fluorometholone acetate 1 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension [Flarex]

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fluorometholone acetate

RxCUI: 1249631

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31.2%
Plan Coverage
1,583
Plans Covering
T3.2
Avg Tier
0%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for fluorometholone acetate 1 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension [Flarex]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, fluorometholone acetate 1 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension [Flarex] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 1249631, generic name fluorometholone acetate) appears on 42 distinct formulary files spanning 1,583 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 31.2% 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 3.2.

Real-world access to fluorometholone acetate 1 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension [Flarex] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 0% apply quantity limits.

Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 15,372 Part D beneficiaries filled fluorometholone acetate 1 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension [Flarex] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $4,002,192 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $260.36. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry fluorometholone acetate 1 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension [Flarex] today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
42
Plans covering
1,583
Coverage rate
31.2%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 4
Average tier
Tier 3, Preferred Brand

Restrictions

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

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
15,372
Total spending
$4,002,192
Avg per beneficiary
$260.36

Tier Distribution Across Plans

24 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
2 plans
Tier 2, Generic
74 plans
Tier 3, Preferred Brand

Standalone Drug Plans (PDP) Covering fluorometholone acetate 1 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension [Flarex]

2 standalone prescription drug plans include this drug.

Plan Insurer Tier PA ST Premium States
CarePartners Access (PPO) CAREPARTNERS OF CONNECTICUT, INC. T3 No No $0 CT
CarePartners of CT CareAdvantage Preferred (HMO) CAREPARTNERS OF CONNECTICUT, INC. T3 No No $0 CT

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering fluorometholone acetate 1 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension [Flarex]

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

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
Provider Partners Pennsylvania Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC T1 No $0 PA
Provider Partners North Carolina Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN OF NORTH CAROLINA T1 No $0 NC
Provider Partners Indiana Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN OF INDIANA T1 No $0 IN
Provider Partners Maryland Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $0 MD
Provider Partners Missouri Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN OF MISSOURI, INC. T1 No $0 MO
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
Tufts Health One Care (HMO D-SNP) TUFTS HEALTH PUBLIC PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 MA
Tufts Health One Care CW (HMO D-SNP) TUFTS HEALTH PUBLIC PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 MA
Tufts Health Plan Senior Care Options (HMO D-SNP) TUFTS ASSOCIATED HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION T1 No $0 MA
Tufts Health Plan Senior Care Options CW (HMO D-SNP) TUFTS ASSOCIATED HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION T1 No $0 MA
Provider Partners Texas Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP) PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN OF TEXAS, INC. T1 No $4.80 TX
Provider Partners Illinois Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP) PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN OF ILLINOIS T1 No $15.20 IL
Provider Partners Maryland Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP) PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $31.20 MD
Provider Partners Maryland Essential Plan (HMO I-SNP) PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $31.20 MD
Provider Partners Pennsylvania Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP) PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC T1 No $32.70 PA
Provider Partners Pennsylvania Essential Plan (HMO I-SNP) PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC T1 No $32.70 PA
Provider Partners North Carolina Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP) PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN OF NORTH CAROLINA T1 No $36.20 NC
Provider Partners North Carolina Essential Plan (HMO I-SNP) PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN OF NORTH CAROLINA T1 No $36.20 NC
Provider Partners Indiana Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP) PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN OF INDIANA T1 No $38.40 IN
Provider Partners Indiana Essential Plan (HMO I-SNP) PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN OF INDIANA T1 No $38.40 IN
Provider Partners Kentucky Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP) PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN OF KENTUCKY T1 No $38.40 KY
Provider Partners Missouri Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP) PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN OF MISSOURI, INC. T1 No $43.00 MO
Provider Partners Missouri Essential Plan (HMO I-SNP) PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN OF MISSOURI, INC. T1 No $43.00 MO
CareAdvantage (HMO D-SNP) SAN MATEO HEALTH COMMISSION T2 No $0 CA
CalOptima Health OneCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY T2 No $0 CA
eternalHealth Forever (HMO) ETERNALHEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 MA
eternalHealth Freedom (PPO) ETERNALHEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 MA
eternalHealth Give Back (PPO) ETERNALHEALTH, INC. T3 No $0 MA
eternalHealth Horizon (HMO) ETERNALHEALTH OF ARIZONA INC T3 No $0 AZ
eternalHealth Grand Give Back (HMO) ETERNALHEALTH OF ARIZONA INC T3 No $0 AZ
eternalHealth + Fry's Medicare Advantage (HMO) ETERNALHEALTH OF ARIZONA INC T3 No $0 AZ
Senior Care Plus Essential plan (HMO) HOMETOWN HEALTH PLAN, INC. T3 No $0 NV
Senior Care Plus Complete Plan (HMO) HOMETOWN HEALTH PLAN, INC. T3 No $0 NV
Renown Preferred Plan by Senior Care Plus (HMO) HOMETOWN HEALTH PLAN, INC. T3 No $0 NV
Senior Care Plus Extensive Duals Plan (HMO D-SNP) HOMETOWN HEALTH PLAN, INC. T3 No $0 NV
Senior Care Plus Enriched Duals Plan (HMO D-SNP) HOMETOWN HEALTH PLAN, INC. T3 No $0 NV
MyAdvocate Medicare Advantage SILVER (HMO-POS) BESHP, INC. T3 No $0 NE
Great Plain Medicare Advantage Gold (HMO I-SNP) SANFORD HEALTH PLAN T3 No $0 IA, SD
Align ChoicePlus (PPO) SANFORD HEALTH PLAN OF MINNESOTA T3 No $0 MN
Great Plains Medicare Advantage Gold (HMO I-SNP) GOOD SAMARITAN INSURANCE PLAN OF NEBRASKA, INC. T3 No $0 NE
Align ChoicePlus (PPO) SANFORD HEALTH PLAN T3 No $0 IA, SD
Align ChoicePlus (PPO) SANFORD HEALTH PLAN T3 No $0 ND
Great Plains Medicare Advantage Gold (HMO I-SNP) SANFORD HEALTH PLAN T3 No $0 ND
Align Dual Partnership (HMO D-SNP) SANFORD HEALTH PLAN T3 No $0 ND
Ally Rx (HMO D-SNP) SECURITY HEALTH PLAN OF WISCONSIN, INC. T3 No $0 WI
Esteem Rx (HMO-POS) SECURITY HEALTH PLAN OF WISCONSIN, INC. T3 No $0 WI
BlueCross Total Value (PPO) BLUECROSS AND BLUESHIELD OF SOUTH CAROLINA T3 No $0 SC
BlueCross Total Value (PPO) BLUECROSS AND BLUESHIELD OF SOUTH CAROLINA T3 No $0 SC
BlueCross Total Value (PPO) BLUECROSS AND BLUESHIELD OF SOUTH CAROLINA T3 No $0 SC

Frequently Asked Questions

Is fluorometholone acetate 1 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension [Flarex] covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, fluorometholone acetate 1 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension [Flarex] is covered by 1,583 Medicare Part D plans (31.2% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is fluorometholone acetate 1 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension [Flarex] on Medicare Part D plans?

fluorometholone acetate 1 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension [Flarex] averages Tier 3.2 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.

Does fluorometholone acetate 1 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension [Flarex] require prior authorization?

0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for fluorometholone acetate 1 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension [Flarex]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0%.

How much does Medicare spend on fluorometholone acetate 1 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension [Flarex]?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on fluorometholone acetate 1 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension [Flarex] was $4,002,192, covering 15,372 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $260.36.

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