potassium chloride 2 MEQ/ML Injectable Solution

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potassium chloride

RxCUI: 204520

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96.7%
Plan Coverage
4,902
Plans Covering
T2.5
Avg Tier
1.3%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for potassium chloride 2 MEQ/ML Injectable Solution

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, potassium chloride 2 MEQ/ML Injectable Solution (RxNorm concept RXCUI 204520, generic name potassium chloride) appears on 306 distinct formulary files spanning 4,902 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 96.7% of enrollable Part D products, near-universal placement. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 6, with a cross-plan average of Tier 2.5.

Real-world access to potassium chloride 2 MEQ/ML Injectable Solution depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 1.3% 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 3,479,756 Part D beneficiaries filled potassium chloride 2 MEQ/ML Injectable Solution in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $396,202,925 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $113.86. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry potassium chloride 2 MEQ/ML Injectable Solution today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
306
Plans covering
4,902
Coverage rate
96.7%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 6
Average tier
Tier 3, Preferred Brand

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
1.3% of formularies
Step therapy required
0% of formularies
Quantity limits
0% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
3,479,756
Total spending
$396,202,925
Avg per beneficiary
$113.86

Tier Distribution Across Plans

100 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering potassium chloride 2 MEQ/ML Injectable Solution

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
Freedom VIP Care (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom VIP Savings (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom VIP Savings (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom VIP Rewards (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom VIP Rewards (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Rewards (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Savings (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Rewards (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Diamond (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Medi-Medi Partial (HMO D-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Medi-Medi Full (HMO D-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Emerald Partial (HMO D-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Emerald Full (HMO D-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Medicare Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Medicare Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom VIP Savings COPD (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom VIP Savings COPD (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Máximo (HMO-POS) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Freedom Máximo (HMO-POS) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Gold Rewards Plan (HMO) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Platinum Plan (HMO) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Gold Plan (HMO) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Gold Rewards Plan (HMO) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Gold Rewards Plan (HMO) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Rewards COPD (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Savings COPD (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Gold Plus Plan (HMO) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Rewards COPD (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Florida Complete Care-Duals VIP (HMO-POS D-SNP) HPMP OF FLORIDA, INC. T1 No $0 FL
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is potassium chloride 2 MEQ/ML Injectable Solution covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, potassium chloride 2 MEQ/ML Injectable Solution is covered by 4,902 Medicare Part D plans (96.7% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is potassium chloride 2 MEQ/ML Injectable Solution on Medicare Part D plans?

potassium chloride 2 MEQ/ML Injectable Solution averages Tier 2.5 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 6.

Does potassium chloride 2 MEQ/ML Injectable Solution require prior authorization?

1.3% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for potassium chloride 2 MEQ/ML Injectable Solution. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0%.

How much does Medicare spend on potassium chloride 2 MEQ/ML Injectable Solution?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on potassium chloride 2 MEQ/ML Injectable Solution was $396,202,925, covering 3,479,756 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $113.86.

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