lactulose 10000 MG Powder for Oral Solution

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RxCUI: 1251190

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14.3%
Plan Coverage
726
Plans Covering
T3.6
Avg Tier
41.2%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for lactulose 10000 MG Powder for Oral Solution

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, lactulose 10000 MG Powder for Oral Solution (RxNorm concept RXCUI 1251190, generic name lactulose) appears on 17 distinct formulary files spanning 726 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 14.3% of enrollable Part D products, selective placement; verify formulary inclusion before enrolling. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 5, with a cross-plan average of Tier 3.6.

Real-world access to lactulose 10000 MG Powder for Oral Solution depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 41.2% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 17.6% require step therapy. 0% apply quantity limits.

Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 526,962 Part D beneficiaries filled lactulose 10000 MG Powder for Oral Solution in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $72,482,220 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $137.55. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry lactulose 10000 MG Powder for Oral Solution today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
17
Plans covering
726
Coverage rate
14.3%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 5
Average tier
Tier 4, Non-Preferred

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
41.2% of formularies
Step therapy required
17.6% of formularies
Quantity limits
0% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
526,962
Total spending
$72,482,220
Avg per beneficiary
$137.55

Tier Distribution Across Plans

2 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
15 plans
Tier 2, Generic
83 plans
Tier 4, Non-Preferred

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering lactulose 10000 MG Powder for Oral Solution

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

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
Community Care's Partnership Program (HMO D-SNP) COMMUNITY CARE HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $0 WI
CalOptima Health OneCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY T1 Yes $0 CA
Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T2 No $0 UT
Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T2 No $0 NV
Select Health Medicare Dual (HMO D-SNP) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T2 No $0 UT
Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T2 No $0 UT
Select Health Medicare + Kroger (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T2 No $0 NV
Select Health Medicare + Kroger (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T2 No $0 UT
Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T2 No $0 CO
Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T2 No $0 CO
Select Health Medicare + Kroger (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T2 No $0 CO
Select Health Medicare Flex (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T2 No $0 CO
Select Health Medicare + Kroger (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T2 No $0 CO
Select Health Medicare Active (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T2 No $0 CO
Select Health Medicare Dual (HMO D-SNP) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T2 No $0 NV
Select Health Medicare Wellness (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T2 No $0 NV
Healthy Mississippi Premier Advantage (HMO-POS) Healthy Mississippi, Inc. T2 No $0 MS
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO) AETNA HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA INC. T4 Yes $0 CA
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO) AETNA HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA INC. T4 Yes $0 CA
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO-POS) AETNA HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA INC. T4 Yes $0 CA
Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO-POS) AETNA HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA INC. T4 Yes $0 CA
Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO-POS) AETNA HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA INC. T4 Yes $0 CA
Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO-POS) AETNA HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA INC. T4 Yes $0 CA
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO) AETNA HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA INC. T4 Yes $0 CA
Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO-POS) AETNA HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA INC. T4 Yes $0 CA
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO) AETNA HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA INC. T4 Yes $0 CA
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO) AETNA HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA INC. T4 Yes $0 CA
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO) AETNA HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA INC. T4 Yes $0 CA
Aetna Medicare Signature Care (HMO-POS) AETNA HEALTH OF OHIO INC. T4 Yes $0 OH
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO-POS) AETNA HEALTH OF OHIO INC. T4 Yes $0 OH
Aetna Medicare Signature Care (HMO-POS) AETNA HEALTH OF OHIO INC. T4 Yes $0 OH
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO-POS) AETNA HEALTH OF OHIO INC. T4 Yes $0 KY
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) AETNA HEALTH OF OHIO INC. T4 Yes $0 KY
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) AETNA HEALTH OF OHIO INC. T4 Yes $0 KY
Aetna Medicare HIDE (HMO D-SNP) AETNA HEALTH OF OHIO INC. T4 Yes $0 KY
Aetna Medicare Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) AETNA HEALTH OF OHIO INC. T4 Yes $0 OH
Aetna Medicare Signature Care (HMO-POS) AETNA HEALTH OF OHIO INC. T4 Yes $0 OH
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) AETNA HEALTH OF OHIO INC. T4 Yes $0 OH
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) AETNA HEALTH OF OHIO INC. T4 Yes $0 KY
Aetna Medicare Partial Dual (HMO D-SNP) AETNA HEALTH OF OHIO INC. T4 Yes $0 KY
Aetna Medicare Partial Dual (HMO D-SNP) AETNA HEALTH OF OHIO INC. T4 Yes $0 OH
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO) AETNA HEALTH INC.(GA) T4 Yes $0 GA
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) COVENTRY HEALTH CARE OF ILLINOIS, INC. T4 Yes $0 WI
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) COVENTRY HEALTH CARE OF ILLINOIS, INC. T4 Yes $0 IL
Aetna Medicare Prime Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) COVENTRY HEALTH CARE OF ILLINOIS, INC. T4 Yes $0 IL
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO-POS) COVENTRY HEALTH CARE OF ILLINOIS, INC. T4 Yes $0 IL
Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) COVENTRY HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY T4 Yes $0 IA
Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) COVENTRY HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY T4 Yes $0 NE
Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) COVENTRY HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY T4 Yes $0 KS, MO
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (PPO) COVENTRY HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY T4 Yes $0 KS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is lactulose 10000 MG Powder for Oral Solution covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, lactulose 10000 MG Powder for Oral Solution is covered by 726 Medicare Part D plans (14.3% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is lactulose 10000 MG Powder for Oral Solution on Medicare Part D plans?

lactulose 10000 MG Powder for Oral Solution averages Tier 3.6 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 5.

Does lactulose 10000 MG Powder for Oral Solution require prior authorization?

41.2% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for lactulose 10000 MG Powder for Oral Solution. Step therapy: 17.6%. Quantity limits: 0%.

How much does Medicare spend on lactulose 10000 MG Powder for Oral Solution?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on lactulose 10000 MG Powder for Oral Solution was $72,482,220, covering 526,962 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $137.55.

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