ticagrelor 90 MG Oral Tablet [Brilinta]

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ticagrelor

RxCUI: 1116639

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.
4.7%
Plan Coverage
237
Plans Covering
T2.6
Avg Tier
0%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for ticagrelor 90 MG Oral Tablet [Brilinta]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, ticagrelor 90 MG Oral Tablet [Brilinta] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 1116639, generic name ticagrelor) appears on 72 distinct formulary files spanning 237 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 4.7% of enrollable Part D products, selective placement; verify formulary inclusion before enrolling. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 4, with a cross-plan average of Tier 2.6.

Real-world access to ticagrelor 90 MG Oral Tablet [Brilinta] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% 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 234,770 Part D beneficiaries filled ticagrelor 90 MG Oral Tablet [Brilinta] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $691,725,954 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $2,946.40. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry ticagrelor 90 MG Oral Tablet [Brilinta] today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
72
Plans covering
237
Coverage rate
4.7%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 4
Average tier
Tier 3, Preferred Brand

Restrictions

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

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
234,770
Total spending
$691,725,954
Avg per beneficiary
$2,946.40

Tier Distribution Across Plans

28 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
7 plans
Tier 2, Generic
65 plans
Tier 3, Preferred Brand

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering ticagrelor 90 MG Oral Tablet [Brilinta]

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

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
Sentara Community Complete Select (HMO D-SNP) SENTARA HEALTH PLANS T1 No $0 VA
Sentara Community Complete (HMO D-SNP) SENTARA HEALTH PLANS T1 No $0 VA
Hamaspik Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP) HAMASPIK, INC. T1 No $0 NY
SeniorCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) SOUTH COUNTRY HEALTH ALLIANCE T1 No $0 MN
AbilityCare (HMO D-SNP) SOUTH COUNTRY HEALTH ALLIANCE T1 No $0 MN
Alameda Alliance Wellness (HMO D-SNP) ALAMEDA ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH T1 No $0 CA
Elevate Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP) DENVER HEALTH MEDICAL PLAN, INC. T1 No $0 CO
AllCare Advantage Redwood Rx (HMO D-SNP) ALLCARE HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $0 OR
PrimeWest Senior Health Complete (HMO D-SNP) PRIMEWEST RURAL MN HEALTH CARE ACCESS INITIATIVE T1 No $0 MN
Prime Health Complete (HMO D-SNP) PRIMEWEST RURAL MN HEALTH CARE ACCESS INITIATIVE T1 No $0 MN
Alterwood Advantage Dual Secure (HMO D-SNP) ALTERWOOD ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 No $0 MD
Nascentia Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL NEW YORK T1 No $0 NY
Abilis Health Community (HMO I-SNP) SIGNATURE ADVANTAGE, LLC T1 No $0 KY, TN
Arkansas Integrated Providers (AIP) Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) ARKANSAS SUPERIOR SELECT, INC. T1 No $0 AR
Gold Dialysis & Kidney Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) GOLD KIDNEY OF FLORIDA INC T1 No $4.80 FL
Texas Independence Health Plan, Inc. (HMO I-SNP) TEXAS INDEPENDENCE HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $4.80 TX
Texas Independence Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) TEXAS INDEPENDENCE HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $4.80 TX
Tribute Select (HMO-POS I-SNP) ARKANSAS SUPERIOR SELECT, INC. T1 No $8.90 AR
ATRIO Special Needs Plan (HMO D-SNP) ATRIO HEALTH PLANS T1 No $10.50 OR
ATRIO Special Needs Plan (HMO D-SNP) ATRIO HEALTH PLANS T1 No $10.50 OR
Gold Dialysis & Kidney Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) GOLD KIDNEY OF ARIZONA T1 No $17.00 AZ
Alterwood Advantage Dual Value (HMO D-SNP) ALTERWOOD ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 No $31.20 MD
Valor Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) TSG GUARD, INC. T1 No $31.40 OH
WV Senior Advantage (HMO I-SNP) WEST VIRGINIA SENIOR ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 No $32.70 WV
Hamaspik Medicare Select (HMO D-SNP) HAMASPIK, INC. T1 No $34.50 NY
Abilis Health (HMO I-SNP) SIGNATURE ADVANTAGE, LLC T1 No $35.90 KY, TN
CommuniCare Advantage ISNP (HMO I-SNP) OH CHS SNP INC. T1 No $38.40 IN, MD, OH
Nascentia Skilled Nursing Facility (HMO I-SNP) VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL NEW YORK T1 No $58.80 NY
BlueCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) VOLUNTEER STATE HEALTH PLAN T2 No $0 TN
BlueCare Plus Choice (HMO D-SNP) VOLUNTEER STATE HEALTH PLAN T2 No $0 TN
BlueCare Plus Select (HMO D-SNP) VOLUNTEER STATE HEALTH PLAN T2 No $0 TN
PHP (HMO C-SNP) AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION T2 No $0 CA
DualConnect (HMO D-SNP) SANTA CLARA COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY T2 No $0 CA
VNS Health Total (HMO D-SNP) VNS CHOICE T2 No $0 NY
VNS Health EasyCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) VNS CHOICE T2 No $51.60 NY
BlueAdvantage Sapphire (PPO) BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD OF TENNESSEE, INC. T3 No $0 TN
BlueAdvantage Sapphire (PPO) BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD OF TENNESSEE, INC. T3 No $0 TN
BlueAdvantage Garnet (PPO) BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD OF TENNESSEE, INC. T3 No $0 TN
BlueAdvantage Garnet (PPO) BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD OF TENNESSEE, INC. T3 No $0 TN
BlueAdvantage Sapphire (PPO) BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD OF TENNESSEE, INC. T3 No $0 TN
BlueAdvantage Sapphire (PPO) BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD OF TENNESSEE, INC. T3 No $0 GA
BlueAdvantage Total Heart and Diabetes (PPO C-SNP) BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD OF TENNESSEE, INC. T3 No $0 GA, TN
BlueAdvantage Total Heart and Diabetes (PPO C-SNP) BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD OF TENNESSEE, INC. T3 No $0 TN
Personal Choice 65 Achieve Rx (PPO) QCC INSURANCE COMPANY T3 No $0 PA
Keystone 65 Focus Rx (HMO-POS) KEYSTONE HEALTH PLAN EAST, INC. T3 No $0 PA
Keystone 65 Focus Rx (HMO-POS) KEYSTONE HEALTH PLAN EAST, INC. T3 No $0 PA
Keystone 65 Basic Rx (HMO) KEYSTONE HEALTH PLAN EAST, INC. T3 No $0 PA
AmeriHealth Medicare Core (PPO) AMERIHEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW JERSEY T3 No $0 NJ
AmeriHealth Medicare Ultimate (PPO) AMERIHEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW JERSEY T3 No $0 NJ
Health New England Medicare Compass (PPO) HEALTH NEW ENGLAND, INC. T3 No $0 MA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ticagrelor 90 MG Oral Tablet [Brilinta] covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, ticagrelor 90 MG Oral Tablet [Brilinta] is covered by 237 Medicare Part D plans (4.7% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is ticagrelor 90 MG Oral Tablet [Brilinta] on Medicare Part D plans?

ticagrelor 90 MG Oral Tablet [Brilinta] averages Tier 2.6 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.

Does ticagrelor 90 MG Oral Tablet [Brilinta] require prior authorization?

0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for ticagrelor 90 MG Oral Tablet [Brilinta]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0%.

How much does Medicare spend on ticagrelor 90 MG Oral Tablet [Brilinta]?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on ticagrelor 90 MG Oral Tablet [Brilinta] was $691,725,954, covering 234,770 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $2,946.40.

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