DIFICID 200 mg/5mL Granule, For Suspension
Also known as Fidaxomicin. Coverage in South Carolina (CMS PDP Region 09).
3 of 11 stand-alone Part D plans in South Carolina cover this drug on tier 5.
2 of 3 plans apply a prior authorization, step therapy or quantity limit.
40 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: 40 plans.
Every plan that covers it
| Plan | Tier | 30-day preferred | 90-day mail | Unit cost | Est. 30-day fill | Restrictions |
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| HealthSpring Extra Rx (PDP)$71.20/mo premium · $615.00 deductible | 5Specialty Tier | 25% | — | $36.4808 | $14,884.17408 units |
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| SilverScript Choice (PDP)$98.40/mo premium · $615.00 deductible | 5Specialty Tier | 25% | — | $39.8117 | — | None |
| HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP)$152.50/mo premium · $615.00 deductible | 5Specialty Tier | 25% | — | $36.4858 | $14,886.21408 units |
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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.