VELTASSA 1 g Powder, For Suspension
Also known as Patiromer. Coverage in Alaska (CMS PDP Region 34).
2 of 9 stand-alone Part D plans in Alaska cover this drug on tier 4.
2 of 2 plans apply a prior authorization, step therapy or quantity limit.
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 Assurance Rx (PDP)$0.00/mo premium · $615.00 deductible | 4Non-Preferred Drug | 29% | 29% | $8.4692 | $101.6312 units |
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| AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC (PDP)$100.20/mo premium · $130.00 deductible | 4Non-Preferred Drug | 35% | — | $9.2346 | $110.8212 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.