Medicare Part D coverage · methyldopa · RxCUI 197956
methyldopa 250 MG Oral Tablet
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, methyldopa 250 MG Oral Tablet is covered by 1,261 Medicare Part D plans (25% of enrollable products), averaging Tier 2.8, with prior authorization required on 11.1% of covering formularies.
- 25%
- Plan coverage
- 1,261
- Plans covering
- T2.8
- Avg tier
- 11.1%
- Prior auth required
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for methyldopa 250 MG Oral Tablet
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, methyldopa 250 MG Oral Tablet (RxNorm concept RXCUI 197956, generic name methyldopa) appears on 45 distinct formulary files spanning 1,261 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 25% of enrollable Part D products, selective placement; verify formulary inclusion before enrolling. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 6, with a cross-plan average of Tier 2.8.
Real-world access to methyldopa 250 MG Oral Tablet depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 11.1% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 0% apply quantity limits.
Medicare Part D spending dashboard figures are not published for this drug. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry methyldopa 250 MG Oral Tablet today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 45
- Plans covering
- 1,261
- Coverage rate
- 25%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 6
- Average tier
- Tier 3, Preferred Brand
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 11.1% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 0% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 0% of formularies
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering methyldopa 250 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 |
| HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plan (HMO) | Healthsun Health Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun MediMax (HMO) | Healthsun Health Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plan (HMO) | Healthsun Health Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plan (HMO) | Healthsun Health Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun MediSun Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Healthsun Health Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plus (HMO) | Healthsun Health Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plus (HMO) | Healthsun Health Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun MediSun Extra (HMO D-SNP) | Healthsun Health Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plus (HMO) | Healthsun Health Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun VitalCare (HMO C-SNP) | Healthsun Health Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun VitalCare (HMO C-SNP) | Healthsun Health Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun MediSun Full Dual Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Healthsun Health Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun MediSun Full Dual Extra (HMO D-SNP) | Healthsun Health Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Simply Complete (HMO D-SNP) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Simply More (HMO) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Simply Complete (HMO D-SNP) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Simply Level (HMO C-SNP) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Simply Level (HMO C-SNP) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
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| Simply More (HMO) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Simply Level (HMO C-SNP) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Simply More (HMO) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Simply Level (HMO C-SNP) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Simply Complete (HMO D-SNP) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Simply More (HMO) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Simply More (HMO) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Simply Level (HMO C-SNP) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Simply Complete (HMO D-SNP) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Simply More (HMO) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Simply Extra (HMO) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Simply Extra Platinum (HMO) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Simply More Platinum (HMO) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Simply Complete Platinum (HMO D-SNP) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Simply Level Platinum (HMO C-SNP) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Simply Extra Platinum (HMO) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Simply Level Platinum (HMO C-SNP) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Simply Extra Platinum (HMO) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Simply Level Platinum (HMO C-SNP) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Simply Extra Platinum (HMO) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Simply More Platinum (HMO) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Simply Complete Platinum (HMO D-SNP) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Simply Level Platinum (HMO C-SNP) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Simply Integrated (HMO D-SNP) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Simply Integrated (HMO D-SNP) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Simply Integrated (HMO D-SNP) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Simply Integrated (HMO D-SNP) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Simply Integrated (HMO D-SNP) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Simply Integrated (HMO D-SNP) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Simply Integrated (HMO D-SNP) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
Showing top 50 of 100 plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is methyldopa 250 MG Oral Tablet covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, methyldopa 250 MG Oral Tablet is covered by 1,261 Medicare Part D plans (25% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is methyldopa 250 MG Oral Tablet on Medicare Part D plans?
methyldopa 250 MG Oral Tablet averages Tier 2.8 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 6.
Does methyldopa 250 MG Oral Tablet require prior authorization?
11.1% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for methyldopa 250 MG Oral Tablet. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0%.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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