lubiprostone 0.008 MG Oral Capsule
lubiprostone
RxCUI: 794639
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for lubiprostone 0.008 MG Oral Capsule
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, lubiprostone 0.008 MG Oral Capsule (RxNorm concept RXCUI 794639, generic name lubiprostone) appears on 268 distinct formulary files spanning 3,747 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 73.9% 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 2.6.
Real-world access to lubiprostone 0.008 MG Oral Capsule depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 93.7% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 86,240 Part D beneficiaries filled lubiprostone 0.008 MG Oral Capsule in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $94,010,650 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $1,090.10. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry lubiprostone 0.008 MG Oral Capsule today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 268
- Plans covering
- 3,747
- Coverage rate
- 73.9%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 4
- Average tier
- Tier 3, Preferred Brand
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 0% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 0% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 93.7% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 86,240
- Total spending
- $94,010,650
- Avg per beneficiary
- $1,090.10
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering lubiprostone 0.008 MG Oral Capsule
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 |
| Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Ventura County Medi-Cal Managed Care Commission | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Health Care Service Corporation | T1 | No | $0 | NM |
| Blue Cross MA Dual Care Plus Preferred (PPO D-SNP) | Health Care Service Corporation | T1 | No | $0 | NM |
| Horizon NJ TotalCare (HMO D-SNP) | HORIZON HEALTHCARE OF NEW JERSEY, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | NJ |
| SecureBlue (HMO D-SNP) | HMO Minnesota | T1 | No | $0 | MN |
| NaviCare (HMO D-SNP) | FALLON COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| Hamaspik Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP) | HAMASPIK, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| SeniorCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) | SOUTH COUNTRY HEALTH ALLIANCE | T1 | No | $0 | MN |
| AbilityCare (HMO D-SNP) | SOUTH COUNTRY HEALTH ALLIANCE | T1 | No | $0 | MN |
| Alameda Alliance Wellness (HMO D-SNP) | ALAMEDA ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| 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 |
| Generations Classic Rewards (HMO) | GLOBALHEALTH, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | OK |
| Generations Classic Plus (HMO) | GLOBALHEALTH, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | OK |
| Generations Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) | GLOBALHEALTH, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | OK |
| Generations Chronic Care Savings (HMO C-SNP) | GLOBALHEALTH, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | OK |
| Generations Dual Support (HMO D-SNP) | GLOBALHEALTH, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | OK |
| Generations Dual Premier (HMO D-SNP) | GLOBALHEALTH, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | OK |
| Nascentia Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL NEW YORK | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| 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 Maryland Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | MD |
| Provider Partners Missouri Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN OF MISSOURI, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | MO |
| 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 |
| Platino Blindao (HMO D-SNP) | TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | PR |
| Platino Enlace (HMO D-SNP) | TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | PR |
| PLATINO ADVANCE (HMO D-SNP) | TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | PR |
| PLATINO PLUS (HMO D-SNP) | TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | PR |
| 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lubiprostone 0.008 MG Oral Capsule covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, lubiprostone 0.008 MG Oral Capsule is covered by 3,747 Medicare Part D plans (73.9% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is lubiprostone 0.008 MG Oral Capsule on Medicare Part D plans?
lubiprostone 0.008 MG Oral Capsule averages Tier 2.6 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.
Does lubiprostone 0.008 MG Oral Capsule require prior authorization?
0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for lubiprostone 0.008 MG Oral Capsule. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 93.7%.
How much does Medicare spend on lubiprostone 0.008 MG Oral Capsule?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on lubiprostone 0.008 MG Oral Capsule was $94,010,650, covering 86,240 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $1,090.10.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.