Medicare Part D coverage · febuxostat · RxCUI 834235
febuxostat 40 MG Oral Tablet
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, febuxostat 40 MG Oral Tablet is covered by 4,111 Medicare Part D plans (81.4% of enrollable products), averaging Tier 2.6, with prior authorization required on 7.2% of covering formularies.
- 81.4%
- Plan coverage
- 4,111
- Plans covering
- T2.6
- Avg tier
- 7.2%
- Prior auth required
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for febuxostat 40 MG Oral Tablet
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, febuxostat 40 MG Oral Tablet (RxNorm concept RXCUI 834235, generic name febuxostat) appears on 221 distinct formulary files spanning 4,111 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 81.4% of enrollable Part D products, near-universal placement. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 4, with a cross-plan average of Tier 2.6.
Real-world access to febuxostat 40 MG Oral Tablet depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 7.2% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 38.5% require step therapy. 48% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 74,956 Part D beneficiaries filled febuxostat 40 MG Oral Tablet in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $55,809,022 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $744.56. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry febuxostat 40 MG Oral Tablet today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 221
- Plans covering
- 4,111
- Coverage rate
- 81.4%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 4
- Average tier
- Tier 3, Preferred Brand
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 7.2% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 38.5% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 48% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 74,956
- Total spending
- $55,809,022
- Avg per beneficiary
- $744.56
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering febuxostat 40 MG Oral Tablet
100 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.
| Plan | Insurer | Tier | PA | Premium | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Community Complete Select (HMO D-SNP) | Sentara Health Plans | T1 | No | $0 | VA |
| Sentara Community Complete (HMO D-SNP) | Sentara Health Plans | T1 | No | $0 | VA |
| ElderServe MAP (HMO D-SNP) | Elderserve Health, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| Cooperative Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Group Health Cooperative OF EAU Claire | T1 | No | $0 | WI |
| Longevity Health Plan (PPO I-SNP) | Longevity Health Plan OF NEW Jersey Insurance Comp | T1 | No | $0 | NJ |
| Upper Peninsula Health Plan MI Coordinated Health (HMO D-SNP) | Upper Peninsula Health Plan, LLC | T1 | No | $0 | MI |
| CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Caresource Georgia Co. | T1 | No | $0 | GA |
| HAP CareSource MI Coordinated Health (HMO D-SNP) | HAP Caresource | T1 | No | $0 | MI |
| PruittHealth Premier D-SNP (HMO D-SNP) | Pruitthealth Premier, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | GA |
| Simpra Advantage Dual Care (PPO D-SNP) | Simpra Advantage, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | AL |
| CareAdvantage (HMO D-SNP) | SAN Mateo Health Commission | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| NaviCare (HMO D-SNP) | Fallon Community Health Plan | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| Hamaspik Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP) | Hamaspik, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| SeniorCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) | South Country Health Alliance | T1 | No | $0 | MN |
| AbilityCare (HMO D-SNP) | South Country Health Alliance | T1 | No | $0 | MN |
| Alameda Alliance Wellness (HMO D-SNP) | Alameda Alliance FOR Health | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| PHP (HMO C-snp) | Aids Healthcare Foundation | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| Elevate Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP) | Denver Health Medical Plan, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | CO |
| AllCare Advantage Redwood Rx (HMO D-SNP) | Allcare Health Plan, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | OR |
| PrimeWest Senior Health Complete (HMO D-SNP) | Primewest Rural MN Health Care Access Initiative | T1 | No | $0 | MN |
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| Prime Health Complete (HMO D-SNP) | Primewest Rural MN Health Care Access Initiative | T1 | No | $0 | MN |
| DualConnect (HMO D-SNP) | Santa Clara County Health Authority | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| VNS Health Total (HMO D-SNP) | VNS Choice | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| Alterwood Advantage Dual Secure (HMO D-SNP) | Alterwood Advantage, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | MD |
| Nascentia Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Visiting Nurse Association OF Central NEW York | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| Abilis Health Community (HMO I-SNP) | Signature Advantage, LLC | T1 | No | $0 | KY, TN |
| Arkansas Integrated Providers (AIP) Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Arkansas Superior Select, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | AR |
| Community Care's Partnership Program (HMO D-SNP) | Community Care Health Plan, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | WI |
| Platino Blindao (HMO D-SNP) | Triple S Advantage, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | PR |
| Platino Enlace (HMO D-SNP) | Triple S Advantage, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | PR |
| Platino Advance (HMO D-snp) | Triple S Advantage, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | PR |
| Platino Plus (HMO D-snp) | Triple S Advantage, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | PR |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Longevity Health Plan OF Florida, Inc. | T1 | No | $4.80 | FL |
| Senior Care (HMO I-SNP) | Align Senior Care Florida, Inc. | T1 | No | $4.80 | FL |
| ProCare Advantage (HMO-POS I-SNP) | Procare Advantage, LLC | T1 | No | $4.80 | TX |
| ProCare Advantage - Kidney Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) | Procare Advantage, LLC | T1 | No | $4.80 | TX |
| American Health Advantage of Florida (HMO I-SNP) | American Health Plan OF FL, Inc. | T1 | No | $4.80 | FL |
| SECUR Advantage (HMO I-SNP) | Secur Inc | T1 | No | $4.80 | FL |
| SECUR Enhanced (HMO I-SNP) | Secur Inc | T1 | No | $4.80 | FL |
| Gold Dialysis & Kidney Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) | Gold Kidney OF Florida Inc | T1 | No | $4.80 | FL |
Showing top 50 of 100 plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is febuxostat 40 MG Oral Tablet covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, febuxostat 40 MG Oral Tablet is covered by 4,111 Medicare Part D plans (81.4% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is febuxostat 40 MG Oral Tablet on Medicare Part D plans?
febuxostat 40 MG Oral Tablet averages Tier 2.6 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.
Does febuxostat 40 MG Oral Tablet require prior authorization?
7.2% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for febuxostat 40 MG Oral Tablet. Step therapy: 38.5%. Quantity limits: 48%.
How much does Medicare spend on febuxostat 40 MG Oral Tablet?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on febuxostat 40 MG Oral Tablet was $55,809,022, covering 74,956 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $744.56.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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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.
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