nicardipine hydrochloride 30 MG Oral Capsule

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nicardipine hydrochloride

RxCUI: 858616

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60.4%
Plan Coverage
3,061
Plans Covering
T3
Avg Tier
0%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for nicardipine hydrochloride 30 MG Oral Capsule

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, nicardipine hydrochloride 30 MG Oral Capsule (RxNorm concept RXCUI 858616, generic name nicardipine hydrochloride) appears on 146 distinct formulary files spanning 3,061 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 60.4% of enrollable Part D products, mid-range placement; shopping across contracts changes access. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 4, with a cross-plan average of Tier 3.

Real-world access to nicardipine hydrochloride 30 MG Oral Capsule depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% 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 1,049 Part D beneficiaries filled nicardipine hydrochloride 30 MG Oral Capsule in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $3,633,115 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $3,463.41. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry nicardipine hydrochloride 30 MG Oral Capsule today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
146
Plans covering
3,061
Coverage rate
60.4%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 4
Average tier
Tier 3, Preferred Brand

Restrictions

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

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
1,049
Total spending
$3,633,115
Avg per beneficiary
$3,463.41

Tier Distribution Across Plans

98 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
2 plans
Tier 2, Generic

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering nicardipine hydrochloride 30 MG Oral Capsule

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
Freedom VIP Care (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom VIP Savings (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom VIP Savings (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom VIP Rewards (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom VIP Rewards (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Rewards (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Savings (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Rewards (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Diamond (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Medi-Medi Partial (HMO D-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Medi-Medi Full (HMO D-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Emerald Partial (HMO D-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Emerald Full (HMO D-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Medicare Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Medicare Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom VIP Savings COPD (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom VIP Savings COPD (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Máximo (HMO-POS) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Máximo (HMO-POS) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Gold Rewards Plan (HMO) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Platinum Plan (HMO) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Gold Plan (HMO) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Gold Rewards Plan (HMO) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Gold Rewards Plan (HMO) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Rewards COPD (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Savings COPD (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Gold Plus Plan (HMO) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Rewards COPD (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Florida Complete Care-Duals VIP (HMO-POS D-SNP) HPMP OF FLORIDA, INC. T1 No $0 FL
ElderServe MAP (HMO D-SNP) ELDERSERVE HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 NY
Cooperative Advantage (HMO D-SNP) GROUP HEALTH COOPERATIVE OF EAU CLAIRE T1 No $0 WI
Longevity Health Plan (PPO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMP T1 No $0 NJ
Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) MERCY CARE T1 No $0 AZ
Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) MERCY CARE T1 No $0 AZ
Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) MERCY CARE T1 No $0 AZ
Elderplan Plus Long-Term Care (HMO-POS D-SNP) ELDERPLAN, INC. T1 No $0 NY
Health Choice Pathway (HMO D-SNP) HEALTH CHOICE ARIZONA, INC. T1 No $0 AZ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is nicardipine hydrochloride 30 MG Oral Capsule covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, nicardipine hydrochloride 30 MG Oral Capsule is covered by 3,061 Medicare Part D plans (60.4% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is nicardipine hydrochloride 30 MG Oral Capsule on Medicare Part D plans?

nicardipine hydrochloride 30 MG Oral Capsule averages Tier 3 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.

Does nicardipine hydrochloride 30 MG Oral Capsule require prior authorization?

0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for nicardipine hydrochloride 30 MG Oral Capsule. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0%.

How much does Medicare spend on nicardipine hydrochloride 30 MG Oral Capsule?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on nicardipine hydrochloride 30 MG Oral Capsule was $3,633,115, covering 1,049 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $3,463.41.

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