nitroglycerin 0.02 MG/MG Topical Ointment [Nitro-Bid]

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nitroglycerin

RxCUI: 207273

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71.1%
Plan Coverage
3,605
Plans Covering
T2.8
Avg Tier
0%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for nitroglycerin 0.02 MG/MG Topical Ointment [Nitro-Bid]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, nitroglycerin 0.02 MG/MG Topical Ointment [Nitro-Bid] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 207273, generic name nitroglycerin) appears on 245 distinct formulary files spanning 3,605 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 71.1% of enrollable Part D products, mid-range placement; shopping across contracts changes access. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 6, with a cross-plan average of Tier 2.8.

Real-world access to nitroglycerin 0.02 MG/MG Topical Ointment [Nitro-Bid] 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 1,348,161 Part D beneficiaries filled nitroglycerin 0.02 MG/MG Topical Ointment [Nitro-Bid] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $46,051,994 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $34.16. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry nitroglycerin 0.02 MG/MG Topical Ointment [Nitro-Bid] today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
245
Plans covering
3,605
Coverage rate
71.1%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 6
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
1,348,161
Total spending
$46,051,994
Avg per beneficiary
$34.16

Tier Distribution Across Plans

100 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering nitroglycerin 0.02 MG/MG Topical Ointment [Nitro-Bid]

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
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
Healthfirst CompleteCare (HMO D-SNP) HEALTHFIRST HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $0 NY
IMCare Classic (HMO D-SNP) ITASCA MEDICAL CARE T1 No $0 MN
Johns Hopkins Advantage MD D-SNP (HMO D-SNP) HOPKINS HEALTH ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 No $0 MD
MetroPlus UltraCare (HMO D-SNP) METROPLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $0 NY
Upper Peninsula Health Plan MI Coordinated Health (HMO D-SNP) UPPER PENINSULA HEALTH PLAN, LLC T1 No $0 MI
CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) CARESOURCE GEORGIA CO. T1 No $0 GA
Senior Whole Health SCO (HMO D-SNP) SENIOR WHOLE HEALTH, LLC T1 No $0 MA
Senior Whole Health SCO NHC (HMO D-SNP) SENIOR WHOLE HEALTH, LLC T1 No $0 MA
Molina One Care (HMO D-SNP) SENIOR WHOLE HEALTH, LLC T1 No $0 MA
HAP CareSource MI Coordinated Health (HMO D-SNP) HAP CARESOURCE T1 No $0 MI
PruittHealth Premier D-SNP (HMO D-SNP) PRUITTHEALTH PREMIER, INC. T1 No $0 GA
Simpra Advantage Dual Care (PPO D-SNP) SIMPRA ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 No $0 AL
Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) Ventura County Medi-Cal Managed Care Commission T1 No $0 CA
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) Health Care Service Corporation T1 No $0 NM
Blue Cross MA Dual Care Plus Preferred (PPO D-SNP) Health Care Service Corporation T1 No $0 NM
Horizon NJ TotalCare (HMO D-SNP) HORIZON HEALTHCARE OF NEW JERSEY, INC. T1 No $0 NJ
SecureBlue (HMO D-SNP) HMO Minnesota T1 No $0 MN
NaviCare (HMO D-SNP) FALLON COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN T1 No $0 MA
Hamaspik Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP) HAMASPIK, INC. T1 No $0 NY
SeniorCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) SOUTH COUNTRY HEALTH ALLIANCE T1 No $0 MN
AbilityCare (HMO D-SNP) SOUTH COUNTRY HEALTH ALLIANCE T1 No $0 MN
Alameda Alliance Wellness (HMO D-SNP) ALAMEDA ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH T1 No $0 CA
CCA One Care (HMO D-SNP) COMMONWEALTH CARE ALLIANCE, INC. T1 No $0 MA
CCA Senior Care Options (HMO D-SNP) COMMONWEALTH CARE ALLIANCE, INC. T1 No $0 MA
Abilis Health Community (HMO I-SNP) SIGNATURE ADVANTAGE, LLC T1 No $0 KY, TN
Arkansas Integrated Providers (AIP) Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) ARKANSAS SUPERIOR SELECT, INC. T1 No $0 AR
Community Care's Partnership Program (HMO D-SNP) COMMUNITY CARE HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $0 WI
CalOptima Health OneCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY T1 No $0 CA
Mass General Brigham SCO (HMO D-SNP) MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM HEALTH PLAN, INC T1 No $0 MA
Mass General Brigham One Care (HMO D-SNP) MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM HEALTH PLAN, INC T1 No $0 MA
Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Diamond (HMO D-SNP) GATEWAY HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $0 PA
Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Diamond (HMO D-SNP) GATEWAY HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $0 PA
Highmark Health Options Duals (HMO D-SNP) HIGHMARK HEALTH OPTIONS WEST VIRGINIA INC. T1 No $0 WV
Highmark Health Options Duals (HMO D-SNP) HIGHMARK BCBSD, INC. T1 No $0 DE
Florida Complete Care (HMO I-SNP) HPMP OF FLORIDA, INC. T1 No $4.80 FL
Florida Complete Care- In The Community (HMO-POS I-SNP) HPMP OF FLORIDA, INC. T1 No $4.80 FL
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF FLORIDA, INC. T1 No $4.80 FL
Senior Care (HMO I-SNP) ALIGN SENIOR CARE FLORIDA, INC. T1 No $4.80 FL
ProCare Advantage (HMO-POS I-SNP) PROCARE ADVANTAGE, LLC T1 No $4.80 TX

Frequently Asked Questions

Is nitroglycerin 0.02 MG/MG Topical Ointment [Nitro-Bid] covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, nitroglycerin 0.02 MG/MG Topical Ointment [Nitro-Bid] is covered by 3,605 Medicare Part D plans (71.1% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is nitroglycerin 0.02 MG/MG Topical Ointment [Nitro-Bid] on Medicare Part D plans?

nitroglycerin 0.02 MG/MG Topical Ointment [Nitro-Bid] averages Tier 2.8 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 6.

Does nitroglycerin 0.02 MG/MG Topical Ointment [Nitro-Bid] require prior authorization?

0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for nitroglycerin 0.02 MG/MG Topical Ointment [Nitro-Bid]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0%.

How much does Medicare spend on nitroglycerin 0.02 MG/MG Topical Ointment [Nitro-Bid]?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on nitroglycerin 0.02 MG/MG Topical Ointment [Nitro-Bid] was $46,051,994, covering 1,348,161 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $34.16.

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