Microencapsulated potassium chloride 20 MEQ Extended Release Oral Tablet

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Microencapsulated potassium chloride

RxCUI: 1801294

Important: Drug coverage and costs vary by plan and location. Verify coverage directly with your Medicare plan before filling a prescription. This is informational data only and should not replace advice from your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
99.8%
Plan Coverage
5,055
Plans Covering
T1.6
Avg Tier
0%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for Microencapsulated potassium chloride 20 MEQ Extended Release Oral Tablet

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, Microencapsulated potassium chloride 20 MEQ Extended Release Oral Tablet (RxNorm concept RXCUI 1801294, generic name Microencapsulated potassium chloride) appears on 327 distinct formulary files spanning 5,055 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 99.8% of enrollable Part D products, near-universal placement. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 4, with a cross-plan average of Tier 1.6.

Real-world access to Microencapsulated potassium chloride 20 MEQ Extended Release Oral Tablet depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% 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 Microencapsulated potassium chloride 20 MEQ Extended Release Oral Tablet today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
327
Plans covering
5,055
Coverage rate
99.8%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 4
Average tier
Tier 2, Generic

Restrictions

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

Tier Distribution Across Plans

100 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering Microencapsulated potassium chloride 20 MEQ Extended Release Oral Tablet

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

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
UHC Dual Complete IA-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) UNITEDHEALTHCARE OF WISCONSIN, INC. T1 No $0 IA
UHC Dual Complete MO-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) UNITEDHEALTHCARE OF WISCONSIN, INC. T1 No $0 MO
UHC Dual Complete NE-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) UNITEDHEALTHCARE OF WISCONSIN, INC. T1 No $0 NE
UHC Dual Complete KS-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) UNITEDHEALTHCARE OF WISCONSIN, INC. T1 No $0 KS
UHC Dual Complete MO-S3 (HMO-POS D-SNP) UNITEDHEALTHCARE OF WISCONSIN, INC. T1 No $0 MO
UHC Dual Complete KS-Q1 (HMO-POS D-SNP) UNITEDHEALTHCARE OF WISCONSIN, INC. T1 No $0 KS
UHC Dual Complete TN-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) UNITEDHEALTHCARE PLAN OF THE RIVER VALLEY, INC. T1 No $0 TN
UHC Dual Complete TN-Y001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) UNITEDHEALTHCARE PLAN OF THE RIVER VALLEY, INC. T1 No $0 TN
UHC Dual Complete TN-Y2 (HMO-POS D-SNP) UNITEDHEALTHCARE PLAN OF THE RIVER VALLEY, INC. T1 No $0 TN
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MI-0001 (PPO) UNITEDHEALTHCARE INSURANCE COMPANY T1 No $0 MI
UHC Dual Complete NM-Y1 (PPO D-SNP) UNITEDHEALTHCARE INSURANCE COMPANY T1 No $0 NM
UHC Dual Complete NM-S1 (PPO D-SNP) UNITEDHEALTHCARE INSURANCE COMPANY T1 No $0 NM
UHC Dual Complete NM-V1 (PPO D-SNP) UNITEDHEALTHCARE INSURANCE COMPANY T1 No $0 NM
UHC Dual Complete AZ-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) ARIZONA PHYSICIANS IPA, INC. T1 No $0 AZ
UHC Dual Complete AZ-Y001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) ARIZONA PHYSICIANS IPA, INC. T1 No $0 AZ
UHC Dual Complete VA-Y4 (PPO D-SNP) CARE IMPROVEMENT PLUS SOUTH CENTRAL INSURANCE CO. T1 No $0 VA
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AL-0001 (HMO-POS) UNITEDHEALTHCARE OF THE MIDLANDS, INC. T1 No $0 AL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-0002 (HMO-POS) UHC OF CALIFORNIA T1 No $0 CA
UHC Sharp Medicare Advantage CA-001P (HMO-POS) UHC OF CALIFORNIA T1 No $0 CA
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-003P (HMO-POS) UHC OF CALIFORNIA T1 No $0 CA
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-0012 (HMO-POS) UHC OF CALIFORNIA T1 No $0 CA
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-004P (HMO-POS) UHC OF CALIFORNIA T1 No $0 CA
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-005P (HMO-POS) UHC OF CALIFORNIA T1 No $0 CA
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-006P (HMO-POS) UHC OF CALIFORNIA T1 No $0 CA
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-10 (HMO-POS) UHC OF CALIFORNIA T1 No $0 CA
UHC Sharp Medicare Advantage ValueRx CA-12P (HMO-POS) UHC OF CALIFORNIA T1 No $0 CA
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-021P (HMO-POS) UHC OF CALIFORNIA T1 No $0 CA
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-022P (HMO-POS) UHC OF CALIFORNIA T1 No $0 CA
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-023P (HMO-POS) UHC OF CALIFORNIA T1 No $0 CA
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-026P (HMO-POS) UHC OF CALIFORNIA T1 No $0 CA
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC CA-19 (HMO-POS) UHC OF CALIFORNIA T1 No $0 CA
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC CA-20 (HMO-POS) UHC OF CALIFORNIA T1 No $0 CA
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC CA-21 (HMO-POS) UHC OF CALIFORNIA T1 No $0 CA
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC CO-2 (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. T1 No $0 CO
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC AZ-1 (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. T1 No $0 AZ
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC AZ-2 (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. T1 No $0 AZ
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AZ-002P (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. T1 No $0 AZ
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NV-0001 (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. T1 No $0 NV
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NV-0002 (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. T1 No $0 NV
UHC Medicare Advantage NV-001P (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. T1 No $0 NV
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC CO-4 (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. T1 No $0 CO
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials ValueRx NV-5 (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. T1 No $0 NV
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NV-0006 (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. T1 No $0 NV
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC AZ-4 (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. T1 No $0 AZ
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC AZ-5 (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. T1 No $0 AZ
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC CO-5 (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. T1 No $0 CO
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-21 (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. T1 No $0 TX
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-22 (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. T1 No $0 TX
UHC Dual Complete TX-D004 (HMO-POS D-SNP) UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. T1 No $0 TX
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-23 (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. T1 No $0 TX

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Microencapsulated potassium chloride 20 MEQ Extended Release Oral Tablet covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, Microencapsulated potassium chloride 20 MEQ Extended Release Oral Tablet is covered by 5,055 Medicare Part D plans (99.8% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is Microencapsulated potassium chloride 20 MEQ Extended Release Oral Tablet on Medicare Part D plans?

Microencapsulated potassium chloride 20 MEQ Extended Release Oral Tablet averages Tier 1.6 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.

Does Microencapsulated potassium chloride 20 MEQ Extended Release Oral Tablet require prior authorization?

0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for Microencapsulated potassium chloride 20 MEQ Extended Release Oral Tablet. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0%.

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