risperidone 12.5 MG Injection [Risperdal]

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risperidone

RxCUI: 706825

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.
26.5%
Plan Coverage
1,341
Plans Covering
T3.8
Avg Tier
4.2%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for risperidone 12.5 MG Injection [Risperdal]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, risperidone 12.5 MG Injection [Risperdal] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 706825, generic name risperidone) appears on 24 distinct formulary files spanning 1,341 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 26.5% 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 3.8.

Real-world access to risperidone 12.5 MG Injection [Risperdal] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 4.2% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 8.3% require step therapy. 91.7% apply quantity limits.

Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 478,904 Part D beneficiaries filled risperidone 12.5 MG Injection [Risperdal] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $60,762,995 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $126.88. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry risperidone 12.5 MG Injection [Risperdal] today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
24
Plans covering
1,341
Coverage rate
26.5%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 4
Average tier
Tier 4, Non-Preferred

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
4.2% of formularies
Step therapy required
8.3% of formularies
Quantity limits
91.7% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
478,904
Total spending
$60,762,995
Avg per beneficiary
$126.88

Tier Distribution Across Plans

6 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
94 plans
Tier 4, Non-Preferred

Standalone Drug Plans (PDP) Covering risperidone 12.5 MG Injection [Risperdal]

2 standalone prescription drug plans include this drug.

Plan Insurer Tier PA ST Premium States
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) WELLCARE OF CONNECTICUT, INC. T4 No No $0 CT
Wellcare Giveback (HMO-POS) WELLCARE OF CONNECTICUT, INC. T4 No No $0 CT

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering risperidone 12.5 MG Injection [Risperdal]

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

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
Hamaspik Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP) HAMASPIK, INC. T1 No $0 NY
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
Hamaspik Medicare Select (HMO D-SNP) HAMASPIK, INC. T1 No $34.50 NY
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) COORDINATED CARE OF WASHINGTON, INC. T4 No $0 WA
Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) WELLCARE OF MISSISSIPPI, INC. T4 No $0 MS
Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) WELLCARE OF GEORGIA, INC. T4 No $0 GA
Wellcare Simple (HMO) WELLCARE OF TEXAS, INC. T4 No $0 TX
Wellcare Simple (HMO) WELLCARE OF TEXAS, INC. T4 No $0 TX
Wellcare Simple (HMO) WELLCARE OF TEXAS, INC. T4 No $0 TX
Wellcare Simple (HMO) WELLCARE OF TEXAS, INC. T4 No $0 TX
Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) WELLCARE HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA T4 No $0 AR
Wellcare Simple (HMO) HEALTH NET OF ARIZONA, INC. T4 No $0 AZ
Wellcare Simple (HMO) HEALTH NET OF ARIZONA, INC. T4 No $0 AZ
Wellcare Simple Value (HMO) HEALTH NET OF ARIZONA, INC. T4 No $0 AZ
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) HEALTH NET OF ARIZONA, INC. T4 No $0 NV
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) HEALTH NET OF ARIZONA, INC. T4 No $0 NV
Wellcare Low Premium (HMO) HEALTH NET OF CALIFORNIA, INC. T4 No $0 CA
Wellcare Simple Focus (HMO) HEALTH NET OF CALIFORNIA, INC. T4 No $0 CA
Wellcare Simple Focus (HMO) HEALTH NET OF CALIFORNIA, INC. T4 No $0 CA
Wellcare Low Premium (HMO) HEALTH NET OF CALIFORNIA, INC. T4 No $0 CA
Wellcare Low Premium (HMO) HEALTH NET OF CALIFORNIA, INC. T4 No $0 CA
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) BUCKEYE COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 No $0 OH
Wellcare Low Premium (HMO-POS) WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS OF NEW JERSEY, INC. T4 No $0 NJ
Wellcare Giveback (HMO-POS) WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS OF NEW JERSEY, INC. T4 No $0 NJ
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS OF NEW JERSEY, INC. T4 No $0 NJ
Wellcare Simple (HMO) Sunshine State Health Plan, Inc. T4 No $0 FL
Wellcare Simple (HMO) Sunshine State Health Plan, Inc. T4 No $0 FL
Wellcare Simple (HMO) Sunshine State Health Plan, Inc. T4 No $0 FL
Wellcare Simple (HMO) Sunshine State Health Plan, Inc. T4 No $0 FL
Wellcare Simple (HMO) Sunshine State Health Plan, Inc. T4 No $0 FL
Wellcare Simple (HMO) Sunshine State Health Plan, Inc. T4 No $0 FL
Wellcare Simple (HMO) Sunshine State Health Plan, Inc. T4 No $0 FL
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) WELLCARE OF GEORGIA, INC. T4 No $0 GA
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) WELLCARE OF GEORGIA, INC. T4 No $0 GA
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) WELLCARE OF GEORGIA, INC. T4 No $0 GA
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) WELLCARE OF GEORGIA, INC. T4 No $0 GA
Wellcare Giveback (HMO-POS) NEBRASKA TOTAL CARE, INC. T4 No $0 NE
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) NEBRASKA TOTAL CARE, INC. T4 No $0 NE
Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) NEBRASKA TOTAL CARE, INC. T4 No $0 NE
Wellcare Low Premium (HMO-POS) HARMONY HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 No $0 MS
Wellcare Simple Preferred (HMO-POS) HARMONY HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 No $0 AR
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) HARMONY HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 No $0 MS
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) HARMONY HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 No $0 MS
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) HARMONY HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 No $0 TN
Wellcare Simple Value (HMO-POS) HARMONY HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 No $0 IL
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) HOME STATE HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 No $0 MO
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) WELLCARE OF IOWA, INC. T4 No $0 IA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is risperidone 12.5 MG Injection [Risperdal] covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, risperidone 12.5 MG Injection [Risperdal] is covered by 1,341 Medicare Part D plans (26.5% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is risperidone 12.5 MG Injection [Risperdal] on Medicare Part D plans?

risperidone 12.5 MG Injection [Risperdal] averages Tier 3.8 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.

Does risperidone 12.5 MG Injection [Risperdal] require prior authorization?

4.2% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for risperidone 12.5 MG Injection [Risperdal]. Step therapy: 8.3%. Quantity limits: 91.7%.

How much does Medicare spend on risperidone 12.5 MG Injection [Risperdal]?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on risperidone 12.5 MG Injection [Risperdal] was $60,762,995, covering 478,904 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $126.88.

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