penicillamine 250 MG Oral Capsule

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penicillamine

RxCUI: 198070

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.
8.5%
Plan Coverage
429
Plans Covering
T4.3
Avg Tier
17.9%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for penicillamine 250 MG Oral Capsule

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, penicillamine 250 MG Oral Capsule (RxNorm concept RXCUI 198070, generic name penicillamine) appears on 28 distinct formulary files spanning 429 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 8.5% of enrollable Part D products, selective placement; verify formulary inclusion before enrolling. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 5, with a cross-plan average of Tier 4.3.

Real-world access to penicillamine 250 MG Oral Capsule depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 17.9% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 10.7% require step therapy. 0% apply quantity limits.

Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 162 Part D beneficiaries filled penicillamine 250 MG Oral Capsule in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $10,124,031 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $62,494.02. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry penicillamine 250 MG Oral Capsule today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
28
Plans covering
429
Coverage rate
8.5%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 5
Average tier
Tier 4, Non-Preferred

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
17.9% of formularies
Step therapy required
10.7% of formularies
Quantity limits
0% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
162
Total spending
$10,124,031
Avg per beneficiary
$62,494.02

Tier Distribution Across Plans

3 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
12 plans
Tier 2, Generic
12 plans
Tier 3, Preferred Brand
73 plans
Tier 5, Specialty

Standalone Drug Plans (PDP) Covering penicillamine 250 MG Oral Capsule

9 standalone prescription drug plans include this drug.

Plan Insurer Tier PA ST Premium States
HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) MEDCO CONTAINMENT LIFE AND MEDCO CONTAINMENT NY T5 No No $0 -
HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) MEDCO CONTAINMENT LIFE AND MEDCO CONTAINMENT NY T5 No No $0 -
HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) MEDCO CONTAINMENT LIFE AND MEDCO CONTAINMENT NY T5 No No $0 -
HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) MEDCO CONTAINMENT LIFE AND MEDCO CONTAINMENT NY T5 No No $0 -
HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) MEDCO CONTAINMENT LIFE AND MEDCO CONTAINMENT NY T5 No No $0 -
HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) MEDCO CONTAINMENT LIFE AND MEDCO CONTAINMENT NY T5 No No $0 -
HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) MEDCO CONTAINMENT LIFE AND MEDCO CONTAINMENT NY T5 No No $0 -
HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) MEDCO CONTAINMENT LIFE AND MEDCO CONTAINMENT NY T5 No No $0 -
HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) MEDCO CONTAINMENT LIFE AND MEDCO CONTAINMENT NY T5 No No $0 -

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering penicillamine 250 MG Oral Capsule

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

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
Community Care's Partnership Program (HMO D-SNP) COMMUNITY CARE HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $0 WI
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
HAP Medicare Explore (PPO) ALLIANCE HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY T2 No $0 MI
HAP Medicare Prime (PPO) ALLIANCE HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY T2 No $0 MI
HAP Medicare Connect (HMO) HEALTH ALLIANCE PLAN OF MICHIGAN T2 No $0 MI
HAP Medicare Complete Duals (HMO D-SNP) HEALTH ALLIANCE PLAN OF MICHIGAN T2 No $0 MI
HAP Medicare Superior (HMO) HEALTH ALLIANCE PLAN OF MICHIGAN T2 No $0 MI
Henry Ford Select (HMO) HEALTH ALLIANCE PLAN OF MICHIGAN T2 No $0 MI
HAP Member Assist (PPO) ALLIANCE HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY T2 No $8.80 MI
HAP Medicare Complete Assist (PPO D-SNP) ALLIANCE HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY T2 No $8.80 MI
HAP Medicare Diabetes and Heart (HMO C-SNP) HEALTH ALLIANCE PLAN OF MICHIGAN T2 No $8.80 MI
HAP Senior Plus Henry Ford Tiered Access (HMO) HEALTH ALLIANCE PLAN OF MICHIGAN T2 No $11.30 MI
HAP Senior Plus (HMO-POS) HEALTH ALLIANCE PLAN OF MICHIGAN T2 No $13.50 MI
HAP Senior Plus (PPO) ALLIANCE HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY T2 No $42.60 MI
Network Health Select (PPO) NETWORK HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION T3 No $0 WI
Network Health Go (PPO) NETWORK HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION T3 No $0 WI
Network Health Anywhere (PPO) NETWORK HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION T3 No $0 WI
Network Health Choice (PPO) NETWORK HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION T3 No $0 WI
Network Health Zero (PPO) NETWORK HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION T3 No $0 WI
Presbyterian Senior Care Plan 2 with Rx (HMO) PRESBYTERIAN HEALTH PLAN T3 No $0 NM
Presbyterian Dual Plus (HMO D-SNP) PRESBYTERIAN HEALTH PLAN T3 No $0 NM
Presbyterian Senior Care Extra Health Plan with Rx (HMO) PRESBYTERIAN HEALTH PLAN T3 No $0 NM
Network Health Cares (PPO D-SNP) NETWORK HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION T3 No $21.10 WI
Network Health PlusRx (PPO) NETWORK HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION T3 No $38.60 WI
Presbyterian Senior Care Plan 3 with Rx (HMO) PRESBYTERIAN HEALTH PLAN T3 No $65.80 NM
Network Health PremierRx (PPO) NETWORK HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION T3 No $92.80 WI
Medicare BlueEssential (PPO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T5 No $0 NY
Medicare BlueActive (PPO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T5 No $0 NY
Medicare BlueVital (PPO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T5 No $0 NY
Univera SeniorChoice Basic (HMO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T5 No $0 NY
Univera SeniorChoice Extra (HMO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T5 No $0 NY
Medicare Blue Choice Core (HMO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T5 No $0 NY
Univera Medicare Dual (HMO D-SNP) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN COMMUNITY CARE LLC T5 No $0 NY
Medicare Blue Dual (HMO D-SNP) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN COMMUNITY CARE LLC T5 No $0 NY
Providence Medicare Extra Part B Only + Rx (HMO) PROVIDENCE HEALTH ASSURANCE T5 No $0 OR
Providence Medicare Prime + Rx (HMO) PROVIDENCE HEALTH ASSURANCE T5 No $0 OR
Providence Medicare Dual Plus (HMO D-SNP) PROVIDENCE HEALTH ASSURANCE T5 No $0 OR
Providence Medicare Timber + Rx (HMO) PROVIDENCE HEALTH ASSURANCE T5 No $0 OR, WA
Providence Medicare Pine + Rx (HMO) PROVIDENCE HEALTH ASSURANCE T5 No $0 WA
Providence Medicare Extra + Rx (HMO) PROVIDENCE HEALTH ASSURANCE T5 No $0 OR, WA
Providence Medicare Sycamore + Rx (HMO) PROVIDENCE HEALTH ASSURANCE T5 No $0 CA
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) BRAVO HEALTH PENNSYLVANIA, INC. T5 No $0 AZ
HealthSpring Alliance (HMO) BRAVO HEALTH PENNSYLVANIA, INC. T5 No $0 AZ
HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) BRAVO HEALTH PENNSYLVANIA, INC. T5 No $0 AZ
HealthSpring Preferred Full Savings (HMO) BRAVO HEALTH PENNSYLVANIA, INC. T5 No $0 AZ
HealthSpring Preferred GA (HMO) HEALTHSPRING LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. T5 No $0 GA
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) HEALTHSPRING LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. T5 No $0 GA
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) HEALTHSPRING LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. T5 No $0 GA
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) HEALTHSPRING LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. T5 No $0 GA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is penicillamine 250 MG Oral Capsule covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, penicillamine 250 MG Oral Capsule is covered by 429 Medicare Part D plans (8.5% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is penicillamine 250 MG Oral Capsule on Medicare Part D plans?

penicillamine 250 MG Oral Capsule averages Tier 4.3 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 5.

Does penicillamine 250 MG Oral Capsule require prior authorization?

17.9% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for penicillamine 250 MG Oral Capsule. Step therapy: 10.7%. Quantity limits: 0%.

How much does Medicare spend on penicillamine 250 MG Oral Capsule?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on penicillamine 250 MG Oral Capsule was $10,124,031, covering 162 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $62,494.02.

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