicare Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom VIP Savings COPD (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom VIP Savings COPD (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Máximo (HMO-POS) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Máximo (HMO-POS) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Gold Rewards Plan (HMO) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Platinum Plan (HMO) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Gold Plan (HMO) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Gold Rewards Plan (HMO) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Gold Rewards Plan (HMO) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Rewards COPD (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Savings COPD (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Gold Plus Plan (HMO) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Rewards COPD (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
Florida Complete Care-Duals VIP (HMO-POS D-SNP) HPMP OF FLORIDA, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL
ElderServe MAP (HMO D-SNP) ELDERSERVE HEALTH, INC. T1 Yes $0 NY
Cooperative Advantage (HMO D-SNP) GROUP HEALTH COOPERATIVE OF EAU CLAIRE T1 Yes $0 WI
Longevity Health Plan (PPO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMP T1 Yes $0 NJ
Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) MERCY CARE T1 Yes $0 AZ
Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) MERCY CARE T1 Yes $0 AZ
Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) MERCY CARE T1 Yes $0 AZ
Elderplan Plus Long-Term Care (HMO-POS D-SNP) ELDERPLAN, INC. T1 Yes $0 NY
Health Choice Pathway (HMO D-SNP) HEALTH CHOICE ARIZONA, INC. T1 Yes $0 AZ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is cromolyn sodium 10 MG/ML Inhalation Solution covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, cromolyn sodium 10 MG/ML Inhalation Solution is covered by 5,067 Medicare Part D plans (100% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is cromolyn sodium 10 MG/ML Inhalation Solution on Medicare Part D plans?

cromolyn sodium 10 MG/ML Inhalation Solution averages Tier 2.4 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.

Does cromolyn sodium 10 MG/ML Inhalation Solution require prior authorization?

99.7% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for cromolyn sodium 10 MG/ML Inhalation Solution. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0.6%.

How much does Medicare spend on cromolyn sodium 10 MG/ML Inhalation Solution?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on cromolyn sodium 10 MG/ML Inhalation Solution was $9,058,332, covering 37,634 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $240.70.

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