glucagon (rDNA) 1 MG Injection
glucagon
RxCUI: 310497
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for glucagon (rDNA) 1 MG Injection
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, glucagon (rDNA) 1 MG Injection (RxNorm concept RXCUI 310497, generic name glucagon) appears on 174 distinct formulary files spanning 2,272 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 44.8% of enrollable Part D products, selective placement; verify formulary inclusion before enrolling. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 6, with a cross-plan average of Tier 2.7.
Real-world access to glucagon (rDNA) 1 MG Injection depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 25.9% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 40,142 Part D beneficiaries filled glucagon (rDNA) 1 MG Injection in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $38,066,610 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $948.30. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry glucagon (rDNA) 1 MG Injection today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 174
- Plans covering
- 2,272
- Coverage rate
- 44.8%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 6
- Average tier
- Tier 3, Preferred Brand
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 0% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 0% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 25.9% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 40,142
- Total spending
- $38,066,610
- Avg per beneficiary
- $948.30
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering glucagon (rDNA) 1 MG Injection
100 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.
| Plan | Insurer | Tier | PA | Premium | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CareAdvantage (HMO D-SNP) | SAN MATEO HEALTH COMMISSION | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Ventura County Medi-Cal Managed Care Commission | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Health Care Service Corporation | T1 | No | $0 | NM |
| Blue Cross MA Dual Care Plus Preferred (PPO D-SNP) | Health Care Service Corporation | T1 | No | $0 | NM |
| SecureBlue (HMO D-SNP) | HMO Minnesota | T1 | No | $0 | MN |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| CalOptima Health OneCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) | ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| American Health Advantage of Florida (HMO I-SNP) | AMERICAN HEALTH PLAN OF FL, INC. | T1 | No | $4.80 | FL |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) | HCSC INSURANCE SERVICES COMPANY | T1 | No | $4.80 | TX |
| Gold Dialysis & Kidney Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) | GOLD KIDNEY OF FLORIDA INC | T1 | No | $4.80 | FL |
| Provider Partners Texas Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP) | PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN OF TEXAS, INC. | T1 | No | $4.80 | TX |
| Texas Independence Health Plan, Inc. (HMO I-SNP) | TEXAS INDEPENDENCE HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $4.80 | TX |
| Texas Independence Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | TEXAS INDEPENDENCE HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $4.80 | TX |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) | GHS INSURANCE COMPANY | T1 | No | $5.00 | OK |
| Tribute Select (HMO-POS I-SNP) | ARKANSAS SUPERIOR SELECT, INC. | T1 | No | $8.90 | AR |
| ATRIO Special Needs Plan (HMO D-SNP) | ATRIO HEALTH PLANS | T1 | No | $10.50 | OR |
| ATRIO Special Needs Plan (HMO D-SNP) | ATRIO HEALTH PLANS | T1 | No | $10.50 | OR |
| Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Ruby (HMO D-SNP) | GATEWAY HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $13.10 | PA |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is glucagon (rDNA) 1 MG Injection covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, glucagon (rDNA) 1 MG Injection is covered by 2,272 Medicare Part D plans (44.8% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is glucagon (rDNA) 1 MG Injection on Medicare Part D plans?
glucagon (rDNA) 1 MG Injection averages Tier 2.7 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 6.
Does glucagon (rDNA) 1 MG Injection require prior authorization?
0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for glucagon (rDNA) 1 MG Injection. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 25.9%.
How much does Medicare spend on glucagon (rDNA) 1 MG Injection?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on glucagon (rDNA) 1 MG Injection was $38,066,610, covering 40,142 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $948.30.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.