Medicare Part D coverage · methylprednisolone · RxCUI 207136
methylprednisolone 2 MG Oral Tablet [Medrol]
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, methylprednisolone 2 MG Oral Tablet [Medrol] is covered by 366 Medicare Part D plans (7.2% of enrollable products), averaging Tier 3, with prior authorization required on 41.7% of covering formularies.
- 7.2%
- Plan coverage
- 366
- Plans covering
- T3
- Avg tier
- 41.7%
- Prior auth required
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for methylprednisolone 2 MG Oral Tablet [Medrol]
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, methylprednisolone 2 MG Oral Tablet [Medrol] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 207136, generic name methylprednisolone) appears on 12 distinct formulary files spanning 366 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 7.2% 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 3.
Real-world access to methylprednisolone 2 MG Oral Tablet [Medrol] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 41.7% 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 4,135,771 Part D beneficiaries filled methylprednisolone 2 MG Oral Tablet [Medrol] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $53,086,287 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $12.84. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry methylprednisolone 2 MG Oral Tablet [Medrol] today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 12
- Plans covering
- 366
- Coverage rate
- 7.2%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 4
- Average tier
- Tier 3, Preferred Brand
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 41.7% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 0% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 0% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 4,135,771
- Total spending
- $53,086,287
- Avg per beneficiary
- $12.84
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering methylprednisolone 2 MG Oral Tablet [Medrol]
100 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.
| Plan | Insurer | Tier | PA | Premium | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | Bravo Health Pennsylvania, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | AZ |
| HealthSpring Alliance (HMO) | Bravo Health Pennsylvania, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | AZ |
| HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) | Bravo Health Pennsylvania, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | AZ |
| HealthSpring Preferred Full Savings (HMO) | Bravo Health Pennsylvania, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | AZ |
| HealthSpring Preferred GA (HMO) | Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | GA |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | GA |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | GA |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | GA |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | GA |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | GA |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | GA |
| HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) | Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | GA |
| HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) | Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | GA |
| HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) | Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | GA |
| HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) | Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | GA |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | MO |
| HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) | Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | MO |
| HealthSpring Premier (HMO-POS) | Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | UT |
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| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | Healthspring Healthcare OF Colorado, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | NM |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | Healthspring Healthcare OF Colorado, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | OH |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | Healthspring Healthcare OF Colorado, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | KY, OH |
| HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) | Healthspring Healthcare OF Colorado, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | OH |
| HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) | Healthspring Healthcare OF Colorado, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | KY, OH |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | Healthspring Healthcare OF Colorado, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | CO |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | Bravo Health Mid-atlantic, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | DC, DE |
| HealthSpring Preferred PA (HMO) | Bravo Health Pennsylvania, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | PA |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | Bravo Health Pennsylvania, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | PA |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | Bravo Health Pennsylvania, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | PA |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | Bravo Health Pennsylvania, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | PA |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | Bravo Health Pennsylvania, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | PA |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | Bravo Health Pennsylvania, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | PA |
| HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) | Bravo Health Pennsylvania, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | PA |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | Bravo Health Pennsylvania, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | NJ |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | MS |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | WA |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | OR, WA |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | TX |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | GA |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | TN |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | AR |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | MS, TN |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | AR |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | AR |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | TX |
| HealthSpring Alliance (HMO) | Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | TX |
| HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) | Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | GA, TN |
| HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) | Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | OK |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. | T3 | Yes | $0 | TX |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is methylprednisolone 2 MG Oral Tablet [Medrol] covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, methylprednisolone 2 MG Oral Tablet [Medrol] is covered by 366 Medicare Part D plans (7.2% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is methylprednisolone 2 MG Oral Tablet [Medrol] on Medicare Part D plans?
methylprednisolone 2 MG Oral Tablet [Medrol] averages Tier 3 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.
Does methylprednisolone 2 MG Oral Tablet [Medrol] require prior authorization?
41.7% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for methylprednisolone 2 MG Oral Tablet [Medrol]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0%.
How much does Medicare spend on methylprednisolone 2 MG Oral Tablet [Medrol]?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on methylprednisolone 2 MG Oral Tablet [Medrol] was $53,086,287, covering 4,135,771 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $12.84.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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