difluprednate 0.5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension [Durezol]

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difluprednate

RxCUI: 804547

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.
0.4%
Plan Coverage
18
Plans Covering
T2
Avg Tier
0%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for difluprednate 0.5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension [Durezol]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, difluprednate 0.5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension [Durezol] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 804547, generic name difluprednate) appears on 2 distinct formulary files spanning 18 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 0.4% of enrollable Part D products, selective placement; verify formulary inclusion before enrolling. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 3, with a cross-plan average of Tier 2.

Real-world access to difluprednate 0.5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension [Durezol] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% 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 69,636 Part D beneficiaries filled difluprednate 0.5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension [Durezol] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $21,536,113 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $309.27. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry difluprednate 0.5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension [Durezol] today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
2
Plans covering
18
Coverage rate
0.4%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 3
Average tier
Tier 2, Generic

Restrictions

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

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
69,636
Total spending
$21,536,113
Avg per beneficiary
$309.27

Tier Distribution Across Plans

2 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
16 plans
Tier 3, Preferred Brand

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering difluprednate 0.5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension [Durezol]

18 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 No $0 NY
Hamaspik Medicare Select (HMO D-SNP) HAMASPIK, INC. T1 No $34.50 NY
MMM Supremo (HMO C-SNP) MMM HEALTHCARE, LLC T3 No $0 PR
MMM Diamante Platino (HMO D-SNP) MMM HEALTHCARE, LLC T3 No $0 PR
MMM Unico (HMO-POS) MMM HEALTHCARE, LLC T3 No $0 PR
MMM Elite (HMO-POS) MMM HEALTHCARE, LLC T3 No $0 PR
MMM Deluxe (HMO-POS) MMM HEALTHCARE, LLC T3 No $0 PR
MMM Dorado Platino (HMO D-SNP) MMM HEALTHCARE, LLC T3 No $0 PR
PMC Premier Platino (HMO D-SNP) MMM HEALTHCARE, LLC T3 No $0 PR
PMC Max (HMO-POS) MMM HEALTHCARE, LLC T3 No $0 PR
MMM Plenitud (HMO-POS) MMM HEALTHCARE, LLC T3 No $0 PR
MMM Valioso (HMO-POS) MMM HEALTHCARE, LLC T3 No $0 PR
MMM Combo Platino (HMO D-SNP) MMM HEALTHCARE, LLC T3 No $0 PR
MMM Flexi Platino (HMO D-SNP) MMM HEALTHCARE, LLC T3 No $0 PR
MMM Grandioso (HMO-POS) MMM HEALTHCARE, LLC T3 No $0 PR
MMM Mega Flex (HMO-POS) MMM HEALTHCARE, LLC T3 No $0 PR
MMM Relax Platino (HMO D-SNP) MMM HEALTHCARE, LLC T3 No $0 PR
MMM Balance (HMO-POS) MMM HEALTHCARE, LLC T3 No $0 PR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is difluprednate 0.5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension [Durezol] covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, difluprednate 0.5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension [Durezol] is covered by 18 Medicare Part D plans (0.4% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is difluprednate 0.5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension [Durezol] on Medicare Part D plans?

difluprednate 0.5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension [Durezol] averages Tier 2 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 3.

Does difluprednate 0.5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension [Durezol] require prior authorization?

0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for difluprednate 0.5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension [Durezol]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0%.

How much does Medicare spend on difluprednate 0.5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension [Durezol]?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on difluprednate 0.5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension [Durezol] was $21,536,113, covering 69,636 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $309.27.

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