somatropin 6 MG Cartridge [Humatrope]

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somatropin

RxCUI: 729234

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2.6%
Plan Coverage
130
Plans Covering
T3.6
Avg Tier
100%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for somatropin 6 MG Cartridge [Humatrope]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, somatropin 6 MG Cartridge [Humatrope] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 729234, generic name somatropin) appears on 15 distinct formulary files spanning 130 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 2.6% 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 3.6.

Real-world access to somatropin 6 MG Cartridge [Humatrope] 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 1,572 Part D beneficiaries filled somatropin 6 MG Cartridge [Humatrope] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $27,196,427 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $17,300.53. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry somatropin 6 MG Cartridge [Humatrope] today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
15
Plans covering
130
Coverage rate
2.6%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 5
Average tier
Tier 4, Non-Preferred

Restrictions

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

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
1,572
Total spending
$27,196,427
Avg per beneficiary
$17,300.53

Tier Distribution Across Plans

7 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
1 plans
Tier 2, Generic
77 plans
Tier 4, Non-Preferred
15 plans
Tier 5, Specialty

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering somatropin 6 MG Cartridge [Humatrope]

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

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
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 Yes $0 MA
Mass General Brigham One Care (HMO D-SNP) MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM HEALTH PLAN, INC T1 Yes $0 MA
CalOptima Health OneCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY T2 Yes $0 CA
BlueCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) VOLUNTEER STATE HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 TN
BlueCare Plus Choice (HMO D-SNP) VOLUNTEER STATE HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 TN
BlueCare Plus Select (HMO D-SNP) VOLUNTEER STATE HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 TN
SCAN Connections (HMO D-SNP) SCAN HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
SCAN Connections at Home (HMO D-SNP) SCAN HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
SCAN Classic (HMO) SCAN HEALTH PLAN NEVADA, INC. T4 Yes $0 NV
SCAN Balance (HMO C-SNP) SCAN HEALTH PLAN NEVADA, INC. T4 Yes $0 NV
SCAN Strive (HMO C-SNP) SCAN HEALTH PLAN NEVADA, INC. T4 Yes $0 NV
SCAN MyChoice (HMO) SCAN HEALTH PLAN NEVADA, INC. T4 Yes $0 NV
SCAN Classic (HMO) SCAN DESERT HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 Yes $0 AZ
SCAN Balance (HMO C-SNP) SCAN DESERT HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 Yes $0 AZ
SCAN Embrace (HMO-POS I-SNP) SCAN DESERT HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 Yes $0 AZ
SCAN Strive (HMO C-SNP) SCAN DESERT HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 Yes $0 AZ
SCAN MyChoice (HMO) SCAN DESERT HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 Yes $0 AZ
SCAN Classic WA (HMO) SCAN HEALTH PLAN (WA) T4 Yes $0 WA
SCAN MyChoice WA (HMO) SCAN HEALTH PLAN (WA) T4 Yes $0 WA
SCAN Classic (HMO) SCAN HEALTH PLAN (NM) T4 Yes $0 NM
SCAN Balance (HMO C-SNP) SCAN HEALTH PLAN (NM) T4 Yes $0 NM
SCAN Strive (HMO C-SNP) SCAN HEALTH PLAN (NM) T4 Yes $0 NM
SCAN MyChoice (HMO) SCAN HEALTH PLAN (NM) T4 Yes $0 NM
SCAN Classic (HMO) SCAN HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
SCAN Classic (HMO) SCAN HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
SCAN Classic (HMO) SCAN HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
SCAN Classic (HMO) SCAN HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
SCAN Classic (HMO) SCAN HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
SCAN Classic (HMO) SCAN HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
SCAN Classic (HMO) SCAN HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
SCAN Balance (HMO C-SNP) SCAN HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
SCAN Prime (HMO) SCAN HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
SCAN Classic (HMO) SCAN HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
SCAN Balance (HMO C-SNP) SCAN HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
SCAN Classic (HMO) SCAN HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
SCAN Balance (HMO C-SNP) SCAN HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
SCAN Alta (HMO) SCAN HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
SCAN Venture (HMO) SCAN HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
SCAN Venture (HMO) SCAN HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
SCAN Embrace (HMO I-SNP) SCAN HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
SCAN Embrace (HMO I-SNP) SCAN HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
SCAN Embrace (HMO-POS I-SNP) SCAN HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
SCAN Affirm partnered with Included LGBTQ+ Health (HMO) SCAN HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
SCAN Affirm partnered with Included LGBTQ+ Health (HMO) SCAN HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
SCAN Strive (HMO C-SNP) SCAN HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is somatropin 6 MG Cartridge [Humatrope] covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, somatropin 6 MG Cartridge [Humatrope] is covered by 130 Medicare Part D plans (2.6% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is somatropin 6 MG Cartridge [Humatrope] on Medicare Part D plans?

somatropin 6 MG Cartridge [Humatrope] averages Tier 3.6 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 5.

Does somatropin 6 MG Cartridge [Humatrope] require prior authorization?

100% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for somatropin 6 MG Cartridge [Humatrope]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0%.

How much does Medicare spend on somatropin 6 MG Cartridge [Humatrope]?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on somatropin 6 MG Cartridge [Humatrope] was $27,196,427, covering 1,572 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $17,300.53.

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