ibuprofen 800 MG Oral Tablet [Ibu]
ibuprofen
RxCUI: 206917
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for ibuprofen 800 MG Oral Tablet [Ibu]
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, ibuprofen 800 MG Oral Tablet [Ibu] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 206917, generic name ibuprofen) appears on 322 distinct formulary files spanning 4,952 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 97.7% of enrollable Part D products, near-universal placement. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 3, with a cross-plan average of Tier 1.2.
Real-world access to ibuprofen 800 MG Oral Tablet [Ibu] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 16.1% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 3,444,665 Part D beneficiaries filled ibuprofen 800 MG Oral Tablet [Ibu] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $56,974,814 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $16.54. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry ibuprofen 800 MG Oral Tablet [Ibu] today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 322
- Plans covering
- 4,952
- Coverage rate
- 97.7%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 3
- Average tier
- Tier 1, Preferred Generic
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 0% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 0% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 16.1% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 3,444,665
- Total spending
- $56,974,814
- Avg per beneficiary
- $16.54
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Standalone Drug Plans (PDP) Covering ibuprofen 800 MG Oral Tablet [Ibu]
2 standalone prescription drug plans include this drug.
| Plan | Insurer | Tier | PA | ST | Premium | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC (PDP) | UNITEDHEALTHCARE INS. CO. & UHC INS. CO. OF NY | T1 | No | No | $0 | - |
| AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC (PDP) | UNITEDHEALTHCARE INS. CO. & UHC INS. CO. OF NY | T1 | No | No | $0 | - |
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering ibuprofen 800 MG Oral Tablet [Ibu]
98 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ibuprofen 800 MG Oral Tablet [Ibu] covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, ibuprofen 800 MG Oral Tablet [Ibu] is covered by 4,952 Medicare Part D plans (97.7% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is ibuprofen 800 MG Oral Tablet [Ibu] on Medicare Part D plans?
ibuprofen 800 MG Oral Tablet [Ibu] averages Tier 1.2 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 3.
Does ibuprofen 800 MG Oral Tablet [Ibu] require prior authorization?
0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for ibuprofen 800 MG Oral Tablet [Ibu]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 16.1%.
How much does Medicare spend on ibuprofen 800 MG Oral Tablet [Ibu]?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on ibuprofen 800 MG Oral Tablet [Ibu] was $56,974,814, covering 3,444,665 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $16.54.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.