epoetin alfa 20000 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Epogen]

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epoetin alfa

RxCUI: 212218

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1.3%
Plan Coverage
67
Plans Covering
T3.6
Avg Tier
100%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for epoetin alfa 20000 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Epogen]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, epoetin alfa 20000 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Epogen] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 212218, generic name epoetin alfa) appears on 19 distinct formulary files spanning 67 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 1.3% 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 3.6.

Real-world access to epoetin alfa 20000 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Epogen] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 100% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 5.3% apply quantity limits.

Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 24,380 Part D beneficiaries filled epoetin alfa 20000 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Epogen] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $163,098,995 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $6,689.87. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry epoetin alfa 20000 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Epogen] today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
19
Plans covering
67
Coverage rate
1.3%
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
5.3% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
24,380
Total spending
$163,098,995
Avg per beneficiary
$6,689.87

Tier Distribution Across Plans

3 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
1 plans
Tier 2, Generic
8 plans
Tier 3, Preferred Brand
40 plans
Tier 4, Non-Preferred
15 plans
Tier 5, Specialty

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering epoetin alfa 20000 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Epogen]

67 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
CalOptima Health OneCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY T2 Yes $0 CA
Geisinger Gold Preferred Complete Rx (PPO) GEISINGER INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY T3 Yes $0 PA
Geisinger Gold Secure Rx (HMO D-SNP) GEISINGER HEALTH PLAN T3 Yes $0 PA
Geisinger Gold Classic 360 Rx (HMO) GEISINGER HEALTH PLAN T3 Yes $0 PA
Geisinger Gold Classic Essential Rx (HMO) GEISINGER HEALTH PLAN T3 Yes $0 PA
Geisinger Gold Value Rx (HMO) GEISINGER HEALTH PLAN T3 Yes $23.00 PA
Geisinger Gold Classic Complete Rx (HMO) GEISINGER HEALTH PLAN T3 Yes $48.00 PA
Geisinger Gold Classic Advantage Rx (HMO) GEISINGER HEALTH PLAN T3 Yes $99.30 PA
Geisinger Gold Preferred Advantage Rx (PPO) GEISINGER INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY T3 Yes $112.00 PA
Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 UT
Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 NV
Select Health Medicare Dual (HMO D-SNP) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 UT
Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 UT
Select Health Medicare + Kroger (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 NV
Select Health Medicare + Kroger (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 UT
Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 CO
Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 CO
Select Health Medicare + Kroger (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 CO
Select Health Medicare Flex (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 CO
Select Health Medicare + Kroger (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 CO
Select Health Medicare Active (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 CO
Select Health Medicare Dual (HMO D-SNP) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 NV
Select Health Medicare Wellness (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 NV
HAP Medicare Explore (PPO) ALLIANCE HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY T4 Yes $0 MI
HAP Medicare Prime (PPO) ALLIANCE HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY T4 Yes $0 MI
HAP Medicare Connect (HMO) HEALTH ALLIANCE PLAN OF MICHIGAN T4 Yes $0 MI
HAP Medicare Complete Duals (HMO D-SNP) HEALTH ALLIANCE PLAN OF MICHIGAN T4 Yes $0 MI
HAP Medicare Superior (HMO) HEALTH ALLIANCE PLAN OF MICHIGAN T4 Yes $0 MI
Henry Ford Select (HMO) HEALTH ALLIANCE PLAN OF MICHIGAN T4 Yes $0 MI
Troy Medicare (HMO) TROY HEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 NC
Troy Medicare for Dual-eligible Beneficiaries (HMO D-SNP) TROY HEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 NC
Contra Costa Health Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) CONTRA COSTA COUNTY MEDICAL SERVICE DBA CONTRA COSTA HEALTH T4 Yes $0 CA
Keystone First VIP Choice (HMO D-SNP) VISTA HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 Yes $0 PA
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) VISTA HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 Yes $0 PA
First Choice VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) SELECT HEALTH OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC. T4 Yes $0 SC
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Next, Inc. T4 Yes $0 DE
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care Choice (HMO D-SNP) AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Next, Inc. T4 Yes $0 DE
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) AMERIHEALTH CARITAS FLORIDA INC T4 Yes $0 FL
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) AMERIHEALTH CARITAS LOUISIANA, INC. T4 Yes $0 LA
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) AMERIHEALTH CARITAS NORTH CAROLINA, INC. T4 Yes $0 NC
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) AMERIHEALTH MICHIGAN, INC. T4 Yes $0 MI
Healthy Mississippi Premier Advantage (HMO-POS) Healthy Mississippi, Inc. T4 Yes $0 MS
HAP Member Assist (PPO) ALLIANCE HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY T4 Yes $8.80 MI
HAP Medicare Complete Assist (PPO D-SNP) ALLIANCE HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY T4 Yes $8.80 MI
HAP Medicare Diabetes and Heart (HMO C-SNP) HEALTH ALLIANCE PLAN OF MICHIGAN T4 Yes $8.80 MI
Samaritan Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) SAMARITAN HEALTH PLANS, INC. T4 Yes $10.50 OR
HAP Senior Plus Henry Ford Tiered Access (HMO) HEALTH ALLIANCE PLAN OF MICHIGAN T4 Yes $11.30 MI

Frequently Asked Questions

Is epoetin alfa 20000 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Epogen] covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, epoetin alfa 20000 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Epogen] is covered by 67 Medicare Part D plans (1.3% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is epoetin alfa 20000 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Epogen] on Medicare Part D plans?

epoetin alfa 20000 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Epogen] averages Tier 3.6 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 5.

Does epoetin alfa 20000 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Epogen] require prior authorization?

100% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for epoetin alfa 20000 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Epogen]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 5.3%.

How much does Medicare spend on epoetin alfa 20000 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Epogen]?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on epoetin alfa 20000 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Epogen] was $163,098,995, covering 24,380 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $6,689.87.

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