insulin glulisine, human 100 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Apidra]

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insulin glulisine, human

RxCUI: 803194

Important: Drug coverage and costs vary by plan and location. Verify coverage directly with your Medicare plan before filling a prescription. This is informational data only and should not replace advice from your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
0.2%
Plan Coverage
10
Plans Covering
T2.5
Avg Tier
100%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for insulin glulisine, human 100 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Apidra]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, insulin glulisine, human 100 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Apidra] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 803194, generic name insulin glulisine, human) appears on 2 distinct formulary files spanning 10 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 0.2% of enrollable Part D products, selective placement; verify formulary inclusion before enrolling. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 4, with a cross-plan average of Tier 2.5.

Real-world access to insulin glulisine, human 100 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Apidra] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 100% 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 418,431 Part D beneficiaries filled insulin glulisine, human 100 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Apidra] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $1,208,385,334 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $2,887.90. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry insulin glulisine, human 100 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Apidra] today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
2
Plans covering
10
Coverage rate
0.2%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 4
Average tier
Tier 3, Preferred Brand

Restrictions

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

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
418,431
Total spending
$1,208,385,334
Avg per beneficiary
$2,887.90

Tier Distribution Across Plans

2 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
8 plans
Tier 4, Non-Preferred

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering insulin glulisine, human 100 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Apidra]

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

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
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
Network Health Select (PPO) NETWORK HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION T4 Yes $0 WI
Network Health Go (PPO) NETWORK HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION T4 Yes $0 WI
Network Health Anywhere (PPO) NETWORK HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION T4 Yes $0 WI
Network Health Choice (PPO) NETWORK HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION T4 Yes $0 WI
Network Health Zero (PPO) NETWORK HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION T4 Yes $0 WI
Network Health Cares (PPO D-SNP) NETWORK HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION T4 Yes $21.10 WI
Network Health PlusRx (PPO) NETWORK HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION T4 Yes $38.60 WI
Network Health PremierRx (PPO) NETWORK HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION T4 Yes $92.80 WI

Frequently Asked Questions

Is insulin glulisine, human 100 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Apidra] covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, insulin glulisine, human 100 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Apidra] is covered by 10 Medicare Part D plans (0.2% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is insulin glulisine, human 100 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Apidra] on Medicare Part D plans?

insulin glulisine, human 100 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Apidra] averages Tier 2.5 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.

Does insulin glulisine, human 100 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Apidra] require prior authorization?

100% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for insulin glulisine, human 100 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Apidra]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0%.

How much does Medicare spend on insulin glulisine, human 100 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Apidra]?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on insulin glulisine, human 100 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Apidra] was $1,208,385,334, covering 418,431 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $2,887.90.

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