deferasirox 500 MG Tablet for Oral Suspension [Exjade]

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deferasirox

RxCUI: 616163

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.
0%
Plan Coverage
2
Plans Covering
T1
Avg Tier
100%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for deferasirox 500 MG Tablet for Oral Suspension [Exjade]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, deferasirox 500 MG Tablet for Oral Suspension [Exjade] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 616163, generic name deferasirox) appears on 1 distinct formulary file spanning 2 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 0% of enrollable Part D products, selective placement; verify formulary inclusion before enrolling. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 1, with a cross-plan average of Tier 1.

Real-world access to deferasirox 500 MG Tablet for Oral Suspension [Exjade] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 100% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 0% apply quantity limits.

Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 3,436 Part D beneficiaries filled deferasirox 500 MG Tablet for Oral Suspension [Exjade] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $49,214,658 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $14,323.24. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry deferasirox 500 MG Tablet for Oral Suspension [Exjade] today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
1
Plans covering
2
Coverage rate
0%
Tier range
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
Average tier
Tier 1, Preferred Generic

Restrictions

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

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
3,436
Total spending
$49,214,658
Avg per beneficiary
$14,323.24

Tier Distribution Across Plans

2 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering deferasirox 500 MG Tablet for Oral Suspension [Exjade]

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

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
Hamaspik Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP) HAMASPIK, INC. T1 Yes $0 NY
Hamaspik Medicare Select (HMO D-SNP) HAMASPIK, INC. T1 Yes $34.50 NY

Frequently Asked Questions

Is deferasirox 500 MG Tablet for Oral Suspension [Exjade] covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, deferasirox 500 MG Tablet for Oral Suspension [Exjade] is covered by 2 Medicare Part D plans (0% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is deferasirox 500 MG Tablet for Oral Suspension [Exjade] on Medicare Part D plans?

deferasirox 500 MG Tablet for Oral Suspension [Exjade] averages Tier 1 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 1.

Does deferasirox 500 MG Tablet for Oral Suspension [Exjade] require prior authorization?

100% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for deferasirox 500 MG Tablet for Oral Suspension [Exjade]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0%.

How much does Medicare spend on deferasirox 500 MG Tablet for Oral Suspension [Exjade]?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on deferasirox 500 MG Tablet for Oral Suspension [Exjade] was $49,214,658, covering 3,436 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $14,323.24.

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