loteprednol etabonate 5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension

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loteprednol etabonate

RxCUI: 311382

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47.1%
Plan Coverage
2,389
Plans Covering
T2.5
Avg Tier
0%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for loteprednol etabonate 5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, loteprednol etabonate 5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension (RxNorm concept RXCUI 311382, generic name loteprednol etabonate) appears on 164 distinct formulary files spanning 2,389 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 47.1% 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 loteprednol etabonate 5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0.6% require step therapy. 32.3% apply quantity limits.

Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 91,483 Part D beneficiaries filled loteprednol etabonate 5 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 5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
164
Plans covering
2,389
Coverage rate
47.1%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 4
Average tier
Tier 2, Generic

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
0% of formularies
Step therapy required
0.6% of formularies
Quantity limits
32.3% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

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

Tier Distribution Across Plans

96 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
4 plans
Tier 2, Generic

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering loteprednol etabonate 5 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
PruittHealth Premier D-SNP (HMO D-SNP) PRUITTHEALTH PREMIER, INC. T1 No $0 GA
Simpra Advantage Dual Care (PPO D-SNP) SIMPRA ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 No $0 AL
CareAdvantage (HMO D-SNP) SAN MATEO HEALTH COMMISSION T1 No $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
Arkansas Integrated Providers (AIP) Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) ARKANSAS SUPERIOR SELECT, INC. T1 No $0 AR
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
Senior Care (HMO I-SNP) ALIGN SENIOR CARE FLORIDA, INC. T1 No $4.80 FL
ProCare Advantage (HMO-POS I-SNP) PROCARE ADVANTAGE, LLC T1 No $4.80 TX
ProCare Advantage - Kidney Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) PROCARE ADVANTAGE, LLC T1 No $4.80 TX
American Health Advantage of Florida (HMO I-SNP) AMERICAN HEALTH PLAN OF FL, INC. T1 No $4.80 FL
SECUR Advantage (HMO I-SNP) SECUR INC T1 No $4.80 FL
SECUR Enhanced (HMO I-SNP) SECUR 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
Senior Care (HMO I-SNP) ALIGN SENIOR CARE MI, LLC T1 No $8.80 MI
Tribute Select (HMO-POS I-SNP) ARKANSAS SUPERIOR SELECT, INC. T1 No $8.90 AR
AgeRight Advantage Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) MARQUIS ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 No $10.50 OR, WA
ATRIO Special Needs Plan (HMO D-SNP) ATRIO HEALTH PLANS T1 No $10.50 OR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is loteprednol etabonate 5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, loteprednol etabonate 5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension is covered by 2,389 Medicare Part D plans (47.1% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is loteprednol etabonate 5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension on Medicare Part D plans?

loteprednol etabonate 5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension averages Tier 2.5 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.

Does loteprednol etabonate 5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension require prior authorization?

0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for loteprednol etabonate 5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension. Step therapy: 0.6%. Quantity limits: 32.3%.

How much does Medicare spend on loteprednol etabonate 5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on loteprednol etabonate 5 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