meclizine hydrochloride 12.5 MG Oral Tablet

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meclizine hydrochloride

RxCUI: 995624

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97.1%
Plan Coverage
4,919
Plans Covering
T1.8
Avg Tier
20.7%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for meclizine hydrochloride 12.5 MG Oral Tablet

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, meclizine hydrochloride 12.5 MG Oral Tablet (RxNorm concept RXCUI 995624, generic name meclizine hydrochloride) appears on 323 distinct formulary files spanning 4,919 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 97.1% of enrollable Part D products, near-universal placement. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 4, with a cross-plan average of Tier 1.8.

Real-world access to meclizine hydrochloride 12.5 MG Oral Tablet depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 20.7% 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 1,294,975 Part D beneficiaries filled meclizine hydrochloride 12.5 MG Oral Tablet in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $27,941,978 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $21.58. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry meclizine hydrochloride 12.5 MG Oral Tablet today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
323
Plans covering
4,919
Coverage rate
97.1%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 4
Average tier
Tier 2, Generic

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
20.7% of formularies
Step therapy required
0% of formularies
Quantity limits
0% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
1,294,975
Total spending
$27,941,978
Avg per beneficiary
$21.58

Tier Distribution Across Plans

100 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering meclizine hydrochloride 12.5 MG Oral Tablet

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
Wellpoint Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) WELLPOINT WEST VIRGINIA , INC. T1 Yes $0 WV
Anthem Medicare Advantage 3 (HMO-POS) HealthKeepers, Inc. T1 Yes $0 VA
Anthem Medicare Advantage 3 (HMO-POS) HealthKeepers, Inc. T1 Yes $0 VA
Anthem Medicare Advantage 3 (HMO-POS) HealthKeepers, Inc. T1 Yes $0 VA
Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS) WELLPOINT TENNESSEE, INC. T1 Yes $0 TN
Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS) WELLPOINT TENNESSEE, INC. T1 Yes $0 TN
Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS) WELLPOINT TENNESSEE, INC. T1 Yes $0 TN
Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS) WELLPOINT TENNESSEE, INC. T1 Yes $0 TN
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
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
HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plan (HMO) HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. T1 Yes $0 FL

Frequently Asked Questions

Is meclizine hydrochloride 12.5 MG Oral Tablet covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, meclizine hydrochloride 12.5 MG Oral Tablet is covered by 4,919 Medicare Part D plans (97.1% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is meclizine hydrochloride 12.5 MG Oral Tablet on Medicare Part D plans?

meclizine hydrochloride 12.5 MG Oral Tablet averages Tier 1.8 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.

Does meclizine hydrochloride 12.5 MG Oral Tablet require prior authorization?

20.7% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for meclizine hydrochloride 12.5 MG Oral Tablet. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0%.

How much does Medicare spend on meclizine hydrochloride 12.5 MG Oral Tablet?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on meclizine hydrochloride 12.5 MG Oral Tablet was $27,941,978, covering 1,294,975 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $21.58.

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