Medicare Part D coverage · polymyxin B · RxCUI 204509
polymyxin B 250000 UNT/ML Injectable Solution
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, polymyxin B 250000 UNT/ML Injectable Solution is covered by 2,814 Medicare Part D plans (55.7% of enrollable products), averaging Tier 2.8, with prior authorization required on 6.5% of covering formularies.
- 55.7%
- Plan coverage
- 2,814
- Plans covering
- T2.8
- Avg tier
- 6.5%
- Prior auth required
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for polymyxin B 250000 UNT/ML Injectable Solution
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, polymyxin B 250000 UNT/ML Injectable Solution (RxNorm concept RXCUI 204509, generic name polymyxin B) appears on 124 distinct formulary files spanning 2,814 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 55.7% 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 polymyxin B 250000 UNT/ML Injectable Solution depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 6.5% 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 334,644 Part D beneficiaries filled polymyxin B 250000 UNT/ML Injectable Solution in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $3,745,764 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $11.19. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry polymyxin B 250000 UNT/ML Injectable Solution today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 124
- Plans covering
- 2,814
- Coverage rate
- 55.7%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 6
- Average tier
- Tier 3, Preferred Brand
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 6.5% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 0% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 0% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 334,644
- Total spending
- $3,745,764
- Avg per beneficiary
- $11.19
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering polymyxin B 250000 UNT/ML Injectable Solution
100 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.
| Plan | Insurer | Tier | PA | Premium | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Complete Care-Duals VIP (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Hpmp OF Florida, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| CareAdvantage (HMO D-SNP) | SAN Mateo Health Commission | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| 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 |
| PHP (HMO C-snp) | Aids Healthcare Foundation | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| CCA One Care (HMO D-SNP) | Commonwealth Care Alliance, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
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| CCA Senior Care Options (HMO D-SNP) | Commonwealth Care Alliance, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| VNS Health Total (HMO D-SNP) | VNS Choice | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| 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 | 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 |
| CalOptima Health OneCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) | Orange County Health Authority | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| Leon MediExtra (HMO) | Leon Health, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Leon MediDual (HMO D-SNP) | Leon Health, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Leon MediMore (HMO) | Leon Health, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| Leon MediMax (HMO D-SNP) | Leon Health, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| 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 |
| Gold Dialysis & Kidney Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) | Gold Kidney OF Florida Inc | T1 | No | $4.80 | FL |
| 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 |
| Tribute Select (HMO-POS I-SNP) | Arkansas Superior Select, Inc. | T1 | No | $8.90 | AR |
| Gold Dialysis & Kidney Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) | Gold Kidney OF Arizona | T1 | No | $17.00 | AZ |
| Elderplan For Medicaid Beneficiaries (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Elderplan, Inc. | T1 | No | $22.70 | NY |
| VIVA Medicare Extra Value (HMO D-SNP) | Viva Health, Inc. | T1 | No | $27.70 | AL |
| VIVA Medicare Extra Care (HMO D-SNP) | Viva Health, Inc. | T1 | No | $27.70 | AL |
| Valor Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) | TSG Guard, Inc. | T1 | No | $31.40 | OH |
| WV Senior Advantage (HMO I-SNP) | West Virginia Senior Advantage, Inc. | T1 | No | $32.70 | WV |
| Abilis Health (HMO I-SNP) | Signature Advantage, LLC | T1 | No | $35.90 | KY, TN |
| CommuniCare Advantage ISNP (HMO I-SNP) | OH CHS SNP Inc. | T1 | No | $38.40 | IN, MD, OH |
| Elderplan Advantage For Nursing Home Residents (HMO-POS I-SNP) | Elderplan, Inc. | T1 | No | $44.80 | NY |
| VNS Health EasyCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) | VNS Choice | T1 | No | $51.60 | NY |
Showing top 50 of 100 plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is polymyxin B 250000 UNT/ML Injectable Solution covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, polymyxin B 250000 UNT/ML Injectable Solution is covered by 2,814 Medicare Part D plans (55.7% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is polymyxin B 250000 UNT/ML Injectable Solution on Medicare Part D plans?
polymyxin B 250000 UNT/ML Injectable Solution averages Tier 2.8 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 6.
Does polymyxin B 250000 UNT/ML Injectable Solution require prior authorization?
6.5% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for polymyxin B 250000 UNT/ML Injectable Solution. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0%.
How much does Medicare spend on polymyxin B 250000 UNT/ML Injectable Solution?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on polymyxin B 250000 UNT/ML Injectable Solution was $3,745,764, covering 334,644 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $11.19.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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