phenylephrine hydrochloride 1 MG/ML / promethazine hydrochloride 1.25 MG/ML Oral Solution

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phenylephrine hydrochloride

RxCUI: 1248057

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.
0.3%
Plan Coverage
17
Plans Covering
T1.9
Avg Tier
84.6%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for phenylephrine hydrochloride 1 MG/ML / promethazine hydrochloride 1.25 MG/ML Oral Solution

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, phenylephrine hydrochloride 1 MG/ML / promethazine hydrochloride 1.25 MG/ML Oral Solution (RxNorm concept RXCUI 1248057, generic name phenylephrine hydrochloride) appears on 13 distinct formulary files spanning 17 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 0.3% of enrollable Part D products, selective placement; verify formulary inclusion before enrolling. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 4, with a cross-plan average of Tier 1.9.

Real-world access to phenylephrine hydrochloride 1 MG/ML / promethazine hydrochloride 1.25 MG/ML Oral Solution depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 84.6% 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 1,468 Part D beneficiaries filled phenylephrine hydrochloride 1 MG/ML / promethazine hydrochloride 1.25 MG/ML Oral Solution in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $68,697 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $46.80. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry phenylephrine hydrochloride 1 MG/ML / promethazine hydrochloride 1.25 MG/ML Oral Solution today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
13
Plans covering
17
Coverage rate
0.3%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 4
Average tier
Tier 2, Generic

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
84.6% of formularies
Step therapy required
0% of formularies
Quantity limits
0% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
1,468
Total spending
$68,697
Avg per beneficiary
$46.80

Tier Distribution Across Plans

4 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
12 plans
Tier 2, Generic
1 plans
Tier 4, Non-Preferred

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering phenylephrine hydrochloride 1 MG/ML / promethazine hydrochloride 1.25 MG/ML Oral Solution

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

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
CareAdvantage (HMO D-SNP) SAN MATEO HEALTH COMMISSION T1 No $0 CA
SeniorCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) SOUTH COUNTRY HEALTH ALLIANCE T1 Yes $0 MN
AbilityCare (HMO D-SNP) SOUTH COUNTRY HEALTH ALLIANCE T1 Yes $0 MN
Alameda Alliance Wellness (HMO D-SNP) ALAMEDA ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH T1 Yes $0 CA
Troy Medicare (HMO) TROY HEALTH, INC. T2 Yes $0 NC
Troy Medicare for Dual-eligible Beneficiaries (HMO D-SNP) TROY HEALTH, INC. T2 Yes $0 NC
Contra Costa Health Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) CONTRA COSTA COUNTY MEDICAL SERVICE DBA CONTRA COSTA HEALTH T2 Yes $0 CA
Keystone First VIP Choice (HMO D-SNP) VISTA HEALTH PLAN, INC. T2 Yes $0 PA
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) VISTA HEALTH PLAN, INC. T2 Yes $0 PA
First Choice VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) SELECT HEALTH OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC. T2 Yes $0 SC
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Next, Inc. T2 Yes $0 DE
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care Choice (HMO D-SNP) AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Next, Inc. T2 Yes $0 DE
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) AMERIHEALTH CARITAS FLORIDA INC T2 Yes $0 FL
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) AMERIHEALTH CARITAS LOUISIANA, INC. T2 Yes $0 LA
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) AMERIHEALTH CARITAS NORTH CAROLINA, INC. T2 Yes $0 NC
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) AMERIHEALTH MICHIGAN, INC. T2 Yes $0 MI
CareOregon Advantage Plus (HMO D-SNP) HEALTH PLAN OF CAREOREGON, INC. T4 No $0 OR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is phenylephrine hydrochloride 1 MG/ML / promethazine hydrochloride 1.25 MG/ML Oral Solution covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, phenylephrine hydrochloride 1 MG/ML / promethazine hydrochloride 1.25 MG/ML Oral Solution is covered by 17 Medicare Part D plans (0.3% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is phenylephrine hydrochloride 1 MG/ML / promethazine hydrochloride 1.25 MG/ML Oral Solution on Medicare Part D plans?

phenylephrine hydrochloride 1 MG/ML / promethazine hydrochloride 1.25 MG/ML Oral Solution averages Tier 1.9 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.

Does phenylephrine hydrochloride 1 MG/ML / promethazine hydrochloride 1.25 MG/ML Oral Solution require prior authorization?

84.6% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for phenylephrine hydrochloride 1 MG/ML / promethazine hydrochloride 1.25 MG/ML Oral Solution. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0%.

How much does Medicare spend on phenylephrine hydrochloride 1 MG/ML / promethazine hydrochloride 1.25 MG/ML Oral Solution?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on phenylephrine hydrochloride 1 MG/ML / promethazine hydrochloride 1.25 MG/ML Oral Solution was $68,697, covering 1,468 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $46.80.

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