pentosan polysulfate 100 MG Oral Capsule [Elmiron]
pentosan polysulfate
RxCUI: 211140
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for pentosan polysulfate 100 MG Oral Capsule [Elmiron]
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, pentosan polysulfate 100 MG Oral Capsule [Elmiron] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 211140, generic name pentosan polysulfate) appears on 148 distinct formulary files spanning 2,434 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 48% 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 3.5.
Real-world access to pentosan polysulfate 100 MG Oral Capsule [Elmiron] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 2.7% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 14.9% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 593,832 Part D beneficiaries filled pentosan polysulfate 100 MG Oral Capsule [Elmiron] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $127,016,041 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $213.89. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry pentosan polysulfate 100 MG Oral Capsule [Elmiron] today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 148
- Plans covering
- 2,434
- Coverage rate
- 48%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 5
- Average tier
- Tier 3, Preferred Brand
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 2.7% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 0% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 14.9% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 593,832
- Total spending
- $127,016,041
- Avg per beneficiary
- $213.89
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering pentosan polysulfate 100 MG Oral Capsule [Elmiron]
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| HAP CareSource MI Coordinated Health (HMO D-SNP) | HAP CARESOURCE | T1 | No | $0 | MI |
| NaviCare (HMO D-SNP) | FALLON COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| 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 |
| Provider Partners Pennsylvania Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC | T1 | No | $0 | PA |
| Provider Partners North Carolina Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN OF NORTH CAROLINA | T1 | No | $0 | NC |
| Provider Partners Indiana Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN OF INDIANA | T1 | No | $0 | IN |
| Provider Partners Maryland Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | MD |
| Provider Partners Missouri Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN OF MISSOURI, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | MO |
| 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 |
| Platino Blindao (HMO D-SNP) | TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | PR |
| Platino Enlace (HMO D-SNP) | TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | PR |
| PLATINO ADVANCE (HMO D-SNP) | TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | PR |
| PLATINO PLUS (HMO D-SNP) | TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | PR |
| 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 |
| Tufts Health One Care (HMO D-SNP) | TUFTS HEALTH PUBLIC PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| Tufts Health One Care CW (HMO D-SNP) | TUFTS HEALTH PUBLIC PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| Tufts Health Plan Senior Care Options (HMO D-SNP) | TUFTS ASSOCIATED HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| Tufts Health Plan Senior Care Options CW (HMO D-SNP) | TUFTS ASSOCIATED HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) | LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF FLORIDA, INC. | T1 | No | $4.80 | FL |
| Gold Dialysis & Kidney Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) | GOLD KIDNEY OF FLORIDA INC | T1 | No | $4.80 | FL |
| Provider Partners Texas Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP) | PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN OF TEXAS, INC. | T1 | No | $4.80 | TX |
| Texas Independence Health Plan, Inc. (HMO I-SNP) | TEXAS INDEPENDENCE HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $4.80 | TX |
| Texas Independence Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | TEXAS INDEPENDENCE HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $4.80 | TX |
| Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) | LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF MICHIGAN, INC. | T1 | No | $8.80 | MI |
| Tribute Select (HMO-POS I-SNP) | ARKANSAS SUPERIOR SELECT, INC. | T1 | No | $8.90 | AR |
| Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Ruby (HMO D-SNP) | GATEWAY HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $13.10 | PA |
| Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) | LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF ILLINOIS, INC. | T1 | No | $15.20 | IL |
| Provider Partners Illinois Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP) | PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN OF ILLINOIS | T1 | No | $15.20 | IL |
| Gold Dialysis & Kidney Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) | GOLD KIDNEY OF ARIZONA | T1 | No | $17.00 | AZ |
| Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Ruby (HMO D-SNP) | GATEWAY HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $17.60 | PA |
| WellSense Added Value (HMO) | BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $21.70 | NH |
| Provider Partners Maryland Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP) | PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $31.20 | MD |
| Provider Partners Maryland Essential Plan (HMO I-SNP) | PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $31.20 | MD |
| Highmark Health Options Duals Select (HMO D-SNP) | HIGHMARK BCBSD, INC. | T1 | No | $31.20 | DE |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is pentosan polysulfate 100 MG Oral Capsule [Elmiron] covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, pentosan polysulfate 100 MG Oral Capsule [Elmiron] is covered by 2,434 Medicare Part D plans (48% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is pentosan polysulfate 100 MG Oral Capsule [Elmiron] on Medicare Part D plans?
pentosan polysulfate 100 MG Oral Capsule [Elmiron] averages Tier 3.5 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 5.
Does pentosan polysulfate 100 MG Oral Capsule [Elmiron] require prior authorization?
2.7% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for pentosan polysulfate 100 MG Oral Capsule [Elmiron]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 14.9%.
How much does Medicare spend on pentosan polysulfate 100 MG Oral Capsule [Elmiron]?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on pentosan polysulfate 100 MG Oral Capsule [Elmiron] was $127,016,041, covering 593,832 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $213.89.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.