cysteamine 4.4 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution [Cystaran]
cysteamine
RxCUI: 1313785
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for cysteamine 4.4 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution [Cystaran]
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, cysteamine 4.4 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution [Cystaran] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 1313785, generic name cysteamine) appears on 235 distinct formulary files spanning 4,758 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 93.9% of enrollable Part D products, near-universal placement. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 6, with a cross-plan average of Tier 4.4.
Real-world access to cysteamine 4.4 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution [Cystaran] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 77.9% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 37% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 30 Part D beneficiaries filled cysteamine 4.4 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution [Cystaran] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $2,301,078 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $76,702.62. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry cysteamine 4.4 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution [Cystaran] today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 235
- Plans covering
- 4,758
- Coverage rate
- 93.9%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 6
- Average tier
- Tier 4, Non-Preferred
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 77.9% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 0% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 37% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 30
- Total spending
- $2,301,078
- Avg per beneficiary
- $76,702.62
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering cysteamine 4.4 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution [Cystaran]
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 |
| 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 |
| Healthfirst CompleteCare (HMO D-SNP) | HEALTHFIRST HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | NY |
| IMCare Classic (HMO D-SNP) | ITASCA MEDICAL CARE | T1 | Yes | $0 | MN |
| Johns Hopkins Advantage MD D-SNP (HMO D-SNP) | HOPKINS HEALTH ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | MD |
| MetroPlus UltraCare (HMO D-SNP) | METROPLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | NY |
| Upper Peninsula Health Plan MI Coordinated Health (HMO D-SNP) | UPPER PENINSULA HEALTH PLAN, LLC | T1 | Yes | $0 | MI |
| CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | CARESOURCE GEORGIA CO. | T1 | Yes | $0 | GA |
| Senior Whole Health SCO (HMO D-SNP) | SENIOR WHOLE HEALTH, LLC | T1 | Yes | $0 | MA |
| Senior Whole Health SCO NHC (HMO D-SNP) | SENIOR WHOLE HEALTH, LLC | T1 | Yes | $0 | MA |
| Molina One Care (HMO D-SNP) | SENIOR WHOLE HEALTH, LLC | T1 | Yes | $0 | MA |
| HAP CareSource MI Coordinated Health (HMO D-SNP) | HAP CARESOURCE | T1 | Yes | $0 | MI |
| Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Ventura County Medi-Cal Managed Care Commission | T1 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Health Care Service Corporation | T1 | Yes | $0 | NM |
| Blue Cross MA Dual Care Plus Preferred (PPO D-SNP) | Health Care Service Corporation | T1 | Yes | $0 | NM |
| Horizon NJ TotalCare (HMO D-SNP) | HORIZON HEALTHCARE OF NEW JERSEY, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | NJ |
| SecureBlue (HMO D-SNP) | HMO Minnesota | T1 | Yes | $0 | MN |
| Hamaspik Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP) | HAMASPIK, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | NY |
| 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 |
| CCA One Care (HMO D-SNP) | COMMONWEALTH CARE ALLIANCE, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | MA |
| CCA Senior Care Options (HMO D-SNP) | COMMONWEALTH CARE ALLIANCE, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | MA |
| Provider Partners Pennsylvania Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC | T1 | No | $0 | PA |
| Provider Partners North Carolina Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN OF NORTH CAROLINA | T1 | No | $0 | NC |
| Provider Partners Indiana Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN OF INDIANA | T1 | No | $0 | IN |
| Provider Partners Maryland Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | MD |
| Provider Partners Missouri Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN OF MISSOURI, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | MO |
| Community Care's Partnership Program (HMO D-SNP) | COMMUNITY CARE HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | WI |
| Platino Blindao (HMO D-SNP) | TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | PR |
| Platino Enlace (HMO D-SNP) | TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | PR |
| PLATINO ADVANCE (HMO D-SNP) | TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | PR |
| PLATINO PLUS (HMO D-SNP) | TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | PR |
| 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 | No | $0 | PA |
| Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Diamond (HMO D-SNP) | GATEWAY HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | PA |
| Highmark Health Options Duals (HMO D-SNP) | HIGHMARK HEALTH OPTIONS WEST VIRGINIA INC. | T1 | No | $0 | WV |
| Highmark Health Options Duals (HMO D-SNP) | HIGHMARK BCBSD, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | DE |
| Tufts Health One Care (HMO D-SNP) | TUFTS HEALTH PUBLIC PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| Tufts Health One Care CW (HMO D-SNP) | TUFTS HEALTH PUBLIC PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is cysteamine 4.4 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution [Cystaran] covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, cysteamine 4.4 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution [Cystaran] is covered by 4,758 Medicare Part D plans (93.9% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is cysteamine 4.4 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution [Cystaran] on Medicare Part D plans?
cysteamine 4.4 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution [Cystaran] averages Tier 4.4 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 6.
Does cysteamine 4.4 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution [Cystaran] require prior authorization?
77.9% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for cysteamine 4.4 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution [Cystaran]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 37%.
How much does Medicare spend on cysteamine 4.4 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution [Cystaran]?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on cysteamine 4.4 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution [Cystaran] was $2,301,078, covering 30 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $76,702.62.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.