imatinib 100 MG Oral Tablet [Gleevec]

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imatinib

RxCUI: 404588

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0%
Plan Coverage
2
Plans Covering
T1
Avg Tier
100%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for imatinib 100 MG Oral Tablet [Gleevec]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, imatinib 100 MG Oral Tablet [Gleevec] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 404588, generic name imatinib) appears on 1 distinct formulary file spanning 2 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 0% of enrollable Part D products, selective placement; verify formulary inclusion before enrolling. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 1, with a cross-plan average of Tier 1.

Real-world access to imatinib 100 MG Oral Tablet [Gleevec] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 100% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 100% apply quantity limits.

Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 14,613 Part D beneficiaries filled imatinib 100 MG Oral Tablet [Gleevec] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $211,095,557 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $14,445.74. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry imatinib 100 MG Oral Tablet [Gleevec] today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
1
Plans covering
2
Coverage rate
0%
Tier range
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
Average tier
Tier 1, Preferred Generic

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
100% of formularies
Step therapy required
0% of formularies
Quantity limits
100% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
14,613
Total spending
$211,095,557
Avg per beneficiary
$14,445.74

Tier Distribution Across Plans

2 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering imatinib 100 MG Oral Tablet [Gleevec]

2 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
Hamaspik Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP) HAMASPIK, INC. T1 Yes $0 NY
Hamaspik Medicare Select (HMO D-SNP) HAMASPIK, INC. T1 Yes $34.50 NY

Frequently Asked Questions

Is imatinib 100 MG Oral Tablet [Gleevec] covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, imatinib 100 MG Oral Tablet [Gleevec] is covered by 2 Medicare Part D plans (0% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is imatinib 100 MG Oral Tablet [Gleevec] on Medicare Part D plans?

imatinib 100 MG Oral Tablet [Gleevec] averages Tier 1 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 1.

Does imatinib 100 MG Oral Tablet [Gleevec] require prior authorization?

100% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for imatinib 100 MG Oral Tablet [Gleevec]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 100%.

How much does Medicare spend on imatinib 100 MG Oral Tablet [Gleevec]?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on imatinib 100 MG Oral Tablet [Gleevec] was $211,095,557, covering 14,613 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $14,445.74.

Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainMedicare Editorial