sargramostim 0.25 MG/ML Injectable Solution [Leukine]

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sargramostim

RxCUI: 208083

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.
9.3%
Plan Coverage
473
Plans Covering
T4.1
Avg Tier
74.1%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for sargramostim 0.25 MG/ML Injectable Solution [Leukine]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, sargramostim 0.25 MG/ML Injectable Solution [Leukine] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 208083, generic name sargramostim) appears on 58 distinct formulary files spanning 473 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 9.3% of enrollable Part D products, selective placement; verify formulary inclusion before enrolling. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 5, with a cross-plan average of Tier 4.1.

Real-world access to sargramostim 0.25 MG/ML Injectable Solution [Leukine] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 74.1% 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 113 Part D beneficiaries filled sargramostim 0.25 MG/ML Injectable Solution [Leukine] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $3,139,334 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $27,781.71. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry sargramostim 0.25 MG/ML Injectable Solution [Leukine] today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
58
Plans covering
473
Coverage rate
9.3%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 5
Average tier
Tier 4, Non-Preferred

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
74.1% of formularies
Step therapy required
0% of formularies
Quantity limits
0% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
113
Total spending
$3,139,334
Avg per beneficiary
$27,781.71

Tier Distribution Across Plans

14 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
2 plans
Tier 2, Generic
19 plans
Tier 4, Non-Preferred
65 plans
Tier 5, Specialty

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering sargramostim 0.25 MG/ML Injectable Solution [Leukine]

100 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 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
Community Care's Partnership Program (HMO D-SNP) COMMUNITY CARE HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 Yes $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
Mass General Brigham SCO (HMO D-SNP) MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM HEALTH PLAN, INC T1 No $0 MA
Mass General Brigham One Care (HMO D-SNP) MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM HEALTH PLAN, INC T1 No $0 MA
Gold Dialysis & Kidney Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) GOLD KIDNEY OF FLORIDA INC T1 Yes $4.80 FL
Gold Dialysis & Kidney Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) GOLD KIDNEY OF ARIZONA T1 Yes $17.00 AZ
Hamaspik Medicare Select (HMO D-SNP) HAMASPIK, INC. T1 Yes $34.50 NY
CareAdvantage (HMO D-SNP) SAN MATEO HEALTH COMMISSION T2 Yes $0 CA
CalOptima Health OneCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY T2 Yes $0 CA
Troy Medicare (HMO) TROY HEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 NC
Troy Medicare for Dual-eligible Beneficiaries (HMO D-SNP) TROY HEALTH, INC. T4 Yes $0 NC
Contra Costa Health Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) CONTRA COSTA COUNTY MEDICAL SERVICE DBA CONTRA COSTA HEALTH T4 Yes $0 CA
Keystone First VIP Choice (HMO D-SNP) VISTA HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 Yes $0 PA
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) VISTA HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 Yes $0 PA
First Choice VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) SELECT HEALTH OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC. T4 Yes $0 SC
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Next, Inc. T4 Yes $0 DE
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care Choice (HMO D-SNP) AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Next, Inc. T4 Yes $0 DE
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) AMERIHEALTH CARITAS FLORIDA INC T4 Yes $0 FL
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) AMERIHEALTH CARITAS LOUISIANA, INC. T4 Yes $0 LA
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) AMERIHEALTH CARITAS NORTH CAROLINA, INC. T4 Yes $0 NC
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) AMERIHEALTH MICHIGAN, INC. T4 Yes $0 MI
PHP (HMO C-SNP) AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION T4 Yes $0 CA
VNS Health Total (HMO D-SNP) VNS CHOICE T4 Yes $0 NY
Leon MediExtra (HMO) LEON HEALTH, INC. T4 No $0 FL
Leon MediDual (HMO D-SNP) LEON HEALTH, INC. T4 No $0 FL
Leon MediMore (HMO) LEON HEALTH, INC. T4 No $0 FL
Leon MediMax (HMO D-SNP) LEON HEALTH, INC. T4 No $0 FL
VNS Health EasyCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) VNS CHOICE T4 Yes $51.60 NY
Community Blue Medicare HMO Signature (HMO) Highmark Western and Northeastern New York Inc. T5 Yes $0 NY
Community Blue Medicare HMO Merit (HMO) Highmark Western and Northeastern New York Inc. T5 Yes $0 NY
Community Blue Medicare PPO Signature (PPO) HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY T5 Yes $0 PA
Complete Blue PPO Signature (PPO) HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY T5 Yes $0 PA
Community Blue Medicare Plus PPO Signature (PPO) HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY T5 Yes $0 PA
Complete Blue PPO Signature (PPO) HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY T5 Yes $0 PA
Complete Blue PPO Merit (PPO) HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY T5 Yes $0 PA
Complete Blue PPO Signature (PPO) HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY T5 Yes $0 PA
Complete Blue PPO Distinct (PPO) HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY T5 Yes $0 PA
Community Blue Medicare Plus PPO Signature (PPO) HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY T5 Yes $0 PA
Complete Blue Plus PPO Merit (PPO) HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY T5 Yes $0 PA
Community Blue Medicare PPO Signature (PPO) HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY T5 Yes $0 PA
Complete Blue PPO Merit (PPO) HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY T5 Yes $0 PA
Community Blue Medicare HMO Signature (HMO) HIGHMARK CHOICE COMPANY T5 Yes $0 PA
Security Blue HMO-POS ValueRx (HMO-POS) HIGHMARK CHOICE COMPANY T5 Yes $0 PA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is sargramostim 0.25 MG/ML Injectable Solution [Leukine] covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, sargramostim 0.25 MG/ML Injectable Solution [Leukine] is covered by 473 Medicare Part D plans (9.3% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is sargramostim 0.25 MG/ML Injectable Solution [Leukine] on Medicare Part D plans?

sargramostim 0.25 MG/ML Injectable Solution [Leukine] averages Tier 4.1 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 5.

Does sargramostim 0.25 MG/ML Injectable Solution [Leukine] require prior authorization?

74.1% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for sargramostim 0.25 MG/ML Injectable Solution [Leukine]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0%.

How much does Medicare spend on sargramostim 0.25 MG/ML Injectable Solution [Leukine]?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on sargramostim 0.25 MG/ML Injectable Solution [Leukine] was $3,139,334, covering 113 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $27,781.71.

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