loteprednol etabonate 2 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension

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loteprednol etabonate

RxCUI: 311381

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31.6%
Plan Coverage
1,603
Plans Covering
T2.4
Avg Tier
0.9%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for loteprednol etabonate 2 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, loteprednol etabonate 2 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension (RxNorm concept RXCUI 311381, generic name loteprednol etabonate) appears on 117 distinct formulary files spanning 1,603 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 31.6% 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 2.4.

Real-world access to loteprednol etabonate 2 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0.9% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 43.6% require step therapy. 1.7% apply quantity limits.

Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 91,483 Part D beneficiaries filled loteprednol etabonate 2 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $33,190,775 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $362.81. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry loteprednol etabonate 2 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
117
Plans covering
1,603
Coverage rate
31.6%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 4
Average tier
Tier 2, Generic

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
0.9% of formularies
Step therapy required
43.6% of formularies
Quantity limits
1.7% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
91,483
Total spending
$33,190,775
Avg per beneficiary
$362.81

Tier Distribution Across Plans

54 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
46 plans
Tier 2, Generic

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering loteprednol etabonate 2 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension

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 No $0 VA
Sentara Community Complete (HMO D-SNP) SENTARA HEALTH PLANS T1 No $0 VA
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
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
HAP CareSource MI Coordinated Health (HMO D-SNP) HAP CARESOURCE T1 No $0 MI
CareAdvantage (HMO D-SNP) SAN MATEO HEALTH COMMISSION T1 Yes $0 CA
NaviCare (HMO D-SNP) FALLON COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN T1 No $0 MA
PHP (HMO C-SNP) AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION T1 No $0 CA
Elevate Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP) DENVER HEALTH MEDICAL PLAN, INC. T1 No $0 CO
AllCare Advantage Redwood Rx (HMO D-SNP) ALLCARE HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $0 OR
PrimeWest Senior Health Complete (HMO D-SNP) PRIMEWEST RURAL MN HEALTH CARE ACCESS INITIATIVE T1 No $0 MN
Prime Health Complete (HMO D-SNP) PRIMEWEST RURAL MN HEALTH CARE ACCESS INITIATIVE T1 No $0 MN
DualConnect (HMO D-SNP) SANTA CLARA COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY T1 No $0 CA
VNS Health Total (HMO D-SNP) VNS CHOICE T1 No $0 NY
Alterwood Advantage Dual Secure (HMO D-SNP) ALTERWOOD ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 No $0 MD
Nascentia Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL NEW YORK T1 No $0 NY
Abilis Health Community (HMO I-SNP) SIGNATURE ADVANTAGE, LLC T1 No $0 KY, TN
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 No $0 CA
Mass General Brigham SCO (HMO D-SNP) MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM HEALTH PLAN, INC T1 No $0 MA
Mass General Brigham One Care (HMO D-SNP) MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM HEALTH PLAN, INC T1 No $0 MA
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
Leon MediExtra (HMO) LEON HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Leon MediDual (HMO D-SNP) LEON HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Leon MediMore (HMO) LEON HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Leon MediMax (HMO D-SNP) LEON HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF FLORIDA, INC. T1 No $4.80 FL
Gold Dialysis & Kidney Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) GOLD KIDNEY OF FLORIDA INC T1 No $4.80 FL
Texas Independence Health Plan, Inc. (HMO I-SNP) TEXAS INDEPENDENCE HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $4.80 TX
Texas Independence Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) TEXAS INDEPENDENCE HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $4.80 TX
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF MICHIGAN, INC. T1 No $8.80 MI
ATRIO Special Needs Plan (HMO D-SNP) ATRIO HEALTH PLANS T1 No $10.50 OR
ATRIO Special Needs Plan (HMO D-SNP) ATRIO HEALTH PLANS T1 No $10.50 OR
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF ILLINOIS, INC. T1 No $15.20 IL
Gold Dialysis & Kidney Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) GOLD KIDNEY OF ARIZONA T1 No $17.00 AZ
WellSense Added Value (HMO) BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $21.70 NH
Alterwood Advantage Dual Value (HMO D-SNP) ALTERWOOD ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 No $31.20 MD
Valor Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) TSG GUARD, INC. T1 No $31.40 OH
WV Senior Advantage (HMO I-SNP) WEST VIRGINIA SENIOR ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 No $32.70 WV
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF COLORADO, INC. T1 No $35.20 CO
Abilis Health (HMO I-SNP) SIGNATURE ADVANTAGE, LLC T1 No $35.90 KY, TN
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. T1 No $36.20 NC
CommuniCare Advantage ISNP (HMO I-SNP) OH CHS SNP INC. T1 No $38.40 IN, MD, OH
Longevity Health Plan (PPO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMP T1 No $40.00 NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is loteprednol etabonate 2 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, loteprednol etabonate 2 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension is covered by 1,603 Medicare Part D plans (31.6% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is loteprednol etabonate 2 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension on Medicare Part D plans?

loteprednol etabonate 2 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension averages Tier 2.4 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.

Does loteprednol etabonate 2 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension require prior authorization?

0.9% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for loteprednol etabonate 2 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension. Step therapy: 43.6%. Quantity limits: 1.7%.

How much does Medicare spend on loteprednol etabonate 2 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on loteprednol etabonate 2 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension was $33,190,775, covering 91,483 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $362.81.

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