BICILLIN L-A 2400000 [iU]/4mL Injection, Suspension
Also known as Penicillin G Benzathine. Coverage in California (CMS PDP Region 32).
12 of 12 stand-alone Part D plans in California cover this drug on tier 4.
2 of 12 plans apply a prior authorization, step therapy or quantity limit.
370 Medicare Advantage plans in CA 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. CA: 370 plans.
Every plan that covers it
| Plan | Tier | 30-day preferred | 90-day mail | Unit cost | Est. 30-day fill | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP)$0.00/mo premium · $615.00 deductible | 4Non-Preferred Drug | 29% | 29% | $194.0929 | — |
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| Wellcare Value Script (PDP)$5.70/mo premium · $615.00 deductible | 4Non-Preferred Drug | 40% | 40% | $189.4269 | — | None |
| Wellcare Classic (PDP)$6.20/mo premium · $615.00 deductible | 4Non-Preferred Drug | 31% | 31% | $189.4269 | — | None |
| HealthSpring Extra Rx (PDP)$70.60/mo premium · $615.00 deductible | 4Non-Preferred Drug | 30% | 30% | $194.1256 | — |
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| SilverScript Choice (PDP)$103.60/mo premium · $615.00 deductible | 4Non-Preferred Drug | 33% | 33% | $204.6331 | — | None |
| Humana Value Rx Plan (PDP)$104.60/mo premium · $601.00 deductible | 4Non-Preferred Drug | 32% | — | $198.9819 | — | None |
| AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHC (PDP)$109.40/mo premium · $615.00 deductible | 4Non-Preferred Drug | 38% | — | $210.4027 | — | None |
| Humana Basic Rx Plan (PDP)$132.20/mo premium · $615.00 deductible | 4Non-Preferred Drug | 32% | — | $198.9819 | — | None |
| AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC (PDP)$165.40/mo premium · $130.00 deductible | 4Non-Preferred Drug | 31% | — | $210.4027 | — | None |
| Humana Premier Rx Plan (PDP)$172.90/mo premium · $0.00 deductible | 4Non-Preferred Drug | 50% | 50% | $198.9819 | — | None |
| Blue Shield Rx Plus (PDP)$199.70/mo premium · $615.00 deductible | 4Non-Preferred Drug | 49% | 49% | $203.3406 | — | None |
| Blue Shield Rx Enhanced (PDP)$227.80/mo premium · $0.00 deductible | 4Non-Preferred Drug | 37% | 37% | $203.3406 | — | None |
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.