fingolimod 0.5 MG Oral Capsule [Gilenya]

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fingolimod

RxCUI: 1012899

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0.3%
Plan Coverage
17
Plans Covering
T3.7
Avg Tier
33.3%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for fingolimod 0.5 MG Oral Capsule [Gilenya]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, fingolimod 0.5 MG Oral Capsule [Gilenya] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 1012899, generic name fingolimod) appears on 3 distinct formulary files spanning 17 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 0.3% 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 3.7.

Real-world access to fingolimod 0.5 MG Oral Capsule [Gilenya] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 33.3% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 100% apply quantity limits.

Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 2,875 Part D beneficiaries filled fingolimod 0.5 MG Oral Capsule [Gilenya] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $109,017,450 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $37,919.11. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry fingolimod 0.5 MG Oral Capsule [Gilenya] today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
3
Plans covering
17
Coverage rate
0.3%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 5
Average tier
Tier 4, Non-Preferred

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
33.3% of formularies
Step therapy required
0% of formularies
Quantity limits
100% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
2,875
Total spending
$109,017,450
Avg per beneficiary
$37,919.11

Tier Distribution Across Plans

2 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
15 plans
Tier 5, Specialty

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering fingolimod 0.5 MG Oral Capsule [Gilenya]

17 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 Yes $0 NY
Hamaspik Medicare Select (HMO D-SNP) HAMASPIK, INC. T1 Yes $34.50 NY
Personal Choice 65 Achieve Rx (PPO) QCC INSURANCE COMPANY T5 No $0 PA
Keystone 65 Focus Rx (HMO-POS) KEYSTONE HEALTH PLAN EAST, INC. T5 No $0 PA
Keystone 65 Focus Rx (HMO-POS) KEYSTONE HEALTH PLAN EAST, INC. T5 No $0 PA
Keystone 65 Basic Rx (HMO) KEYSTONE HEALTH PLAN EAST, INC. T5 No $0 PA
AmeriHealth Medicare Core (PPO) AMERIHEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW JERSEY T5 No $0 NJ
AmeriHealth Medicare Ultimate (PPO) AMERIHEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW JERSEY T5 No $0 NJ
Keystone 65 Essential Rx (HMO-POS) KEYSTONE HEALTH PLAN EAST, INC. T5 No $31.00 PA
AmeriHealth Medicare Enhanced (PPO) AMERIHEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW JERSEY T5 No $36.00 NJ
Keystone 65 Select Rx (HMO) KEYSTONE HEALTH PLAN EAST, INC. T5 No $47.00 PA
Keystone 65 Preferred Rx (HMO) KEYSTONE HEALTH PLAN EAST, INC. T5 No $59.70 PA
Keystone 65 Select Rx (HMO) KEYSTONE HEALTH PLAN EAST, INC. T5 No $63.50 PA
Keystone 65 Preferred Rx (HMO) KEYSTONE HEALTH PLAN EAST, INC. T5 No $79.70 PA
Personal Choice 65 Plus Rx (PPO) QCC INSURANCE COMPANY T5 No $81.20 PA
Personal Choice 65 Rx (PPO) QCC INSURANCE COMPANY T5 No $102.20 PA
Personal Choice 65 Rx (PPO) QCC INSURANCE COMPANY T5 No $112.70 PA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is fingolimod 0.5 MG Oral Capsule [Gilenya] covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, fingolimod 0.5 MG Oral Capsule [Gilenya] is covered by 17 Medicare Part D plans (0.3% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is fingolimod 0.5 MG Oral Capsule [Gilenya] on Medicare Part D plans?

fingolimod 0.5 MG Oral Capsule [Gilenya] averages Tier 3.7 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 5.

Does fingolimod 0.5 MG Oral Capsule [Gilenya] require prior authorization?

33.3% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for fingolimod 0.5 MG Oral Capsule [Gilenya]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 100%.

How much does Medicare spend on fingolimod 0.5 MG Oral Capsule [Gilenya]?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on fingolimod 0.5 MG Oral Capsule [Gilenya] was $109,017,450, covering 2,875 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $37,919.11.

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