Medicare Part D coverage · ibuprofen · RxCUI 206913
ibuprofen 600 MG Oral Tablet [Ibu]
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, ibuprofen 600 MG Oral Tablet [Ibu] is covered by 5,030 Medicare Part D plans (99.6% of enrollable products), averaging Tier 1.2, with prior authorization required on 0% of covering formularies.
- 99.6%
- Plan coverage
- 5,030
- Plans covering
- T1.2
- Avg tier
- 0%
- Prior auth required
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for ibuprofen 600 MG Oral Tablet [Ibu]
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, ibuprofen 600 MG Oral Tablet [Ibu] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 206913, generic name ibuprofen) appears on 323 distinct formulary files spanning 5,030 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 99.6% of enrollable Part D products, near-universal placement. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 6, with a cross-plan average of Tier 1.2.
Real-world access to ibuprofen 600 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 600 MG Oral Tablet [Ibu] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $56,974,758 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 600 MG Oral Tablet [Ibu] today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 323
- Plans covering
- 5,030
- Coverage rate
- 99.6%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 6
- 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
- $56,974,758
- Avg per beneficiary
- $16.54
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Standalone Drug Plans (PDP) Covering ibuprofen 600 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 600 MG Oral Tablet [Ibu]
98 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.
| Plan | Insurer | Tier | PA | Premium | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Dual Complete IA-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Unitedhealthcare OF Wisconsin, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | IA |
| UHC Dual Complete MO-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Unitedhealthcare OF Wisconsin, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | MO |
| UHC Dual Complete NE-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Unitedhealthcare OF Wisconsin, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | NE |
| UHC Dual Complete KS-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Unitedhealthcare OF Wisconsin, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | KS |
| UHC Dual Complete MO-S3 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Unitedhealthcare OF Wisconsin, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | MO |
| UHC Dual Complete KS-Q1 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Unitedhealthcare OF Wisconsin, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | KS |
| UHC Dual Complete TN-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Unitedhealthcare Plan OF THE River Valley, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | TN |
| UHC Dual Complete TN-Y001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Unitedhealthcare Plan OF THE River Valley, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | TN |
| UHC Dual Complete TN-Y2 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Unitedhealthcare Plan OF THE River Valley, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | TN |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MI-0001 (PPO) | Unitedhealthcare Insurance Company | T1 | No | $0 | MI |
| UHC Dual Complete NM-Y1 (PPO D-SNP) | Unitedhealthcare Insurance Company | T1 | No | $0 | NM |
| UHC Dual Complete NM-S1 (PPO D-SNP) | Unitedhealthcare Insurance Company | T1 | No | $0 | NM |
| UHC Dual Complete NM-V1 (PPO D-SNP) | Unitedhealthcare Insurance Company | T1 | No | $0 | NM |
| UHC Dual Complete AZ-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Arizona Physicians IPA, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | AZ |
| UHC Dual Complete AZ-Y001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Arizona Physicians IPA, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | AZ |
| UHC Dual Complete VA-Y4 (PPO D-SNP) | Care Improvement Plus South Central Insurance Co. | T1 | No | $0 | VA |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AL-0001 (HMO-POS) | Unitedhealthcare OF THE Midlands, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | AL |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-0002 (HMO-POS) | UHC OF California | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| UHC Sharp Medicare Advantage CA-001P (HMO-POS) | UHC OF California | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-003P (HMO-POS) | UHC OF California | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is ibuprofen 600 MG Oral Tablet [Ibu] covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, ibuprofen 600 MG Oral Tablet [Ibu] is covered by 5,030 Medicare Part D plans (99.6% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is ibuprofen 600 MG Oral Tablet [Ibu] on Medicare Part D plans?
ibuprofen 600 MG Oral Tablet [Ibu] averages Tier 1.2 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 6.
Does ibuprofen 600 MG Oral Tablet [Ibu] require prior authorization?
0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for ibuprofen 600 MG Oral Tablet [Ibu]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 16.1%.
How much does Medicare spend on ibuprofen 600 MG Oral Tablet [Ibu]?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on ibuprofen 600 MG Oral Tablet [Ibu] was $56,974,758, covering 3,444,665 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $16.54.
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