LINZESS 72 ug Capsule, Gelatin Coated

Also known as Linaclotide. Coverage in South Carolina (CMS PDP Region 09).

11 of 11 stand-alone Part D plans in South Carolina cover this drug on tier 3–4.

Lowest 30-day cost $45.00 at a preferred pharmacy. 11 of 11 plans apply a prior authorization, step therapy or quantity limit.

80 Medicare Advantage plans in SC do cover it

Medicare Advantage plans carry their own formularies, separate from stand-alone Part D. A patient on an MA-PD plan may have coverage even where no PDP lists the drug. SC: 80 plans.

Every plan that covers it

Plan	Tier	30-day preferred	90-day mail	Unit cost	Est. 30-day fill	Restrictions
Humana Basic Rx Plan (PDP)$10.10/mo premium · $615.00 deductible	3Preferred Brand	25%	20%	$9.0451	$27.143 units	Quantity limit 3 per 30 days
Humana Value Rx Plan (PDP)$65.60/mo premium · $601.00 deductible	3Preferred Brand	19%	14%	$9.0451	$27.143 units	Quantity limit 3 per 30 days
HealthSpring Extra Rx (PDP)$71.20/mo premium · $615.00 deductible	3Preferred Brand	17%	17%	$8.8812	$26.643 units	Quantity limit 3 per 30 days
SilverScript Choice (PDP)$98.40/mo premium · $615.00 deductible	3Preferred Brand	18%	18%	$9.4904	$28.473 units	Quantity limit 3 per 30 days
AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHC (PDP)$122.10/mo premium · $615.00 deductible	3Preferred Brand	18%	18%	$9.6164	$28.853 units	Quantity limit 3 per 30 days
AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC (PDP)$139.20/mo premium · $130.00 deductible	3Preferred Brand	17%	17%	$9.6164	$28.853 units	Quantity limit 3 per 30 days
BlueCross Rx Value (PDP)$139.70/mo premium · $615.00 deductible	3Preferred Brand	17%	17%	$9.0644	$27.193 units	Quantity limit 3 per 30 days
Humana Premier Rx Plan (PDP)$145.60/mo premium · $0.00 deductible	3Preferred Brand	$45.00	$125.00	$9.0451	$27.143 units	Quantity limit 3 per 30 days
HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP)$152.50/mo premium · $615.00 deductible	3Preferred Brand	21%	21%	$8.8925	$26.683 units	Quantity limit 3 per 30 days
Wellcare Value Script (PDP)$4.80/mo premium · $615.00 deductible	4Non-Preferred Drug	40%	40%	$8.6370	$25.913 units	Quantity limit 3 per 30 days
Wellcare Classic (PDP)$9.70/mo premium · $615.00 deductible	4Non-Preferred Drug	27%	27%	$8.6370	$25.913 units	Quantity limit 3 per 30 days

Cost-sharing is the initial coverage phase at a preferred pharmacy; a percentage is coinsurance of the plan’s negotiated price, and the deductible may apply first. CMS publishes a negotiated price per unit, so the 30-day fill is shown only where the plan’s own quantity limit supplies the quantity.

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