mirtazapine 7.5 MG Oral Tablet
mirtazapine
RxCUI: 476809
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for mirtazapine 7.5 MG Oral Tablet
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, mirtazapine 7.5 MG Oral Tablet (RxNorm concept RXCUI 476809, generic name mirtazapine) appears on 330 distinct formulary files spanning 5,067 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 100% of enrollable Part D products, near-universal placement. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 6, with a cross-plan average of Tier 1.8.
Real-world access to mirtazapine 7.5 MG Oral Tablet depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 20.3% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 1,551,607 Part D beneficiaries filled mirtazapine 7.5 MG Oral Tablet in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $176,432,051 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $113.71. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry mirtazapine 7.5 MG Oral Tablet today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 330
- Plans covering
- 5,067
- Coverage rate
- 100%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 6
- Average tier
- Tier 2, Generic
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 0% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 0% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 20.3% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 1,551,607
- Total spending
- $176,432,051
- Avg per beneficiary
- $113.71
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Standalone Drug Plans (PDP) Covering mirtazapine 7.5 MG Oral Tablet
2 standalone prescription drug plans include this drug.
| Plan | Insurer | Tier | PA | ST | Premium | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC (PDP) | UNITEDHEALTHCARE INS. CO. & UHC INS. CO. OF NY | T1 | No | No | $0 | - |
| AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC (PDP) | UNITEDHEALTHCARE INS. CO. & UHC INS. CO. OF NY | T1 | No | No | $0 | - |
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering mirtazapine 7.5 MG Oral Tablet
98 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is mirtazapine 7.5 MG Oral Tablet covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, mirtazapine 7.5 MG Oral Tablet is covered by 5,067 Medicare Part D plans (100% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is mirtazapine 7.5 MG Oral Tablet on Medicare Part D plans?
mirtazapine 7.5 MG Oral Tablet averages Tier 1.8 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 6.
Does mirtazapine 7.5 MG Oral Tablet require prior authorization?
0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for mirtazapine 7.5 MG Oral Tablet. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 20.3%.
How much does Medicare spend on mirtazapine 7.5 MG Oral Tablet?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on mirtazapine 7.5 MG Oral Tablet was $176,432,051, covering 1,551,607 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $113.71.
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