guanfacine 2 MG Oral Tablet
guanfacine
RxCUI: 197746
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for guanfacine 2 MG Oral Tablet
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, guanfacine 2 MG Oral Tablet (RxNorm concept RXCUI 197746, generic name guanfacine) appears on 254 distinct formulary files spanning 3,523 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 69.5% of enrollable Part D products, mid-range placement; shopping across contracts changes access. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 6, with a cross-plan average of Tier 2.3.
Real-world access to guanfacine 2 MG Oral Tablet depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 26.8% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 0.4% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 22,464 Part D beneficiaries filled guanfacine 2 MG Oral Tablet in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $4,656,029 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $207.27. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry guanfacine 2 MG Oral Tablet today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 254
- Plans covering
- 3,523
- Coverage rate
- 69.5%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 6
- Average tier
- Tier 2, Generic
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 26.8% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 0% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 0.4% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 22,464
- Total spending
- $4,656,029
- Avg per beneficiary
- $207.27
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering guanfacine 2 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 | 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 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| PruittHealth Premier D-SNP (HMO D-SNP) | PRUITTHEALTH PREMIER, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | GA |
| Simpra Advantage Dual Care (PPO D-SNP) | SIMPRA ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | AL |
| 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 |
| Horizon NJ TotalCare (HMO D-SNP) | HORIZON HEALTHCARE OF NEW JERSEY, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | NJ |
| 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 | 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 |
| Troy Medicare (HMO) | TROY HEALTH, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | NC |
| Troy Medicare for Dual-eligible Beneficiaries (HMO D-SNP) | TROY HEALTH, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | NC |
| Contra Costa Health Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) | CONTRA COSTA COUNTY MEDICAL SERVICE DBA CONTRA COSTA HEALTH | T1 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| Keystone First VIP Choice (HMO D-SNP) | VISTA HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | PA |
| AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) | VISTA HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | PA |
| First Choice VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) | SELECT HEALTH OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | SC |
| AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) | AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Next, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | DE |
| AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care Choice (HMO D-SNP) | AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Next, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | DE |
| AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) | AMERIHEALTH CARITAS FLORIDA INC | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) | AMERIHEALTH CARITAS LOUISIANA, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | LA |
| AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) | AMERIHEALTH CARITAS NORTH CAROLINA, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | NC |
| AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) | AMERIHEALTH MICHIGAN, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | MI |
| PHP (HMO C-SNP) | AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | T1 | No | $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 |
| 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 |
| DualConnect (HMO D-SNP) | SANTA CLARA COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| VNS Health Total (HMO D-SNP) | VNS CHOICE | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| Alterwood Advantage Dual Secure (HMO D-SNP) | ALTERWOOD ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | MD |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is guanfacine 2 MG Oral Tablet covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, guanfacine 2 MG Oral Tablet is covered by 3,523 Medicare Part D plans (69.5% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is guanfacine 2 MG Oral Tablet on Medicare Part D plans?
guanfacine 2 MG Oral Tablet averages Tier 2.3 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 6.
Does guanfacine 2 MG Oral Tablet require prior authorization?
26.8% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for guanfacine 2 MG Oral Tablet. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0.4%.
How much does Medicare spend on guanfacine 2 MG Oral Tablet?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on guanfacine 2 MG Oral Tablet was $4,656,029, covering 22,464 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $207.27.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.