sodium phenylbutyrate 500 MG Oral Tablet [Buphenyl]

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sodium phenylbutyrate

RxCUI: 213196

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.
0%
Plan Coverage
2
Plans Covering
T1
Avg Tier
100%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for sodium phenylbutyrate 500 MG Oral Tablet [Buphenyl]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, sodium phenylbutyrate 500 MG Oral Tablet [Buphenyl] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 213196, generic name sodium phenylbutyrate) 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 sodium phenylbutyrate 500 MG Oral Tablet [Buphenyl] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 100% 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 69 Part D beneficiaries filled sodium phenylbutyrate 500 MG Oral Tablet [Buphenyl] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $3,435,632 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $49,791.77. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry sodium phenylbutyrate 500 MG Oral Tablet [Buphenyl] 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
100% of formularies
Step therapy required
0% of formularies
Quantity limits
0% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
69
Total spending
$3,435,632
Avg per beneficiary
$49,791.77

Tier Distribution Across Plans

2 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering sodium phenylbutyrate 500 MG Oral Tablet [Buphenyl]

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 Yes $0 NY
Hamaspik Medicare Select (HMO D-SNP) HAMASPIK, INC. T1 Yes $34.50 NY

Frequently Asked Questions

Is sodium phenylbutyrate 500 MG Oral Tablet [Buphenyl] covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, sodium phenylbutyrate 500 MG Oral Tablet [Buphenyl] is covered by 2 Medicare Part D plans (0% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is sodium phenylbutyrate 500 MG Oral Tablet [Buphenyl] on Medicare Part D plans?

sodium phenylbutyrate 500 MG Oral Tablet [Buphenyl] averages Tier 1 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 1.

Does sodium phenylbutyrate 500 MG Oral Tablet [Buphenyl] require prior authorization?

100% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for sodium phenylbutyrate 500 MG Oral Tablet [Buphenyl]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0%.

How much does Medicare spend on sodium phenylbutyrate 500 MG Oral Tablet [Buphenyl]?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on sodium phenylbutyrate 500 MG Oral Tablet [Buphenyl] was $3,435,632, covering 69 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $49,791.77.

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