glyburide 5 MG Oral Tablet
glyburide
RxCUI: 310537
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for glyburide 5 MG Oral Tablet
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, glyburide 5 MG Oral Tablet (RxNorm concept RXCUI 310537, generic name glyburide) appears on 193 distinct formulary files spanning 1,199 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 23.7% 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 glyburide 5 MG Oral Tablet depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 19.2% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0.5% require step therapy. 36.8% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 59,131 Part D beneficiaries filled glyburide 5 MG Oral Tablet in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $4,681,144 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $79.17. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry glyburide 5 MG Oral Tablet today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 193
- Plans covering
- 1,199
- Coverage rate
- 23.7%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 6
- Average tier
- Tier 3, Preferred Brand
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 19.2% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 0.5% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 36.8% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 59,131
- Total spending
- $4,681,144
- Avg per beneficiary
- $79.17
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering glyburide 5 MG Oral Tablet
100 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.
| Plan | Insurer | Tier | PA | Premium | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) | WELLPOINT WEST VIRGINIA , INC. | T1 | No | $0 | WV |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage 3 (HMO-POS) | HealthKeepers, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | VA |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage 3 (HMO-POS) | HealthKeepers, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | VA |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage 3 (HMO-POS) | HealthKeepers, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | VA |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS) | WELLPOINT TENNESSEE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | TN |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS) | WELLPOINT TENNESSEE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | TN |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS) | WELLPOINT TENNESSEE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | TN |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS) | WELLPOINT TENNESSEE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | TN |
| Anthem Select (HMO-POS) | BLUE CROSS OF CALIFORNIA | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) | BLUE CROSS OF CALIFORNIA | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) | BLUE CROSS OF CALIFORNIA | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) | BLUE CROSS OF CALIFORNIA | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| Anthem Select (HMO-POS) | BLUE CROSS OF CALIFORNIA | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| Anthem Select (HMO-POS) | BLUE CROSS OF CALIFORNIA | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| Anthem Select (HMO-POS) | BLUE CROSS OF CALIFORNIA | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) | BLUE CROSS OF CALIFORNIA | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| Anthem Select (HMO-POS) | BLUE CROSS OF CALIFORNIA | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) | BLUE CROSS OF CALIFORNIA | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) | WELLPOINT HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | AZ |
| Anthem Prime (HMO-POS) | BLUE CROSS OF CALIFORNIA PARTNERSHIP PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| Anthem Prime (HMO-POS) | BLUE CROSS OF CALIFORNIA PARTNERSHIP PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| Anthem Prime (HMO-POS) | BLUE CROSS OF CALIFORNIA PARTNERSHIP PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| Anthem Prime (HMO-POS) | BLUE CROSS OF CALIFORNIA PARTNERSHIP PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| Anthem Prime (HMO-POS) | BLUE CROSS OF CALIFORNIA PARTNERSHIP PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| Anthem Prime (HMO-POS) | BLUE CROSS OF CALIFORNIA PARTNERSHIP PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| Anthem Prime (HMO-POS) | BLUE CROSS OF CALIFORNIA PARTNERSHIP PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| Anthem Prime (HMO-POS) | BLUE CROSS OF CALIFORNIA PARTNERSHIP PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) | HMO COLORADO, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | NV |
| Anthem Full Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | HMO COLORADO, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | NV |
| Anthem Full Dual Advantage 2 (HMO D-SNP) | HMO COLORADO, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | NV |
| Anthem Full Dual Advantage Aligned (HMO D-SNP) | BLUE CROSS OF CALIFORNIA PARTNERSHIP PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plan (HMO) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun MediMax (HMO) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plan (HMO) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plan (HMO) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun MediSun Plus (HMO D-SNP) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plus (HMO) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plus (HMO) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun MediSun Extra (HMO D-SNP) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plus (HMO) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun VitalCare (HMO C-SNP) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun VitalCare (HMO C-SNP) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun MediSun Full Dual Plus (HMO D-SNP) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun MediSun Full Dual Extra (HMO D-SNP) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply Complete (HMO D-SNP) | SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply More (HMO) | SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply Complete (HMO D-SNP) | SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply Level (HMO C-SNP) | SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply Level (HMO C-SNP) | SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply More (HMO) | SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is glyburide 5 MG Oral Tablet covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, glyburide 5 MG Oral Tablet is covered by 1,199 Medicare Part D plans (23.7% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is glyburide 5 MG Oral Tablet on Medicare Part D plans?
glyburide 5 MG Oral Tablet averages Tier 2.7 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 6.
Does glyburide 5 MG Oral Tablet require prior authorization?
19.2% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for glyburide 5 MG Oral Tablet. Step therapy: 0.5%. Quantity limits: 36.8%.
How much does Medicare spend on glyburide 5 MG Oral Tablet?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on glyburide 5 MG Oral Tablet was $4,681,144, covering 59,131 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $79.17.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.