Medicare Advantage Drug Cost for Theophylline
There are 50 Medicare Advantage Plans with additional prescription drug coverage for Theophylline available to residents in Texas. The average retail unit cost (e.g. per pill) for a 30-day supply at in-area retail pharmacies is $0.18 ($5.40). Theophylline is typically listed as a Tier 4 drug on the formulary and does not require prior authorization.
Below is the average retail cost and your co-pay for Theophylline in Texas. You can also see if each plan requires prior authorization, step therapy or has drug quantity limits. Please check the formulary for different brand and generic drug names. Every Medicare Advantage Plan will vary in coverage, co-pays, costs and premiums. This chart can help you sort through different plan details to find a Medicare Advantage Plan in Bexar with the best coverage and the cheapest prices for your medications in Texas.
| Proprietary Name: | Theophylline |
|---|---|
| Generic Name: | Theophylline |
| Drug Package: | 473 Ml In 1 Bottle |
| Drug Strength: | 80mg/15mL |
| Substance: | Theophylline Anhydrous |
| Dosage Form: | Solution |
| Route: | Oral |
| Labeler: | Tris Pharma Inc |
| Pen Name: | Human Prescription Drug |
| NDC# | 27808003301 |
| RX# | 313306 |
| Days Supply: | 30 |
| Coverage Phase: | Initial Coverage |
| Plan Year: | 2023 |
| County: | Bexar |
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Medicare Advantage Coverage for Theophylline in Texas
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| Plan Name ⇅ |
Tier Level |
Your Cost Preferred |
Cost Non Preferred |
Cost |
Limit Amt/ Days |
Prior Auth Y/N |
Step Therapy Y/N |
Avg Unit Cost (x30) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage |
2 | NA | $10 | NA | / | N | N | $0.15 ($4.36) |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Choice |
2 | NA | $14 | NA | / | N | N | $0.15 ($4.36) |
| AARP Medicare Advantage SecureHorizons |
2 | NA | $0 | NA | / | N | N | $0.15 ($4.36) |
| Aetna Medicare Choice Plan |
2 | $10 | $20 | $10 | / | N | N | $0.13 ($3.86) |
| Aetna Medicare Premier Plan |
2 | $10 | $20 | $10 | / | N | N | $0.05 ($1.57) |
| Aetna Medicare Prime Plan |
2 | $10 | $20 | $10 | / | N | N | $0.13 ($3.86) |
| Aetna Medicare Value Plan |
2 | $0 | $20 | $0 | / | N | N | $0.13 ($3.86) |
| Amerivantage Choice |
2 | $15 | $20 | NA | / | N | N | $0.13 ($3.82) |
| Amerivantage Classic |
2 | $10 | $15 | NA | / | N | N | $0.15 ($4.50) |
| Amerivantage Classic Plus |
2 | $12 | $17 | NA | / | N | N | $0.13 ($3.82) |
| Amerivantage Select Plus |
2 | $10 | $15 | NA | / | N | N | $0.13 ($3.82) |
| Clover Health Choice |
4 | $90 | $100 | NA | / | N | N | $0.16 ($4.71) |
| Community First Medicare Advantage Alamo Plan |
2 | NA | $7 | NA | / | N | N | $0.12 ($3.70) |
| Devoted CORE San Antonio |
4 | NA | $99 | NA | / | N | N | $0.15 ($4.56) |
| Devoted PRIME San Antonio |
4 | NA | 25% | NA | / | N | N | $0.15 ($4.56) |
| Molina Medicare Choice Care |
2 | NA | $12 | NA | / | N | N | $0.16 ($4.67) |
| Molina Medicare Choice Care Select |
2 | NA | $20 | NA | / | N | N | $0.16 ($4.67) |
| UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Choice |
2 | NA | $12 | NA | / | N | N | $0.13 ($3.86) |
| Wellcare Assist |
4 | 44% | 44% | 44% | / | N | N | $0.18 ($5.32) |
| Wellcare Complement Assist |
4 | 47% | 47% | 47% | / | N | N | $0.18 ($5.32) |
| Wellcare No Premium |
4 | $90 | $100 | $90 | / | N | N | $0.18 ($5.33) |
| Wellcare No Premium Rx Plus Open |
4 | 48% | 50% | 48% | / | N | N | $0.14 ($4.33) |
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SNP Prescription Drug Cost for Theophylline
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Do any Medicare Advantage Plans Cover Theophylline? Yes, 50 Medicare Advantage Plans cover this drug in Texas.
How much does Theophylline Cost? $0.18, the average retail cost in Texas is $0.18 per unit or $5.40 for a 30-day supply at in-area pharmacies.
What Tier is Theophylline? Tier 4, most Advantage Plans list Theophylline on Tier 4 on their formulary. Usually, the higher the tier, the more you have to pay for the medication.
Do I need Prior Authorization for Theophylline? No, the majority of Medicare Prescription Plans do not require prior authorization from your doctor for Theophylline.
Most plans have 4 levels of coverage. The exception is the $0 Deductible Plans.
1.Pre-Deductable: Before you reach the plans deductible. Some plans offer select Pre-deductible drug Coverage
2.Initial Coverage: (ICL) After you reach the plans deductible but before the Initial Coverage limit.
3.Coverage Gap: (AKA Donut Hole) After you reach the plans ICL but before the Catastrophic of $7550 in 2022.
4.Catastrophic: Anything over $7550 you will receive a significant increase in coverage.
Formulary Definitions:
Tier Level: Medicare drug plans place drugs into different "tiers" on their formularies. Drugs in each tier have a different cost. A drug in a lower tier will generally cost you less.
Cost Preferred: Your Cost for the Drug at the Providers In Network Preferred Pharmacy. As a Percent of the total drug cost or a flat rate.
Cost Non Preferred: Your Cost for the Prescription Drug at a Non-Preferred Pharmacy. As a Percent of the total drug cost or a flat rate.
Cost Mail: Your Cost for Prescription Drugs through a Mail Order Pharmacy. As a Percent of the total drug cost or a flat rate.
Quantity Limit Amount/Days: Certain drugs have a Quantity Limit. That means the plan will only cover the drug up to a designated quantity or amount. If your prescribing doctor feels it is necessary to exceed the set limit, he or she must get prior approval before the higher quantity will be covered.
Prior Authorization: Certain Drugs require you or your doctor to get prior authorization in order to be covered. Usually just an additional form. If you dont get approval, the plan may not cover the drug.
Step Therapy: Means you must first try one drug to treat your medical condition before the plan will cover another drug for the same condition. If you have already tried other drugs or your doctor thinks they are not right for you, you and your doctor can ask the plan to cover this drug.
Avg Unit Cost: Average unit cost (e.g. per pill) for specified days supply at in-area retail pharmacies. A pharmacy is considered in-area when it is geographically located in the service area.
What if a drug I need is not listed?
Please check the formulary for different brand and generic names. If you still cannot locate your drugs, your plan may not offer coverage. Talk to your doctor first about changing your prescription to a drug on your plans formulary. If this is not an option, you can request an exception to have the plan review its coverage decision based on your individual circumstances.
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Source:CMS Formulary Data Q4 2022
Source:NDC Directory by FDA.gov
**We make every attempt to keep our information accurate. But please check with the plan providers to verify all information.