Medicare Part D coverage · prednisone · RxCUI 1303132

prednisone 2 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, prednisone 2 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet is covered by 310 Medicare Part D plans (6.1% of enrollable products), averaging Tier 4.8, with prior authorization required on 11.1% of covering formularies.

6.1%
Plan coverage
310
Plans covering
T4.8
Avg tier
11.1%
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 2 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, prednisone 2 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet (RxNorm concept RXCUI 1303132, generic name prednisone) appears on 9 distinct formulary files spanning 310 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 6.1% of enrollable Part D products, selective placement; verify formulary inclusion before enrolling. Tier placement ranges from Tier 4 to Tier 5, with a cross-plan average of Tier 4.8.

Real-world access to prednisone 2 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 11.1% 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 2 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet 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 2 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
9
Plans covering
310
Coverage rate
6.1%
Tier range
Tier 4 – Tier 5
Average tier
Tier 5, Specialty

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
11.1% 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

15 plans
Tier 4, Non-Preferred
85 plans
Tier 5, Specialty

Standalone Drug Plans (PDP) Covering prednisone 2 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet

9 standalone prescription drug plans include this drug.

Plan Insurer Tier PA ST Premium States
HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) Medco Containment Life AND Medco Containment NY T5 No No $0 -
HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) Medco Containment Life AND Medco Containment NY T5 No No $0 -
HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) Medco Containment Life AND Medco Containment NY T5 No No $0 -
HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) Medco Containment Life AND Medco Containment NY T5 No No $0 -
HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) Medco Containment Life AND Medco Containment NY T5 No No $0 -
HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) Medco Containment Life AND Medco Containment NY T5 No No $0 -
HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) Medco Containment Life AND Medco Containment NY T5 No No $0 -
HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) Medco Containment Life AND Medco Containment NY T5 No No $0 -
HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) Medco Containment Life AND Medco Containment NY T5 No No $0 -

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering prednisone 2 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet

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

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO) Selecthealth, Inc. T4 No $0 UT
Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO) Selecthealth, Inc. T4 No $0 NV
Select Health Medicare Dual (HMO D-SNP) Selecthealth, Inc. T4 No $0 UT
Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO) Selecthealth, Inc. T4 No $0 UT
Select Health Medicare + Kroger (HMO) Selecthealth, Inc. T4 No $0 NV
Select Health Medicare + Kroger (HMO) Selecthealth, Inc. T4 No $0 UT
Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO) Selecthealth, Inc. T4 No $0 CO
Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO) Selecthealth, Inc. T4 No $0 CO
Select Health Medicare + Kroger (HMO) Selecthealth, Inc. T4 No $0 CO
Select Health Medicare Flex (HMO) Selecthealth, Inc. T4 No $0 CO
Select Health Medicare + Kroger (HMO) Selecthealth, Inc. T4 No $0 CO
Select Health Medicare Active (HMO) Selecthealth, Inc. T4 No $0 CO
Select Health Medicare Dual (HMO D-SNP) Selecthealth, Inc. T4 No $0 NV
Select Health Medicare Wellness (HMO) Selecthealth, Inc. T4 No $0 NV
Healthy Mississippi Premier Advantage (HMO-POS) Healthy Mississippi, Inc. T4 No $0 MS
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) Bravo Health Pennsylvania, Inc. T5 No $0 AZ
HealthSpring Alliance (HMO) Bravo Health Pennsylvania, Inc. T5 No $0 AZ
HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) Bravo Health Pennsylvania, Inc. T5 No $0 AZ
HealthSpring Preferred Full Savings (HMO) Bravo Health Pennsylvania, Inc. T5 No $0 AZ
HealthSpring Preferred GA (HMO) Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. T5 No $0 GA
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HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. T5 No $0 GA
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. T5 No $0 GA
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. T5 No $0 GA
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. T5 No $0 GA
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. T5 No $0 GA
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. T5 No $0 GA
HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. T5 No $0 GA
HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. T5 No $0 GA
HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. T5 No $0 GA
HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. T5 No $0 GA
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. T5 No $0 MO
HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. T5 No $0 MO
HealthSpring Premier (HMO-POS) Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. T5 No $0 UT
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) Healthspring Healthcare OF Colorado, Inc. T5 No $0 NM
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) Healthspring Healthcare OF Colorado, Inc. T5 No $0 OH
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) Healthspring Healthcare OF Colorado, Inc. T5 No $0 KY, OH
HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) Healthspring Healthcare OF Colorado, Inc. T5 No $0 OH
HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) Healthspring Healthcare OF Colorado, Inc. T5 No $0 KY, OH
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) Healthspring Healthcare OF Colorado, Inc. T5 No $0 CO
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) Bravo Health Mid-atlantic, Inc. T5 No $0 DC, DE
HealthSpring Preferred PA (HMO) Bravo Health Pennsylvania, Inc. T5 No $0 PA
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) Bravo Health Pennsylvania, Inc. T5 No $0 PA
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) Bravo Health Pennsylvania, Inc. T5 No $0 PA
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) Bravo Health Pennsylvania, Inc. T5 No $0 PA
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) Bravo Health Pennsylvania, Inc. T5 No $0 PA
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) Bravo Health Pennsylvania, Inc. T5 No $0 PA
HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) Bravo Health Pennsylvania, Inc. T5 No $0 PA
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) Bravo Health Pennsylvania, Inc. T5 No $0 NJ
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. T5 No $0 MS
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. T5 No $0 WA

Showing top 50 of 91 plans.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is prednisone 2 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, prednisone 2 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet is covered by 310 Medicare Part D plans (6.1% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is prednisone 2 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet on Medicare Part D plans?

prednisone 2 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet averages Tier 4.8 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 4 to Tier 5.

Does prednisone 2 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet require prior authorization?

11.1% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for prednisone 2 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0%.

How much does Medicare spend on prednisone 2 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on prednisone 2 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet 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