Medicare Part D coverage · lomustine · RxCUI 1545776
lomustine 10 MG Oral Capsule [Gleostine]
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, lomustine 10 MG Oral Capsule [Gleostine] is covered by 3,547 Medicare Part D plans (70.2% of enrollable products), averaging Tier 3.5, with prior authorization required on 10.2% of covering formularies.
- 70.2%
- Plan coverage
- 3,547
- Plans covering
- T3.5
- Avg tier
- 10.2%
- Prior auth required
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for lomustine 10 MG Oral Capsule [Gleostine]
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, lomustine 10 MG Oral Capsule [Gleostine] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 1545776, generic name lomustine) appears on 137 distinct formulary files spanning 3,547 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 70.2% 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 3.5.
Real-world access to lomustine 10 MG Oral Capsule [Gleostine] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 10.2% 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 662 Part D beneficiaries filled lomustine 10 MG Oral Capsule [Gleostine] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $2,702,189 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $4,081.86. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry lomustine 10 MG Oral Capsule [Gleostine] today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 137
- Plans covering
- 3,547
- Coverage rate
- 70.2%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 4
- Average tier
- Tier 3, Preferred Brand
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 10.2% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 0% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 0% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 662
- Total spending
- $2,702,189
- Avg per beneficiary
- $4,081.86
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Standalone Drug Plans (PDP) Covering lomustine 10 MG Oral Capsule [Gleostine]
5 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 | T4 | No | No | $0 | - |
| AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC (PDP) | Unitedhealthcare INS. Co. & UHC INS. Co. OF NY | T4 | No | No | $0 | - |
| AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHC (PDP) | Unitedhealthcare INS. Co. & UHC INS. Co. OF NY | T4 | No | No | $0 | - |
| AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHC (PDP) | Unitedhealthcare INS. Co. & UHC INS. Co. OF NY | T4 | No | No | $0 | - |
| AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHC (PDP) | Unitedhealthcare INS. Co. & UHC INS. Co. OF NY | T4 | No | No | $0 | - |
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering lomustine 10 MG Oral Capsule [Gleostine]
95 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.
| Plan | Insurer | Tier | PA | Premium | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Complete Care-Duals VIP (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Hpmp OF Florida, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| ElderServe MAP (HMO D-SNP) | Elderserve Health, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| Cooperative Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Group Health Cooperative OF EAU Claire | T1 | No | $0 | WI |
| Longevity Health Plan (PPO I-SNP) | Longevity Health Plan OF NEW Jersey Insurance Comp | T1 | No | $0 | NJ |
| Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Mercy Care | T1 | No | $0 | AZ |
| Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Mercy Care | T1 | No | $0 | AZ |
| Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Mercy Care | T1 | No | $0 | AZ |
| Elderplan Plus Long-Term Care (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Elderplan, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| Health Choice Pathway (HMO D-SNP) | Health Choice Arizona, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | AZ |
| Healthfirst CompleteCare (HMO D-SNP) | Healthfirst Health Plan, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| IMCare Classic (HMO D-SNP) | Itasca Medical Care | T1 | No | $0 | MN |
| Johns Hopkins Advantage MD D-SNP (HMO D-SNP) | Hopkins Health Advantage, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | MD |
| MetroPlus UltraCare (HMO D-SNP) | Metroplus Health Plan, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| Upper Peninsula Health Plan MI Coordinated Health (HMO D-SNP) | Upper Peninsula Health Plan, LLC | T1 | No | $0 | MI |
| CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Caresource Georgia Co. | T1 | No | $0 | GA |
| Senior Whole Health SCO (HMO D-SNP) | Senior Whole Health, LLC | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| Senior Whole Health SCO NHC (HMO D-SNP) | Senior Whole Health, LLC | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| Molina One Care (HMO D-SNP) | Senior Whole Health, LLC | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| HAP CareSource MI Coordinated Health (HMO D-SNP) | HAP Caresource | T1 | No | $0 | MI |
| NaviCare (HMO D-SNP) | Fallon Community Health Plan | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
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| Hamaspik Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP) | Hamaspik, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| CCA One Care (HMO D-SNP) | Commonwealth Care Alliance, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| CCA Senior Care Options (HMO D-SNP) | Commonwealth Care Alliance, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| Provider Partners Pennsylvania Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF Pennsylvania, Inc | T1 | No | $0 | PA |
| Provider Partners North Carolina Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF North Carolina | T1 | No | $0 | NC |
| Provider Partners Indiana Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF Indiana | T1 | No | $0 | IN |
| Provider Partners Missouri Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF Missouri, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | MO |
| Platino Blindao (HMO D-SNP) | Triple S Advantage, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | PR |
| Platino Enlace (HMO D-SNP) | Triple S Advantage, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | PR |
| Platino Advance (HMO D-snp) | Triple S Advantage, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | PR |
| Platino Plus (HMO D-snp) | Triple S Advantage, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | PR |
| Tufts Health One Care (HMO D-SNP) | Tufts Health Public Plans, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| Tufts Health One Care CW (HMO D-SNP) | Tufts Health Public Plans, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| Tufts Health Plan Senior Care Options (HMO D-SNP) | Tufts Associated Health Maintenance Organization | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| Tufts Health Plan Senior Care Options CW (HMO D-SNP) | Tufts Associated Health Maintenance Organization | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| Florida Complete Care (HMO I-SNP) | Hpmp OF Florida, Inc. | T1 | No | $4.80 | FL |
| Florida Complete Care- In The Community (HMO-POS I-SNP) | Hpmp OF Florida, Inc. | T1 | No | $4.80 | FL |
| Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Longevity Health Plan OF Florida, Inc. | T1 | No | $4.80 | FL |
| Provider Partners Texas Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF Texas, Inc. | T1 | No | $4.80 | TX |
| Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Longevity Health Plan OF Michigan, Inc. | T1 | No | $8.80 | MI |
| Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Longevity Health Plan OF Illinois, Inc. | T1 | No | $15.20 | IL |
| Provider Partners Illinois Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF Illinois | T1 | No | $15.20 | IL |
| WellSense Added Value (HMO) | Boston Medical Center Health Plan, Inc. | T1 | No | $21.70 | NH |
| Elderplan For Medicaid Beneficiaries (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Elderplan, Inc. | T1 | No | $22.70 | NY |
| VIVA Medicare Extra Value (HMO D-SNP) | Viva Health, Inc. | T1 | No | $27.70 | AL |
| VIVA Medicare Extra Care (HMO D-SNP) | Viva Health, Inc. | T1 | No | $27.70 | AL |
| Provider Partners Pennsylvania Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF Pennsylvania, Inc | T1 | No | $32.70 | PA |
| Provider Partners Pennsylvania Essential Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF Pennsylvania, Inc | T1 | No | $32.70 | PA |
| Hamaspik Medicare Select (HMO D-SNP) | Hamaspik, Inc. | T1 | No | $34.50 | NY |
| Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Longevity Health Plan OF Colorado, Inc. | T1 | No | $35.20 | CO |
Showing top 50 of 95 plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lomustine 10 MG Oral Capsule [Gleostine] covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, lomustine 10 MG Oral Capsule [Gleostine] is covered by 3,547 Medicare Part D plans (70.2% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is lomustine 10 MG Oral Capsule [Gleostine] on Medicare Part D plans?
lomustine 10 MG Oral Capsule [Gleostine] averages Tier 3.5 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.
Does lomustine 10 MG Oral Capsule [Gleostine] require prior authorization?
10.2% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for lomustine 10 MG Oral Capsule [Gleostine]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0%.
How much does Medicare spend on lomustine 10 MG Oral Capsule [Gleostine]?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on lomustine 10 MG Oral Capsule [Gleostine] was $2,702,189, covering 662 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $4,081.86.
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
- dimethyl fumarate 240 MG Delayed Release Oral Capsule T3.5
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- naftifine hydrochloride 10 MG/ML Topical Cream T3.5
- {2 (480 ML) (magnesium sulfate 0.0277 MEQ/ML / potassium sulfate 0.0374 MEQ/ML / sodium sulfate 0.257 MEQ/ML Oral Solution) } Pack [Suprep Bowel Prep Kit] T3.5
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