Medicare Part D coverage · prednisone · RxCUI 315187

prednisone 1 MG/ML Oral Solution

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, prednisone 1 MG/ML Oral Solution is covered by 4,952 Medicare Part D plans (98% of enrollable products), averaging Tier 2.6, with prior authorization required on 48.5% of covering formularies.

98%
Plan coverage
4,952
Plans covering
T2.6
Avg tier
48.5%
Prior auth required

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Important: Drug coverage and costs vary by plan and location. Verify coverage directly with your Medicare plan before filling a prescription. This is informational data only and should not replace advice from your healthcare provider or pharmacist.

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for prednisone 1 MG/ML Oral Solution

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, prednisone 1 MG/ML Oral Solution (RxNorm concept RXCUI 315187, generic name prednisone) appears on 309 distinct formulary files spanning 4,952 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 98% of enrollable Part D products, near-universal placement. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 4, with a cross-plan average of Tier 2.6.

Real-world access to prednisone 1 MG/ML Oral Solution depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 48.5% 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 7,163,637 Part D beneficiaries filled prednisone 1 MG/ML Oral Solution in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $84,293,758 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $11.77. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry prednisone 1 MG/ML Oral Solution today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
309
Plans covering
4,952
Coverage rate
98%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 4
Average tier
Tier 3, Preferred Brand

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
48.5% of formularies
Step therapy required
0% of formularies
Quantity limits
0% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
7,163,637
Total spending
$84,293,758
Avg per beneficiary
$11.77

Tier Distribution Across Plans

100 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering prednisone 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 prednisone 1 MG/ML Oral Solution covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, prednisone 1 MG/ML Oral Solution is covered by 4,952 Medicare Part D plans (98% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is prednisone 1 MG/ML Oral Solution on Medicare Part D plans?

prednisone 1 MG/ML Oral Solution averages Tier 2.6 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.

Does prednisone 1 MG/ML Oral Solution require prior authorization?

48.5% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for prednisone 1 MG/ML Oral Solution. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0%.

How much does Medicare spend on prednisone 1 MG/ML Oral Solution?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on prednisone 1 MG/ML Oral Solution was $84,293,758, covering 7,163,637 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $11.77.

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.

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