gefitinib 250 MG Oral Tablet [Iressa]

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gefitinib

RxCUI: 402091

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0.4%
Plan Coverage
22
Plans Covering
T3
Avg Tier
100%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for gefitinib 250 MG Oral Tablet [Iressa]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, gefitinib 250 MG Oral Tablet [Iressa] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 402091, generic name gefitinib) appears on 4 distinct formulary files spanning 22 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 0.4% 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.

Real-world access to gefitinib 250 MG Oral Tablet [Iressa] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 100% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 25% apply quantity limits.

Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 90 Part D beneficiaries filled gefitinib 250 MG Oral Tablet [Iressa] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $3,529,858 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $39,220.65. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry gefitinib 250 MG Oral Tablet [Iressa] today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
4
Plans covering
22
Coverage rate
0.4%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 5
Average tier
Tier 3, Preferred Brand

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
100% of formularies
Step therapy required
0% of formularies
Quantity limits
25% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
90
Total spending
$3,529,858
Avg per beneficiary
$39,220.65

Tier Distribution Across Plans

6 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
16 plans
Tier 5, Specialty

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering gefitinib 250 MG Oral Tablet [Iressa]

22 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
Platino Blindao (HMO D-SNP) TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 Yes $0 PR
Platino Enlace (HMO D-SNP) TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 Yes $0 PR
PLATINO ADVANCE (HMO D-SNP) TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 Yes $0 PR
PLATINO PLUS (HMO D-SNP) TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 Yes $0 PR
Hamaspik Medicare Select (HMO D-SNP) HAMASPIK, INC. T1 Yes $34.50 NY
Health First Rewards H1099-014 (HMO) HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS T5 Yes $0 FL
Health First SunSaver H1099-016 (HMO) HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS T5 Yes $0 FL
Health First Complete Care H1099-023 (HMO) HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS T5 Yes $0 FL
Health First Emerald Plus H1099-024 (HMO) HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS T5 Yes $0 FL
Health First Premier Access H1099-025 (HMO-POS) HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS T5 Yes $0 FL
Health First Emerald Plus H1099-026 (HMO) HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS T5 Yes $0 FL
Health First Premier Access H1099-027 (HMO-POS) HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS T5 Yes $0 FL
Health First Emerald Plus H1099-028 (HMO) HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS T5 Yes $0 FL
Óptimo Plus (PPO) TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. T5 Yes $0 PR
Contigo Plus (HMO C-SNP) TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. T5 Yes $0 PR
Brillante (HMO-POS) TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. T5 Yes $0 PR
Enlace Plus (HMO) TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. T5 Yes $0 PR
ContigoEnMente (HMO C-SNP) TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. T5 Yes $0 PR
Ahorro Plus (HMO) TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. T5 Yes $0 PR
Health First Value H1099-006 (HMO) HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS T5 Yes $15.00 FL
Health First Classic H1099-001 (HMO-POS) HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS T5 Yes $49.40 FL

Frequently Asked Questions

Is gefitinib 250 MG Oral Tablet [Iressa] covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, gefitinib 250 MG Oral Tablet [Iressa] is covered by 22 Medicare Part D plans (0.4% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is gefitinib 250 MG Oral Tablet [Iressa] on Medicare Part D plans?

gefitinib 250 MG Oral Tablet [Iressa] averages Tier 3 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 5.

Does gefitinib 250 MG Oral Tablet [Iressa] require prior authorization?

100% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for gefitinib 250 MG Oral Tablet [Iressa]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 25%.

How much does Medicare spend on gefitinib 250 MG Oral Tablet [Iressa]?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on gefitinib 250 MG Oral Tablet [Iressa] was $3,529,858, covering 90 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $39,220.65.

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