Medicare Part D coverage · levalbuterol · RxCUI 1855389

levalbuterol 2.5 MG/ML Inhalation Solution

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, levalbuterol 2.5 MG/ML Inhalation Solution is covered by 2,833 Medicare Part D plans (56.1% of enrollable products), averaging Tier 2.9, with prior authorization required on 99.2% of covering formularies.

56.1%
Plan coverage
2,833
Plans covering
T2.9
Avg tier
99.2%
Prior auth required

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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.

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for levalbuterol 2.5 MG/ML Inhalation Solution

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, levalbuterol 2.5 MG/ML Inhalation Solution (RxNorm concept RXCUI 1855389, generic name levalbuterol) appears on 119 distinct formulary files spanning 2,833 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 56.1% of enrollable Part D products, mid-range placement; shopping across contracts changes access. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 4, with a cross-plan average of Tier 2.9.

Real-world access to levalbuterol 2.5 MG/ML Inhalation Solution depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 99.2% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 20.2% apply quantity limits.

Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 6,922 Part D beneficiaries filled levalbuterol 2.5 MG/ML Inhalation Solution in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $2,130,703 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $307.82. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry levalbuterol 2.5 MG/ML Inhalation Solution today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
119
Plans covering
2,833
Coverage rate
56.1%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 4
Average tier
Tier 3, Preferred Brand

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
99.2% of formularies
Step therapy required
0% of formularies
Quantity limits
20.2% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
6,922
Total spending
$2,130,703
Avg per beneficiary
$307.82

Tier Distribution Across Plans

82 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
18 plans
Tier 2, Generic

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering levalbuterol 2.5 MG/ML Inhalation Solution

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

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
Sentara Community Complete Select (HMO D-SNP) Sentara Health Plans T1 Yes $0 VA
Sentara Community Complete (HMO D-SNP) Sentara Health Plans T1 Yes $0 VA
Freedom VIP Care (HMO C-SNP) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom VIP Savings (HMO C-SNP) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom VIP Savings (HMO C-SNP) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom VIP Rewards (HMO C-SNP) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom VIP Rewards (HMO C-SNP) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Rewards (HMO C-SNP) Optimum Healthcare, Inc. T1 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Savings (HMO C-SNP) Optimum Healthcare, Inc. T1 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Rewards (HMO C-SNP) Optimum Healthcare, Inc. T1 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Diamond (HMO C-SNP) Optimum Healthcare, Inc. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Medi-Medi Partial (HMO D-SNP) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Medi-Medi Full (HMO D-SNP) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Emerald Partial (HMO D-SNP) Optimum Healthcare, Inc. T1 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Emerald Full (HMO D-SNP) Optimum Healthcare, Inc. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Medicare Plan Rx (HMO) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Medicare Plan Rx (HMO) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom VIP Savings COPD (HMO C-SNP) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom VIP Savings COPD (HMO C-SNP) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 Yes $0 FL
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Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Máximo (HMO-POS) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Máximo (HMO-POS) Freedom Health, Inc. T1 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Gold Rewards Plan (HMO) Optimum Healthcare, Inc. T1 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Platinum Plan (HMO) Optimum Healthcare, Inc. T1 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Gold Plan (HMO) Optimum Healthcare, Inc. T1 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Gold Rewards Plan (HMO) Optimum Healthcare, Inc. T1 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Gold Rewards Plan (HMO) Optimum Healthcare, Inc. T1 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Rewards COPD (HMO C-SNP) Optimum Healthcare, Inc. T1 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Savings COPD (HMO C-SNP) Optimum Healthcare, Inc. T1 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Gold Plus Plan (HMO) Optimum Healthcare, Inc. T1 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Rewards COPD (HMO C-SNP) Optimum Healthcare, Inc. T1 Yes $0 FL
Florida Complete Care-Duals VIP (HMO-POS D-SNP) Hpmp OF Florida, Inc. T1 Yes $0 FL
Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) Mercy Care T1 Yes $0 AZ
Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) Mercy Care T1 Yes $0 AZ
Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) Mercy Care T1 Yes $0 AZ
Elderplan Plus Long-Term Care (HMO-POS D-SNP) Elderplan, Inc. T1 Yes $0 NY
Health Choice Pathway (HMO D-SNP) Health Choice Arizona, Inc. T1 Yes $0 AZ
Healthfirst CompleteCare (HMO D-SNP) Healthfirst Health Plan, Inc. T1 Yes $0 NY
IMCare Classic (HMO D-SNP) Itasca Medical Care T1 Yes $0 MN
Johns Hopkins Advantage MD D-SNP (HMO D-SNP) Hopkins Health Advantage, Inc. T1 Yes $0 MD

Showing top 50 of 100 plans.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is levalbuterol 2.5 MG/ML Inhalation Solution covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, levalbuterol 2.5 MG/ML Inhalation Solution is covered by 2,833 Medicare Part D plans (56.1% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is levalbuterol 2.5 MG/ML Inhalation Solution on Medicare Part D plans?

levalbuterol 2.5 MG/ML Inhalation Solution averages Tier 2.9 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.

Does levalbuterol 2.5 MG/ML Inhalation Solution require prior authorization?

99.2% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for levalbuterol 2.5 MG/ML Inhalation Solution. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 20.2%.

How much does Medicare spend on levalbuterol 2.5 MG/ML Inhalation Solution?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on levalbuterol 2.5 MG/ML Inhalation Solution was $2,130,703, covering 6,922 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $307.82.

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.

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