Medicare Part D coverage · ibuprofen · RxCUI 197803
ibuprofen 20 MG/ML Oral Suspension
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, ibuprofen 20 MG/ML Oral Suspension is covered by 4,747 Medicare Part D plans (94% of enrollable products), averaging Tier 1.9, with prior authorization required on 0% of covering formularies.
- 94%
- Plan coverage
- 4,747
- Plans covering
- T1.9
- Avg tier
- 0%
- Prior auth required
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for ibuprofen 20 MG/ML Oral Suspension
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, ibuprofen 20 MG/ML Oral Suspension (RxNorm concept RXCUI 197803, generic name ibuprofen) appears on 249 distinct formulary files spanning 4,747 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 94% of enrollable Part D products, near-universal placement. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 4, with a cross-plan average of Tier 1.9.
Real-world access to ibuprofen 20 MG/ML Oral Suspension depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 0% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 3,444,665 Part D beneficiaries filled ibuprofen 20 MG/ML Oral Suspension 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 20 MG/ML Oral Suspension today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 249
- Plans covering
- 4,747
- Coverage rate
- 94%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 4
- Average tier
- Tier 2, Generic
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 0% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 0% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 0% 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 20 MG/ML Oral Suspension
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 20 MG/ML Oral Suspension
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 20 MG/ML Oral Suspension covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, ibuprofen 20 MG/ML Oral Suspension is covered by 4,747 Medicare Part D plans (94% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is ibuprofen 20 MG/ML Oral Suspension on Medicare Part D plans?
ibuprofen 20 MG/ML Oral Suspension averages Tier 1.9 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.
Does ibuprofen 20 MG/ML Oral Suspension require prior authorization?
0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for ibuprofen 20 MG/ML Oral Suspension. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0%.
How much does Medicare spend on ibuprofen 20 MG/ML Oral Suspension?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on ibuprofen 20 MG/ML Oral Suspension was $56,974,758, covering 3,444,665 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $16.54.
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
- prazosin 5 MG Oral Capsule T1.9
- levothyroxine sodium 0.05 MG Oral Tablet [Levoxyl] T1.9
- hydrocortisone 25 MG/ML Topical Cream [Proctozone HC] T1.9
- cimetidine 60 MG/ML Oral Solution T1.9
- 24 HR alprazolam 0.5 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet T1.9
- 24 HR oxybutynin chloride 10 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet T1.9
Similar prior-authorization rate
- metronidazole 10 MG/ML Topical Cream [Noritate] 0% PA
- 24 HR minocycline 40 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule [Emrosi] 0% PA
- buspirone hydrochloride 10 MG Oral Capsule [Bucapsol] 0% PA
- diflunisal 375 MG Oral Tablet [Dolobid] 0% PA
- hydrocortisone 1 MG/ML Oral Solution [Khindivi] 0% PA
- indomethacin 50 MG Rectal Suppository [Indocin] 0% PA