Medicare Part D coverage · granisetron · RxCUI 310599
granisetron 1 MG Oral Tablet
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, granisetron 1 MG Oral Tablet is covered by 4,688 Medicare Part D plans (92.8% of enrollable products), averaging Tier 2.6, with prior authorization required on 99.6% of covering formularies.
- 92.8%
- Plan coverage
- 4,688
- Plans covering
- T2.6
- Avg tier
- 99.6%
- Prior auth required
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for granisetron 1 MG Oral Tablet
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, granisetron 1 MG Oral Tablet (RxNorm concept RXCUI 310599, generic name granisetron) appears on 240 distinct formulary files spanning 4,688 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 92.8% of enrollable Part D products, near-universal placement. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 5, with a cross-plan average of Tier 2.6.
Real-world access to granisetron 1 MG Oral Tablet depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 99.6% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0.8% require step therapy. 31.7% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 1,178 Part D beneficiaries filled granisetron 1 MG Oral Tablet in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $6,806,991 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $5,778.43. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry granisetron 1 MG Oral Tablet today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 240
- Plans covering
- 4,688
- Coverage rate
- 92.8%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 5
- Average tier
- Tier 3, Preferred Brand
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 99.6% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 0.8% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 31.7% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 1,178
- Total spending
- $6,806,991
- Avg per beneficiary
- $5,778.43
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering granisetron 1 MG Oral Tablet
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 | Yes | $0 | VA |
| Sentara Community Complete (HMO D-SNP) | Sentara Health Plans | T1 | Yes | $0 | VA |
| Florida Complete Care-Duals VIP (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Hpmp OF Florida, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| ElderServe MAP (HMO D-SNP) | Elderserve Health, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | NY |
| Cooperative Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Group Health Cooperative OF EAU Claire | T1 | Yes | $0 | WI |
| Longevity Health Plan (PPO I-SNP) | Longevity Health Plan OF NEW Jersey Insurance Comp | T1 | Yes | $0 | NJ |
| Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Mercy Care | T1 | Yes | $0 | AZ |
| Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Mercy Care | T1 | Yes | $0 | AZ |
| Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Mercy Care | T1 | Yes | $0 | AZ |
| Elderplan Plus Long-Term Care (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Elderplan, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | NY |
| Health Choice Pathway (HMO D-SNP) | Health Choice Arizona, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | AZ |
| Healthfirst CompleteCare (HMO D-SNP) | Healthfirst Health Plan, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | NY |
| IMCare Classic (HMO D-SNP) | Itasca Medical Care | T1 | Yes | $0 | MN |
| Johns Hopkins Advantage MD D-SNP (HMO D-SNP) | Hopkins Health Advantage, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | MD |
| MetroPlus UltraCare (HMO D-SNP) | Metroplus Health Plan, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | NY |
| Upper Peninsula Health Plan MI Coordinated Health (HMO D-SNP) | Upper Peninsula Health Plan, LLC | T1 | Yes | $0 | MI |
| CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Caresource Georgia Co. | T1 | Yes | $0 | GA |
| Senior Whole Health SCO (HMO D-SNP) | Senior Whole Health, LLC | T1 | Yes | $0 | MA |
| Senior Whole Health SCO NHC (HMO D-SNP) | Senior Whole Health, LLC | T1 | Yes | $0 | MA |
| Molina One Care (HMO D-SNP) | Senior Whole Health, LLC | T1 | Yes | $0 | MA |
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| HAP CareSource MI Coordinated Health (HMO D-SNP) | HAP Caresource | T1 | Yes | $0 | MI |
| PruittHealth Premier D-SNP (HMO D-SNP) | Pruitthealth Premier, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | GA |
| Simpra Advantage Dual Care (PPO D-SNP) | Simpra Advantage, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | AL |
| CareAdvantage (HMO D-SNP) | SAN Mateo Health Commission | T1 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Ventura County Medi-Cal Managed Care Commission | T1 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Health Care Service Corporation | T1 | Yes | $0 | NM |
| Blue Cross MA Dual Care Plus Preferred (PPO D-SNP) | Health Care Service Corporation | T1 | Yes | $0 | NM |
| SecureBlue (HMO D-SNP) | HMO Minnesota | T1 | Yes | $0 | MN |
| NaviCare (HMO D-SNP) | Fallon Community Health Plan | T1 | Yes | $0 | MA |
| Hamaspik Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP) | Hamaspik, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | NY |
| SeniorCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) | South Country Health Alliance | T1 | Yes | $0 | MN |
| AbilityCare (HMO D-SNP) | South Country Health Alliance | T1 | Yes | $0 | MN |
| Alameda Alliance Wellness (HMO D-SNP) | Alameda Alliance FOR Health | T1 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| PHP (HMO C-snp) | Aids Healthcare Foundation | T1 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| CCA One Care (HMO D-SNP) | Commonwealth Care Alliance, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | MA |
| CCA Senior Care Options (HMO D-SNP) | Commonwealth Care Alliance, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | MA |
| VNS Health Total (HMO D-SNP) | VNS Choice | 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 |
| CalOptima Health OneCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) | Orange County Health Authority | T1 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| Mass General Brigham SCO (HMO D-SNP) | Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Inc | T1 | Yes | $0 | MA |
| Mass General Brigham One Care (HMO D-SNP) | Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Inc | T1 | Yes | $0 | MA |
| Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Diamond (HMO D-SNP) | Gateway Health Plan, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | PA |
| Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Diamond (HMO D-SNP) | Gateway Health Plan, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | PA |
| Highmark Health Options Duals (HMO D-SNP) | Highmark Health Options West Virginia Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | WV |
| Highmark Health Options Duals (HMO D-SNP) | Highmark Bcbsd, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | DE |
| Tufts Health One Care (HMO D-SNP) | Tufts Health Public Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | MA |
| Tufts Health One Care CW (HMO D-SNP) | Tufts Health Public Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | MA |
Showing top 50 of 100 plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is granisetron 1 MG Oral Tablet covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, granisetron 1 MG Oral Tablet is covered by 4,688 Medicare Part D plans (92.8% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is granisetron 1 MG Oral Tablet on Medicare Part D plans?
granisetron 1 MG Oral Tablet averages Tier 2.6 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 5.
Does granisetron 1 MG Oral Tablet require prior authorization?
99.6% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for granisetron 1 MG Oral Tablet. Step therapy: 0.8%. Quantity limits: 31.7%.
How much does Medicare spend on granisetron 1 MG Oral Tablet?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on granisetron 1 MG Oral Tablet was $6,806,991, covering 1,178 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $5,778.43.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Nationwide similar Part D drugs
Data-derived peers across the CMS Part D formulary extract: nearest average tier placement and nearest prior-authorization rate. Not therapeutic alternatives or same-generic strengths.
Closest average formulary tier
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- {4 (apremilast 10 MG Oral Tablet [Otezla]) / 4 (apremilast 20 MG Oral Tablet [Otezla]) / 47 (apremilast 30 MG Oral Tablet [Otezla]) } Pack [Otezla 28-Day 10/20/30 Starter Pack] 99.6% PA
- apremilast 30 MG Oral Tablet [Otezla] 99.6% PA
- {4 (apremilast 10 MG Oral Tablet [Otezla]) / 51 (apremilast 20 MG Oral Tablet [Otezla]) } Pack [Otezla 28-Day 10/20 Starter Pack] 99.6% PA
- apremilast 20 MG Oral Tablet [Otezla] 99.6% PA
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