rosuvastatin calcium 20 MG Oral Tablet [Crestor]

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rosuvastatin calcium

RxCUI: 859753

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0%
Plan Coverage
2
Plans Covering
T1
Avg Tier
0%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for rosuvastatin calcium 20 MG Oral Tablet [Crestor]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, rosuvastatin calcium 20 MG Oral Tablet [Crestor] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 859753, generic name rosuvastatin calcium) appears on 1 distinct formulary file spanning 2 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 0% of enrollable Part D products, selective placement; verify formulary inclusion before enrolling. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 1, with a cross-plan average of Tier 1.

Real-world access to rosuvastatin calcium 20 MG Oral Tablet [Crestor] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 100% require step therapy. 100% apply quantity limits.

Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 6,945,233 Part D beneficiaries filled rosuvastatin calcium 20 MG Oral Tablet [Crestor] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $604,421,766 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $87.03. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry rosuvastatin calcium 20 MG Oral Tablet [Crestor] today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
1
Plans covering
2
Coverage rate
0%
Tier range
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
Average tier
Tier 1, Preferred Generic

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
0% of formularies
Step therapy required
100% of formularies
Quantity limits
100% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
6,945,233
Total spending
$604,421,766
Avg per beneficiary
$87.03

Tier Distribution Across Plans

2 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering rosuvastatin calcium 20 MG Oral Tablet [Crestor]

2 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
Hamaspik Medicare Select (HMO D-SNP) HAMASPIK, INC. T1 No $34.50 NY

Frequently Asked Questions

Is rosuvastatin calcium 20 MG Oral Tablet [Crestor] covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, rosuvastatin calcium 20 MG Oral Tablet [Crestor] is covered by 2 Medicare Part D plans (0% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is rosuvastatin calcium 20 MG Oral Tablet [Crestor] on Medicare Part D plans?

rosuvastatin calcium 20 MG Oral Tablet [Crestor] averages Tier 1 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 1.

Does rosuvastatin calcium 20 MG Oral Tablet [Crestor] require prior authorization?

0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for rosuvastatin calcium 20 MG Oral Tablet [Crestor]. Step therapy: 100%. Quantity limits: 100%.

How much does Medicare spend on rosuvastatin calcium 20 MG Oral Tablet [Crestor]?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on rosuvastatin calcium 20 MG Oral Tablet [Crestor] was $604,421,766, covering 6,945,233 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $87.03.

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