polymyxin B 250000 UNT/ML Injectable Solution

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polymyxin B

RxCUI: 204509

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55.5%
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 - 55.5% 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
55.5%
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

51 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
49 plans
Tier 2, Generic

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
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

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 (55.5% 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.

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