nitisinone 5 MG Oral Tablet [Nityr]
nitisinone
RxCUI: 1941473
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for nitisinone 5 MG Oral Tablet [Nityr]
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, nitisinone 5 MG Oral Tablet [Nityr] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 1941473, generic name nitisinone) appears on 18 distinct formulary files spanning 143 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 2.8% of enrollable Part D products, selective placement; verify formulary inclusion before enrolling. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 6, with a cross-plan average of Tier 4.7.
Real-world access to nitisinone 5 MG Oral Tablet [Nityr] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 100% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 11.1% 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 nitisinone 5 MG Oral Tablet [Nityr] today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 18
- Plans covering
- 143
- Coverage rate
- 2.8%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 6
- Average tier
- Tier 5, Specialty
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 100% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 0% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 11.1% of formularies
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering nitisinone 5 MG Oral Tablet [Nityr]
100 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.
| Plan | Insurer | Tier | PA | Premium | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platino Blindao (HMO D-SNP) | TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | PR |
| Platino Enlace (HMO D-SNP) | TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | PR |
| PLATINO ADVANCE (HMO D-SNP) | TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | PR |
| PLATINO PLUS (HMO D-SNP) | TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | PR |
| 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is nitisinone 5 MG Oral Tablet [Nityr] covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, nitisinone 5 MG Oral Tablet [Nityr] is covered by 143 Medicare Part D plans (2.8% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is nitisinone 5 MG Oral Tablet [Nityr] on Medicare Part D plans?
nitisinone 5 MG Oral Tablet [Nityr] averages Tier 4.7 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 6.
Does nitisinone 5 MG Oral Tablet [Nityr] require prior authorization?
100% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for nitisinone 5 MG Oral Tablet [Nityr]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 11.1%.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.