Medicare Part D coverage · prednisolone · RxCUI 312614
prednisolone 1 MG/ML Oral Solution
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, prednisolone 1 MG/ML Oral Solution is covered by 4,993 Medicare Part D plans (98.8% of enrollable products), averaging Tier 2.4, with prior authorization required on 45.8% of covering formularies.
- 98.8%
- Plan coverage
- 4,993
- Plans covering
- T2.4
- Avg tier
- 45.8%
- Prior auth required
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for prednisolone 1 MG/ML Oral Solution
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, prednisolone 1 MG/ML Oral Solution (RxNorm concept RXCUI 312614, generic name prednisolone) appears on 321 distinct formulary files spanning 4,993 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 98.8% of enrollable Part D products, near-universal placement. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 4, with a cross-plan average of Tier 2.4.
Real-world access to prednisolone 1 MG/ML Oral Solution depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 45.8% 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 20,337 Part D beneficiaries filled prednisolone 1 MG/ML Oral Solution in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $1,319,595 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $64.89. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry prednisolone 1 MG/ML Oral Solution today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 321
- Plans covering
- 4,993
- Coverage rate
- 98.8%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 4
- Average tier
- Tier 2, Generic
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 45.8% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 0% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 0% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 20,337
- Total spending
- $1,319,595
- Avg per beneficiary
- $64.89
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering prednisolone 1 MG/ML 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 |
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| 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 | Yes | $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 | Yes | $0 | AZ |
| Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Mercy Care | T1 | Yes | $0 | AZ |
| Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Mercy Care | T1 | Yes | $0 | AZ |
| Elderplan Plus Long-Term Care (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Elderplan, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | NY |
| Health Choice Pathway (HMO D-SNP) | Health Choice Arizona, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | AZ |
Showing top 50 of 100 plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is prednisolone 1 MG/ML Oral Solution covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, prednisolone 1 MG/ML Oral Solution is covered by 4,993 Medicare Part D plans (98.8% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is prednisolone 1 MG/ML Oral Solution on Medicare Part D plans?
prednisolone 1 MG/ML Oral Solution averages Tier 2.4 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.
Does prednisolone 1 MG/ML Oral Solution require prior authorization?
45.8% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for prednisolone 1 MG/ML Oral Solution. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0%.
How much does Medicare spend on prednisolone 1 MG/ML Oral Solution?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on prednisolone 1 MG/ML Oral Solution was $1,319,595, covering 20,337 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $64.89.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Nationwide similar Part D drugs
Data-derived peers across the CMS Part D formulary extract: nearest average tier placement and nearest prior-authorization rate. Not therapeutic alternatives or same-generic strengths.
Closest average formulary tier
- aripiprazole 15 MG Oral Tablet T2.4
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- candesartan cilexetil 4 MG Oral Tablet T2.4
- potassium citrate 15 MEQ Extended Release Oral Tablet T2.4
Similar prior-authorization rate
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- prednisone 50 MG Oral Tablet 45.7% PA
- prednisone 5 MG Oral Tablet 45.7% PA
- prednisone 10 MG Oral Tablet 45.7% PA
- morphine sulfate 60 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet 45.7% PA