potassium chloride 20 MEQ Powder for Oral Solution

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potassium chloride

RxCUI: 1867544

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70.3%
Plan Coverage
3,563
Plans Covering
T2.6
Avg Tier
0%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for potassium chloride 20 MEQ Powder for Oral Solution

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, potassium chloride 20 MEQ Powder for Oral Solution (RxNorm concept RXCUI 1867544, generic name potassium chloride) appears on 195 distinct formulary files spanning 3,563 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 70.3% of enrollable Part D products, mid-range placement; shopping across contracts changes access. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 4, with a cross-plan average of Tier 2.6.

Real-world access to potassium chloride 20 MEQ Powder for Oral Solution depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% 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 20 MEQ Powder for Oral 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 20 MEQ Powder for Oral Solution today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
195
Plans covering
3,563
Coverage rate
70.3%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 4
Average tier
Tier 3, Preferred Brand

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
0% 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 20 MEQ Powder for Oral 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 20 MEQ Powder for Oral Solution covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, potassium chloride 20 MEQ Powder for Oral Solution is covered by 3,563 Medicare Part D plans (70.3% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is potassium chloride 20 MEQ Powder for Oral Solution on Medicare Part D plans?

potassium chloride 20 MEQ Powder for Oral Solution averages Tier 2.6 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.

Does potassium chloride 20 MEQ Powder for Oral Solution require prior authorization?

0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for potassium chloride 20 MEQ Powder for Oral Solution. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0%.

How much does Medicare spend on potassium chloride 20 MEQ Powder for Oral Solution?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on potassium chloride 20 MEQ Powder for Oral 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