esomeprazole 2.5 MG Granules for Oral Suspension

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esomeprazole

RxCUI: 1297658

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.
1.7%
Plan Coverage
84
Plans Covering
T2.4
Avg Tier
0%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for esomeprazole 2.5 MG Granules for Oral Suspension

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, esomeprazole 2.5 MG Granules for Oral Suspension (RxNorm concept RXCUI 1297658, generic name esomeprazole) appears on 9 distinct formulary files spanning 84 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 1.7% 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 2.4.

Real-world access to esomeprazole 2.5 MG Granules for Oral Suspension depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 44.4% apply quantity limits.

Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 685,529 Part D beneficiaries filled esomeprazole 2.5 MG Granules for Oral Suspension in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $172,016,821 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $250.93. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry esomeprazole 2.5 MG Granules for Oral Suspension today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
9
Plans covering
84
Coverage rate
1.7%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 4
Average tier
Tier 2, Generic

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
0% of formularies
Step therapy required
0% of formularies
Quantity limits
44.4% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
685,529
Total spending
$172,016,821
Avg per beneficiary
$250.93

Tier Distribution Across Plans

6 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
1 plans
Tier 2, Generic
77 plans
Tier 4, Non-Preferred

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering esomeprazole 2.5 MG Granules for Oral Suspension

84 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
CCA One Care (HMO D-SNP) COMMONWEALTH CARE ALLIANCE, INC. T1 No $0 MA
CCA Senior Care Options (HMO D-SNP) COMMONWEALTH CARE ALLIANCE, INC. T1 No $0 MA
Mass General Brigham SCO (HMO D-SNP) MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM HEALTH PLAN, INC T1 No $0 MA
Mass General Brigham One Care (HMO D-SNP) MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM HEALTH PLAN, INC T1 No $0 MA
Hamaspik Medicare Select (HMO D-SNP) HAMASPIK, INC. T1 No $34.50 NY
Samaritan Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) SAMARITAN HEALTH PLANS, INC. T2 No $10.50 OR
Alignment Health the ONE + Walgreens (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN OF ARIZONA, INC. T4 No $0 AZ
Alignment Health the ONE + Walgreens (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN OF ARIZONA, INC. T4 No $0 AZ
Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes (HMO C-SNP) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN OF ARIZONA, INC. T4 No $0 AZ
Alignment Health smartHMO (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN OF ARIZONA, INC. T4 No $0 AZ
Alignment Health My Choice (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 No $0 CA
Alignment Health Platinum + Instacart (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 No $0 CA
Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes (HMO C-SNP) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 No $0 CA
Alignment Health AllCare Preferred (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 No $0 CA
Alignment Health smartHMO (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 No $0 CA
Alignment Health Platinum + Instacart (HMO-POS) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 No $0 CA
Alignment Health My Choice (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 No $0 CA
Alignment Health Harmony (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 No $0 CA
Alignment Health Balance (HMO C-SNP) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 No $0 CA
Alignment Health the ONE (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 No $0 CA
Alignment Health the ONE + Walgreens (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 No $0 CA
Alignment Health smartHMO (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 No $0 CA
Alignment Health smartHMO (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 No $0 CA
Alignment Health CommUnity (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 No $0 CA
Alignment Health smartSavings (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 No $0 CA
Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes Care (HMO C-SNP) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 No $0 CA
Alignment Health My Choice Select (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 No $0 CA
Alignment Health My Choice CalCare (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 No $0 CA
Alignment Health Honor+ Plan (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 No $0 CA
Alignment Health ValorCare (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 No $0 CA
Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes Care (HMO C-SNP) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 No $0 CA
Alignment Health L.A. Premium Giveback (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 No $0 CA
Alignment Health S.D. Premium Giveback (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 No $0 CA
Alignment Health Platinum (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. T4 No $0 NC
Alignment Health NC Duals (HMO-POS D-SNP) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. T4 No $0 NC
Alignment Health smartHMO (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. T4 No $0 NC
Alignment Health Platinum + Instacart (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. T4 No $0 NV
Alignment Health smartHMO (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. T4 No $0 NV
Alignment Health Platinum Select (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. T4 No $0 NC
Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes Care (HMO C-SNP) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. T4 No $0 NC
Alignment Health the ONE + Walgreens (HMO-POS) ALIGNMENT HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY OF ARIZONA INC T4 No $0 TX
Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes (HMO-POS C-SNP) ALIGNMENT HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY OF ARIZONA INC T4 No $0 TX
Alignment Health smartHMO (HMO-POS) ALIGNMENT HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY OF ARIZONA INC T4 No $0 TX
Alignment Health Dual Select+ (HMO-POS D-SNP) ALIGNMENT HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY OF ARIZONA INC T4 No $0 TX
Alignment Health Total Dual+ (HMO-POS D-SNP) ALIGNMENT HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY OF ARIZONA INC T4 No $0 TX
Alignment Health smartSavings (HMO-POS) ALIGNMENT HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY OF ARIZONA INC T4 No $0 TX
Alignment Health Advantage PPO (PPO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH ADVANTAGE PLAN INC T4 No $0 CA
Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes (HMO C-SNP) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN OF NEVADA, INC. T4 No $0 NV
Alignment Health the ONE (HMO D-SNP) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN OF NEVADA, INC. T4 No $0 NV

Frequently Asked Questions

Is esomeprazole 2.5 MG Granules for Oral Suspension covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, esomeprazole 2.5 MG Granules for Oral Suspension is covered by 84 Medicare Part D plans (1.7% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is esomeprazole 2.5 MG Granules for Oral Suspension on Medicare Part D plans?

esomeprazole 2.5 MG Granules for Oral Suspension averages Tier 2.4 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.

Does esomeprazole 2.5 MG Granules for Oral Suspension require prior authorization?

0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for esomeprazole 2.5 MG Granules for Oral Suspension. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 44.4%.

How much does Medicare spend on esomeprazole 2.5 MG Granules for Oral Suspension?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on esomeprazole 2.5 MG Granules for Oral Suspension was $172,016,821, covering 685,529 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $250.93.

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