prednisolone 10 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet [Orapred]

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prednisolone

RxCUI: 668658

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1.9%
Plan Coverage
94
Plans Covering
T3.3
Avg Tier
25%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for prednisolone 10 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet [Orapred]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, prednisolone 10 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet [Orapred] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 668658, generic name prednisolone) appears on 4 distinct formulary files spanning 94 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 1.9% of enrollable Part D products, selective placement; verify formulary inclusion before enrolling. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 4, with a cross-plan average of Tier 3.3.

Real-world access to prednisolone 10 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet [Orapred] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 25% 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 10 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 10 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet [Orapred] today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
4
Plans covering
94
Coverage rate
1.9%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 4
Average tier
Tier 3, Preferred Brand

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
25% 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

4 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
90 plans
Tier 4, Non-Preferred

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering prednisolone 10 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet [Orapred]

94 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
Platino Blindao (HMO D-SNP) TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 No $0 PR
Platino Enlace (HMO D-SNP) TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 No $0 PR
PLATINO ADVANCE (HMO D-SNP) TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 No $0 PR
PLATINO PLUS (HMO D-SNP) TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 No $0 PR
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
Óptimo Plus (PPO) TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. T4 No $0 PR
Contigo Plus (HMO C-SNP) TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. T4 No $0 PR
Brillante (HMO-POS) TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. T4 No $0 PR
Enlace Plus (HMO) TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. T4 No $0 PR
ContigoEnMente (HMO C-SNP) TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. T4 No $0 PR
Ahorro Plus (HMO) TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. T4 No $0 PR
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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is prednisolone 10 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet [Orapred] covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, prednisolone 10 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet [Orapred] is covered by 94 Medicare Part D plans (1.9% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is prednisolone 10 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet [Orapred] on Medicare Part D plans?

prednisolone 10 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet [Orapred] averages Tier 3.3 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.

Does prednisolone 10 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet [Orapred] require prior authorization?

25% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for prednisolone 10 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet [Orapred]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0%.

How much does Medicare spend on prednisolone 10 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet [Orapred]?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on prednisolone 10 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet [Orapred] was $1,319,595, covering 20,337 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $64.89.

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