prednisolone 15 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet [Orapred]
prednisolone
RxCUI: 647127
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for prednisolone 15 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet [Orapred]
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, prednisolone 15 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet [Orapred] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 647127, generic name prednisolone) appears on 2 distinct formulary files spanning 84 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 1.7% of enrollable Part D products, selective placement; verify formulary inclusion before enrolling. Tier placement ranges from Tier 4 to Tier 4, with a cross-plan average of Tier 4.
Real-world access to prednisolone 15 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet [Orapred] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 50% 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 15 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet [Orapred] 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 15 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet [Orapred] today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 2
- Plans covering
- 84
- Coverage rate
- 1.7%
- Tier range
- Tier 4, Non-Preferred
- Average tier
- Tier 4, Non-Preferred
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 50% 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 15 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet [Orapred]
84 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.
| Plan | Insurer | Tier | PA | Premium | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health First Rewards H1099-014 (HMO) | HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS | T4 | No | $0 | FL |
| Health First SunSaver H1099-016 (HMO) | HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS | T4 | No | $0 | FL |
| Health First Complete Care H1099-023 (HMO) | HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS | T4 | No | $0 | FL |
| Health First Emerald Plus H1099-024 (HMO) | HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS | T4 | No | $0 | FL |
| Health First Premier Access H1099-025 (HMO-POS) | HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS | T4 | No | $0 | FL |
| Health First Emerald Plus H1099-026 (HMO) | HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS | T4 | No | $0 | FL |
| Health First Premier Access H1099-027 (HMO-POS) | HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS | T4 | No | $0 | FL |
| Health First Emerald Plus H1099-028 (HMO) | HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS | T4 | No | $0 | FL |
| SCAN Connections (HMO D-SNP) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| SCAN Connections at Home (HMO D-SNP) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| SCAN Classic (HMO) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN NEVADA, INC. | T4 | Yes | $0 | NV |
| SCAN Balance (HMO C-SNP) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN NEVADA, INC. | T4 | Yes | $0 | NV |
| SCAN Strive (HMO C-SNP) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN NEVADA, INC. | T4 | Yes | $0 | NV |
| SCAN MyChoice (HMO) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN NEVADA, INC. | T4 | Yes | $0 | NV |
| SCAN Classic (HMO) | SCAN DESERT HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T4 | Yes | $0 | AZ |
| SCAN Balance (HMO C-SNP) | SCAN DESERT HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T4 | Yes | $0 | AZ |
| SCAN Embrace (HMO-POS I-SNP) | SCAN DESERT HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T4 | Yes | $0 | AZ |
| SCAN Strive (HMO C-SNP) | SCAN DESERT HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T4 | Yes | $0 | AZ |
| SCAN MyChoice (HMO) | SCAN DESERT HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T4 | Yes | $0 | AZ |
| SCAN Classic WA (HMO) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN (WA) | T4 | Yes | $0 | WA |
| SCAN MyChoice WA (HMO) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN (WA) | T4 | Yes | $0 | WA |
| SCAN Classic (HMO) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN (NM) | T4 | Yes | $0 | NM |
| SCAN Balance (HMO C-SNP) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN (NM) | T4 | Yes | $0 | NM |
| SCAN Strive (HMO C-SNP) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN (NM) | T4 | Yes | $0 | NM |
| SCAN MyChoice (HMO) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN (NM) | T4 | Yes | $0 | NM |
| SCAN Classic (HMO) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| SCAN Classic (HMO) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| SCAN Classic (HMO) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| SCAN Classic (HMO) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| SCAN Classic (HMO) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| SCAN Classic (HMO) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| SCAN Classic (HMO) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| SCAN Balance (HMO C-SNP) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| SCAN Prime (HMO) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| SCAN Classic (HMO) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| SCAN Balance (HMO C-SNP) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| SCAN Classic (HMO) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| SCAN Balance (HMO C-SNP) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| SCAN Alta (HMO) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| SCAN Venture (HMO) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| SCAN Venture (HMO) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| SCAN Embrace (HMO I-SNP) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| SCAN Embrace (HMO I-SNP) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| SCAN Embrace (HMO-POS I-SNP) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| SCAN Affirm partnered with Included LGBTQ+ Health (HMO) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| SCAN Affirm partnered with Included LGBTQ+ Health (HMO) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| SCAN Strive (HMO C-SNP) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| SCAN Strive (HMO C-SNP) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| SCAN Inspired by women for women (HMO) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| SCAN Classic (HMO) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is prednisolone 15 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet [Orapred] covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, prednisolone 15 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet [Orapred] is covered by 84 Medicare Part D plans (1.7% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is prednisolone 15 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet [Orapred] on Medicare Part D plans?
prednisolone 15 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet [Orapred] averages Tier 4 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 4 to Tier 4.
Does prednisolone 15 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet [Orapred] require prior authorization?
50% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for prednisolone 15 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet [Orapred]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0%.
How much does Medicare spend on prednisolone 15 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet [Orapred]?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on prednisolone 15 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet [Orapred] 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.