sorafenib 200 MG Oral Tablet [Nexavar]

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sorafenib

RxCUI: 615979

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0.2%
Plan Coverage
12
Plans Covering
T3
Avg Tier
100%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for sorafenib 200 MG Oral Tablet [Nexavar]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, sorafenib 200 MG Oral Tablet [Nexavar] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 615979, generic name sorafenib) appears on 2 distinct formulary files spanning 12 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 0.2% 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.

Real-world access to sorafenib 200 MG Oral Tablet [Nexavar] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 100% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 100% apply quantity limits.

Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 916 Part D beneficiaries filled sorafenib 200 MG Oral Tablet [Nexavar] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $32,402,948 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $35,374.40. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry sorafenib 200 MG Oral Tablet [Nexavar] today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
2
Plans covering
12
Coverage rate
0.2%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 5
Average tier
Tier 3, Preferred Brand

Restrictions

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

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
916
Total spending
$32,402,948
Avg per beneficiary
$35,374.40

Tier Distribution Across Plans

2 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
10 plans
Tier 5, Specialty

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering sorafenib 200 MG Oral Tablet [Nexavar]

12 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
Health First Rewards H1099-014 (HMO) HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS T5 Yes $0 FL
Health First SunSaver H1099-016 (HMO) HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS T5 Yes $0 FL
Health First Complete Care H1099-023 (HMO) HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS T5 Yes $0 FL
Health First Emerald Plus H1099-024 (HMO) HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS T5 Yes $0 FL
Health First Premier Access H1099-025 (HMO-POS) HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS T5 Yes $0 FL
Health First Emerald Plus H1099-026 (HMO) HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS T5 Yes $0 FL
Health First Premier Access H1099-027 (HMO-POS) HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS T5 Yes $0 FL
Health First Emerald Plus H1099-028 (HMO) HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS T5 Yes $0 FL
Health First Value H1099-006 (HMO) HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS T5 Yes $15.00 FL
Health First Classic H1099-001 (HMO-POS) HEALTH FIRST HEALTH PLANS T5 Yes $49.40 FL

Frequently Asked Questions

Is sorafenib 200 MG Oral Tablet [Nexavar] covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, sorafenib 200 MG Oral Tablet [Nexavar] is covered by 12 Medicare Part D plans (0.2% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is sorafenib 200 MG Oral Tablet [Nexavar] on Medicare Part D plans?

sorafenib 200 MG Oral Tablet [Nexavar] averages Tier 3 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 5.

Does sorafenib 200 MG Oral Tablet [Nexavar] require prior authorization?

100% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for sorafenib 200 MG Oral Tablet [Nexavar]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 100%.

How much does Medicare spend on sorafenib 200 MG Oral Tablet [Nexavar]?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on sorafenib 200 MG Oral Tablet [Nexavar] was $32,402,948, covering 916 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $35,374.40.

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