ganciclovir 0.0015 MG/MG Ophthalmic Gel [Zirgan]

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ganciclovir

RxCUI: 864650

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90.1%
Plan Coverage
4,566
Plans Covering
T3.4
Avg Tier
0%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for ganciclovir 0.0015 MG/MG Ophthalmic Gel [Zirgan]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, ganciclovir 0.0015 MG/MG Ophthalmic Gel [Zirgan] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 864650, generic name ganciclovir) appears on 242 distinct formulary files spanning 4,566 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 90.1% of enrollable Part D products, near-universal placement. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 4, with a cross-plan average of Tier 3.4.

Real-world access to ganciclovir 0.0015 MG/MG Ophthalmic Gel [Zirgan] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 1.2% require step therapy. 5.8% apply quantity limits.

Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 11,222 Part D beneficiaries filled ganciclovir 0.0015 MG/MG Ophthalmic Gel [Zirgan] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $9,445,994 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $841.74. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry ganciclovir 0.0015 MG/MG Ophthalmic Gel [Zirgan] today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
242
Plans covering
4,566
Coverage rate
90.1%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 4
Average tier
Tier 3, Preferred Brand

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
0% of formularies
Step therapy required
1.2% of formularies
Quantity limits
5.8% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
11,222
Total spending
$9,445,994
Avg per beneficiary
$841.74

Tier Distribution Across Plans

97 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
2 plans
Tier 2, Generic
1 plans
Tier 3, Preferred Brand

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering ganciclovir 0.0015 MG/MG Ophthalmic Gel [Zirgan]

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
Florida Complete Care-Duals VIP (HMO-POS D-SNP) HPMP OF FLORIDA, INC. T1 No $0 FL
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
Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) MERCY CARE T1 No $0 AZ
Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) MERCY CARE T1 No $0 AZ
Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) MERCY CARE T1 No $0 AZ
Elderplan Plus Long-Term Care (HMO-POS D-SNP) ELDERPLAN, INC. T1 No $0 NY
Health Choice Pathway (HMO D-SNP) HEALTH CHOICE ARIZONA, INC. T1 No $0 AZ
Healthfirst CompleteCare (HMO D-SNP) HEALTHFIRST HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $0 NY
IMCare Classic (HMO D-SNP) ITASCA MEDICAL CARE T1 No $0 MN
Johns Hopkins Advantage MD D-SNP (HMO D-SNP) HOPKINS HEALTH ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 No $0 MD
MetroPlus UltraCare (HMO D-SNP) METROPLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $0 NY
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
Senior Whole Health SCO (HMO D-SNP) SENIOR WHOLE HEALTH, LLC T1 No $0 MA
Senior Whole Health SCO NHC (HMO D-SNP) SENIOR WHOLE HEALTH, LLC T1 No $0 MA
Molina One Care (HMO D-SNP) SENIOR WHOLE HEALTH, LLC T1 No $0 MA
HAP CareSource MI Coordinated Health (HMO D-SNP) HAP CARESOURCE T1 No $0 MI
NaviCare (HMO D-SNP) FALLON COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN T1 No $0 MA
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
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
Prime Health Complete (HMO D-SNP) PRIMEWEST RURAL MN HEALTH CARE ACCESS INITIATIVE T1 No $0 MN
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ganciclovir 0.0015 MG/MG Ophthalmic Gel [Zirgan] covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, ganciclovir 0.0015 MG/MG Ophthalmic Gel [Zirgan] is covered by 4,566 Medicare Part D plans (90.1% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is ganciclovir 0.0015 MG/MG Ophthalmic Gel [Zirgan] on Medicare Part D plans?

ganciclovir 0.0015 MG/MG Ophthalmic Gel [Zirgan] averages Tier 3.4 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.

Does ganciclovir 0.0015 MG/MG Ophthalmic Gel [Zirgan] require prior authorization?

0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for ganciclovir 0.0015 MG/MG Ophthalmic Gel [Zirgan]. Step therapy: 1.2%. Quantity limits: 5.8%.

How much does Medicare spend on ganciclovir 0.0015 MG/MG Ophthalmic Gel [Zirgan]?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on ganciclovir 0.0015 MG/MG Ophthalmic Gel [Zirgan] was $9,445,994, covering 11,222 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $841.74.

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