tetrabenazine 25 MG Oral Tablet [Xenazine]

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tetrabenazine

RxCUI: 805462

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0.2%
Plan Coverage
8
Plans Covering
T3
Avg Tier
50%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for tetrabenazine 25 MG Oral Tablet [Xenazine]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, tetrabenazine 25 MG Oral Tablet [Xenazine] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 805462, generic name tetrabenazine) appears on 2 distinct formulary files spanning 8 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 tetrabenazine 25 MG Oral Tablet [Xenazine] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 50% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 50% apply quantity limits.

Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 3,523 Part D beneficiaries filled tetrabenazine 25 MG Oral Tablet [Xenazine] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $58,876,344 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $16,711.99. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry tetrabenazine 25 MG Oral Tablet [Xenazine] today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
2
Plans covering
8
Coverage rate
0.2%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 5
Average tier
Tier 3, Preferred Brand

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
50% of formularies
Step therapy required
0% of formularies
Quantity limits
50% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
3,523
Total spending
$58,876,344
Avg per beneficiary
$16,711.99

Tier Distribution Across Plans

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

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering tetrabenazine 25 MG Oral Tablet [Xenazine]

8 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
Óptimo Plus (PPO) TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. T5 No $0 PR
Contigo Plus (HMO C-SNP) TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. T5 No $0 PR
Brillante (HMO-POS) TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. T5 No $0 PR
Enlace Plus (HMO) TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. T5 No $0 PR
ContigoEnMente (HMO C-SNP) TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. T5 No $0 PR
Ahorro Plus (HMO) TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. T5 No $0 PR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is tetrabenazine 25 MG Oral Tablet [Xenazine] covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, tetrabenazine 25 MG Oral Tablet [Xenazine] is covered by 8 Medicare Part D plans (0.2% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is tetrabenazine 25 MG Oral Tablet [Xenazine] on Medicare Part D plans?

tetrabenazine 25 MG Oral Tablet [Xenazine] averages Tier 3 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 5.

Does tetrabenazine 25 MG Oral Tablet [Xenazine] require prior authorization?

50% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for tetrabenazine 25 MG Oral Tablet [Xenazine]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 50%.

How much does Medicare spend on tetrabenazine 25 MG Oral Tablet [Xenazine]?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on tetrabenazine 25 MG Oral Tablet [Xenazine] was $58,876,344, covering 3,523 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $16,711.99.

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