Medicare Part D coverage · escitalopram · RxCUI 2725159

escitalopram 15 MG Oral Capsule

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, escitalopram 15 MG Oral Capsule is covered by 1,721 Medicare Part D plans (34.1% of enrollable products), averaging Tier 3.6, with prior authorization required on 29% of covering formularies.

34.1%
Plan coverage
1,721
Plans covering
T3.6
Avg tier
29%
Prior auth required

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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.

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for escitalopram 15 MG Oral Capsule

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, escitalopram 15 MG Oral Capsule (RxNorm concept RXCUI 2725159, generic name escitalopram) appears on 31 distinct formulary files spanning 1,721 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 34.1% of enrollable Part D products, selective placement; verify formulary inclusion before enrolling. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 4, with a cross-plan average of Tier 3.6.

Real-world access to escitalopram 15 MG Oral Capsule depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 29% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 3.2% require step therapy. 58.1% apply quantity limits.

Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 2,538,742 Part D beneficiaries filled escitalopram 15 MG Oral Capsule in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $171,914,954 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $67.72. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry escitalopram 15 MG Oral Capsule today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
31
Plans covering
1,721
Coverage rate
34.1%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 4
Average tier
Tier 4, Non-Preferred

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
29% of formularies
Step therapy required
3.2% of formularies
Quantity limits
58.1% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
2,538,742
Total spending
$171,914,954
Avg per beneficiary
$67.72

Tier Distribution Across Plans

15 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
15 plans
Tier 2, Generic
16 plans
Tier 3, Preferred Brand
54 plans
Tier 4, Non-Preferred

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering escitalopram 15 MG Oral Capsule

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

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
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
Leon MediExtra (HMO) Leon Health, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
Leon MediDual (HMO D-SNP) Leon Health, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
Leon MediMore (HMO) Leon Health, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
Leon MediMax (HMO D-SNP) Leon Health, Inc. T1 No $0 FL
Aspire Health Protect (HMO) Aspire Health Plan T1 No $0 CA
Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Ruby (HMO D-SNP) Gateway Health Plan, Inc. T1 No $13.10 PA
Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Ruby (HMO D-SNP) Gateway Health Plan, Inc. T1 No $17.60 PA
Aspire Health Value (HMO) Aspire Health Plan T1 No $22.60 CA
Highmark Health Options Duals Select (HMO D-SNP) Highmark Bcbsd, Inc. T1 No $31.20 DE
Aspire Health Advantage (HMO) Aspire Health Plan T1 No $44.80 CA
Aspire Health Plus (HMO-POS) Aspire Health Plan T1 No $119.20 CA
Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO) Selecthealth, Inc. T2 No $0 UT
Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO) Selecthealth, Inc. T2 No $0 NV
Select Health Medicare Dual (HMO D-SNP) Selecthealth, Inc. T2 No $0 UT
Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO) Selecthealth, Inc. T2 No $0 UT
Select Health Medicare + Kroger (HMO) Selecthealth, Inc. T2 No $0 NV
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Select Health Medicare + Kroger (HMO) Selecthealth, Inc. T2 No $0 UT
Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO) Selecthealth, Inc. T2 No $0 CO
Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO) Selecthealth, Inc. T2 No $0 CO
Select Health Medicare + Kroger (HMO) Selecthealth, Inc. T2 No $0 CO
Select Health Medicare Flex (HMO) Selecthealth, Inc. T2 No $0 CO
Select Health Medicare + Kroger (HMO) Selecthealth, Inc. T2 No $0 CO
Select Health Medicare Active (HMO) Selecthealth, Inc. T2 No $0 CO
Select Health Medicare Dual (HMO D-SNP) Selecthealth, Inc. T2 No $0 NV
Select Health Medicare Wellness (HMO) Selecthealth, Inc. T2 No $0 NV
Healthy Mississippi Premier Advantage (HMO-POS) Healthy Mississippi, Inc. T2 No $0 MS
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
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO) Aetna Health OF California Inc. T4 Yes $0 CA
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO) Aetna Health OF California Inc. T4 Yes $0 CA
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO-POS) Aetna Health OF California Inc. T4 Yes $0 CA
Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO-POS) Aetna Health OF California Inc. T4 Yes $0 CA

Showing top 50 of 100 plans.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is escitalopram 15 MG Oral Capsule covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, escitalopram 15 MG Oral Capsule is covered by 1,721 Medicare Part D plans (34.1% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is escitalopram 15 MG Oral Capsule on Medicare Part D plans?

escitalopram 15 MG Oral Capsule averages Tier 3.6 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.

Does escitalopram 15 MG Oral Capsule require prior authorization?

29% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for escitalopram 15 MG Oral Capsule. Step therapy: 3.2%. Quantity limits: 58.1%.

How much does Medicare spend on escitalopram 15 MG Oral Capsule?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on escitalopram 15 MG Oral Capsule was $171,914,954, covering 2,538,742 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $67.72.

Nationwide similar Part D drugs

Data-derived peers across the CMS Part D formulary extract: nearest average tier placement and nearest prior-authorization rate. Not therapeutic alternatives or same-generic strengths.

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