metreleptin 5 MG/ML Injectable Solution [Myalept]

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metreleptin

RxCUI: 1491634

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2.1%
Plan Coverage
106
Plans Covering
T4.6
Avg Tier
100%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for metreleptin 5 MG/ML Injectable Solution [Myalept]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, metreleptin 5 MG/ML Injectable Solution [Myalept] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 1491634, generic name metreleptin) appears on 14 distinct formulary files spanning 106 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 2.1% of enrollable Part D products, selective placement; verify formulary inclusion before enrolling. Tier placement ranges from Tier 2 to Tier 5, with a cross-plan average of Tier 4.6.

Real-world access to metreleptin 5 MG/ML Injectable Solution [Myalept] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 100% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 21.4% apply quantity limits.

Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 13 Part D beneficiaries filled metreleptin 5 MG/ML Injectable Solution [Myalept] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $17,122,465 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $1,317,112.68. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry metreleptin 5 MG/ML Injectable Solution [Myalept] today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
14
Plans covering
106
Coverage rate
2.1%
Tier range
Tier 2 – Tier 5
Average tier
Tier 5, Specialty

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
100% of formularies
Step therapy required
0% of formularies
Quantity limits
21.4% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
13
Total spending
$17,122,465
Avg per beneficiary
$1,317,112.68

Tier Distribution Across Plans

1 plans
Tier 2, Generic
39 plans
Tier 4, Non-Preferred
60 plans
Tier 5, Specialty

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering metreleptin 5 MG/ML Injectable Solution [Myalept]

100 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
CalOptima Health OneCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY T2 Yes $0 CA
Freedom VIP Care (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
Freedom VIP Savings (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
Freedom VIP Savings (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
Freedom VIP Rewards (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
Freedom VIP Rewards (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Rewards (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Savings (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Rewards (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Diamond (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Medi-Medi Partial (HMO D-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Medi-Medi Full (HMO D-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Emerald Partial (HMO D-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Emerald Full (HMO D-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Medicare Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Medicare Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
Freedom VIP Savings COPD (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
Freedom VIP Savings COPD (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Máximo (HMO-POS) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Máximo (HMO-POS) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Gold Rewards Plan (HMO) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Platinum Plan (HMO) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Gold Plan (HMO) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Gold Rewards Plan (HMO) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Gold Rewards Plan (HMO) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Rewards COPD (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Savings COPD (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Gold Plus Plan (HMO) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Rewards COPD (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T4 Yes $0 FL
Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T5 Yes $0 UT
Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T5 Yes $0 NV
Select Health Medicare Dual (HMO D-SNP) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T5 Yes $0 UT
Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T5 Yes $0 UT
Select Health Medicare + Kroger (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T5 Yes $0 NV
Select Health Medicare + Kroger (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T5 Yes $0 UT
Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T5 Yes $0 CO
Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T5 Yes $0 CO
Select Health Medicare + Kroger (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T5 Yes $0 CO
Select Health Medicare Flex (HMO) SELECTHEALTH, INC. T5 Yes $0 CO

Frequently Asked Questions

Is metreleptin 5 MG/ML Injectable Solution [Myalept] covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, metreleptin 5 MG/ML Injectable Solution [Myalept] is covered by 106 Medicare Part D plans (2.1% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is metreleptin 5 MG/ML Injectable Solution [Myalept] on Medicare Part D plans?

metreleptin 5 MG/ML Injectable Solution [Myalept] averages Tier 4.6 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 2 to Tier 5.

Does metreleptin 5 MG/ML Injectable Solution [Myalept] require prior authorization?

100% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for metreleptin 5 MG/ML Injectable Solution [Myalept]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 21.4%.

How much does Medicare spend on metreleptin 5 MG/ML Injectable Solution [Myalept]?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on metreleptin 5 MG/ML Injectable Solution [Myalept] was $17,122,465, covering 13 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $1,317,112.68.

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