promethazine hydrochloride 12.5 MG Rectal Suppository

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promethazine hydrochloride

RxCUI: 992441

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43%
Plan Coverage
2,181
Plans Covering
T3.1
Avg Tier
36.8%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for promethazine hydrochloride 12.5 MG Rectal Suppository

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, promethazine hydrochloride 12.5 MG Rectal Suppository (RxNorm concept RXCUI 992441, generic name promethazine hydrochloride) appears on 106 distinct formulary files spanning 2,181 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 43% 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 3.1.

Real-world access to promethazine hydrochloride 12.5 MG Rectal Suppository depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 36.8% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 10.4% apply quantity limits.

Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 523,738 Part D beneficiaries filled promethazine hydrochloride 12.5 MG Rectal Suppository in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $16,549,733 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $31.60. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry promethazine hydrochloride 12.5 MG Rectal Suppository today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
106
Plans covering
2,181
Coverage rate
43%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 4
Average tier
Tier 3, Preferred Brand

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
36.8% of formularies
Step therapy required
0% of formularies
Quantity limits
10.4% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
523,738
Total spending
$16,549,733
Avg per beneficiary
$31.60

Tier Distribution Across Plans

70 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
30 plans
Tier 2, Generic

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering promethazine hydrochloride 12.5 MG Rectal Suppository

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

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
CareAdvantage (HMO D-SNP) SAN MATEO HEALTH COMMISSION T1 No $0 CA
Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) Ventura County Medi-Cal Managed Care Commission T1 Yes $0 CA
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) Health Care Service Corporation T1 Yes $0 NM
Blue Cross MA Dual Care Plus Preferred (PPO D-SNP) Health Care Service Corporation T1 Yes $0 NM
SecureBlue (HMO D-SNP) HMO Minnesota T1 Yes $0 MN
NaviCare (HMO D-SNP) FALLON COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN T1 No $0 MA
Hamaspik Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP) HAMASPIK, INC. T1 Yes $0 NY
SeniorCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) SOUTH COUNTRY HEALTH ALLIANCE T1 Yes $0 MN
AbilityCare (HMO D-SNP) SOUTH COUNTRY HEALTH ALLIANCE T1 Yes $0 MN
Alameda Alliance Wellness (HMO D-SNP) ALAMEDA ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH T1 Yes $0 CA
PHP (HMO C-SNP) AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION T1 Yes $0 CA
VNS Health Total (HMO D-SNP) VNS CHOICE T1 No $0 NY
Provider Partners Pennsylvania Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC T1 No $0 PA
Provider Partners North Carolina Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN OF NORTH CAROLINA T1 No $0 NC
Provider Partners Indiana Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN OF INDIANA T1 No $0 IN
Provider Partners Maryland Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $0 MD
Provider Partners Missouri Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN OF MISSOURI, INC. T1 No $0 MO
Community Care's Partnership Program (HMO D-SNP) COMMUNITY CARE HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $0 WI
Platino Blindao (HMO D-SNP) TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 Yes $0 PR
Platino Enlace (HMO D-SNP) TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 Yes $0 PR
PLATINO ADVANCE (HMO D-SNP) TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 Yes $0 PR
PLATINO PLUS (HMO D-SNP) TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 Yes $0 PR
CalOptima Health OneCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY T1 No $0 CA
Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Diamond (HMO D-SNP) GATEWAY HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $0 PA
Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Diamond (HMO D-SNP) GATEWAY HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $0 PA
Highmark Health Options Duals (HMO D-SNP) HIGHMARK HEALTH OPTIONS WEST VIRGINIA INC. T1 No $0 WV
Highmark Health Options Duals (HMO D-SNP) HIGHMARK BCBSD, INC. T1 No $0 DE
Leon MediExtra (HMO) LEON HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Leon MediDual (HMO D-SNP) LEON HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Leon MediMore (HMO) LEON HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Leon MediMax (HMO D-SNP) LEON HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
American Health Advantage of Florida (HMO I-SNP) AMERICAN HEALTH PLAN OF FL, INC. T1 No $4.80 FL
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) HCSC INSURANCE SERVICES COMPANY T1 Yes $4.80 TX
Gold Dialysis & Kidney Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) GOLD KIDNEY OF FLORIDA INC T1 No $4.80 FL
Provider Partners Texas Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP) PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN OF TEXAS, INC. T1 No $4.80 TX
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) GHS INSURANCE COMPANY T1 Yes $5.00 OK
Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Ruby (HMO D-SNP) GATEWAY HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $13.10 PA
Provider Partners Illinois Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP) PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN OF ILLINOIS T1 No $15.20 IL
Gold Dialysis & Kidney Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) GOLD KIDNEY OF ARIZONA T1 No $17.00 AZ
Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Ruby (HMO D-SNP) GATEWAY HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $17.60 PA
American Health Advantage of Mississippi (HMO I-SNP) AMERICAN HEALTH PLAN OF MS, INC. T1 No $23.80 MS
Georgia Health Advantage (HMO I-SNP) GEORGIA ASSURANCE, INC. T1 No $25.40 GA
Georgia Health Advantage Choice (HMO I-SNP) GEORGIA ASSURANCE, INC. T1 No $25.40 GA
American Health Advantage of Tennessee (HMO I-SNP) AMERICAN HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $27.70 TN
American Health Advantage of Oklahoma (HMO I-SNP) OKLAHOMA SUPERIOR SELECT, INC. T1 No $28.20 OK
Provider Partners Maryland Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP) PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $31.20 MD
Provider Partners Maryland Essential Plan (HMO I-SNP) PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $31.20 MD
Highmark Health Options Duals Select (HMO D-SNP) HIGHMARK BCBSD, INC. T1 No $31.20 DE
American Health Advantage of Pennsylvania (HMO I-SNP) AMERICAN HEALTH PLAN OF PENNSYLVANIA INC T1 No $32.70 PA
Provider Partners Pennsylvania Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP) PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC T1 No $32.70 PA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is promethazine hydrochloride 12.5 MG Rectal Suppository covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, promethazine hydrochloride 12.5 MG Rectal Suppository is covered by 2,181 Medicare Part D plans (43% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is promethazine hydrochloride 12.5 MG Rectal Suppository on Medicare Part D plans?

promethazine hydrochloride 12.5 MG Rectal Suppository averages Tier 3.1 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.

Does promethazine hydrochloride 12.5 MG Rectal Suppository require prior authorization?

36.8% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for promethazine hydrochloride 12.5 MG Rectal Suppository. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 10.4%.

How much does Medicare spend on promethazine hydrochloride 12.5 MG Rectal Suppository?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on promethazine hydrochloride 12.5 MG Rectal Suppository was $16,549,733, covering 523,738 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $31.60.

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