Aranesp
Generic: darbepoetin alfa
0.01 MG, 0.025 MG, 0.0252 MG, 0.04 MG, 0.04 MG, 0.06 MG, 0.1 MG, 0.15 MG, 0.2 MG, 0.3 MG, 0.5 MG — Prefilled Syringe
Erythropoiesis-stimulating Agent
Also known as:
darbepoetin alfa
Aranesp 10 Mcg/0.4 Ml Syringe
Aranesp 25 Mcg/0.42 Ml Syringe
Aranesp 40 Mcg/0.4 Ml Syringe
Aranesp 60 Mcg/0.3 Ml Syringe
Aranesp 100 Mcg/0.5 Ml Syringe
Aranesp 150 Mcg/0.3 Ml Syringe
Aranesp 200 Mcg/0.4 Ml Syringe
Aranesp 300 Mcg/0.6 Ml Syringe
Aranesp 500 Mcg/1 Ml Syringe
Aranesp 25 Mcg/Ml Vial
Aranesp 40 Mcg/Ml Vial
Aranesp 60 Mcg/Ml Vial
Aranesp 100 Mcg/Ml Vial
Aranesp 200 Mcg/Ml Vial
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Coverage by Insurer
Informational only — Coverage rules change frequently; verify tier placement and restrictions with your plan or pharmacy before acting.
Ambetter (Centene)
29 plans| Plan | Tier | Prior Auth | Step Therapy | Quantity Limit | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Complete Gold | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Standard Expanded Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Standard Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Standard Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Elite Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Focused Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Complete Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Everyday Bronze | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Elite Bronze | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Clear Silver with $0 Insulin Options | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Standard Silver | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Standard Gold | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Elite Bronze with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Focused Silver with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Complete Gold with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Standard Expanded Bronze with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Standard Silver with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Standard Gold with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
AmeriHealth Caritas NC
10 plans| Plan | Tier | Prior Auth | Step Therapy | Quantity Limit | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Signature + No Referrals | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Off-Marketplace Low + No Referrals | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Premier + No Referrals | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Essential + No Referrals | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Premier + No Referrals | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Premier + No Referrals | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Off-Marketplace High + No Referrals | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Signature + No Referrals | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Signature + No Referrals | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Essential + No Referrals | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal
3 plans| Plan | Tier | Prior Auth | Step Therapy | Quantity Limit | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BCBS Federal Focus 2026
via Aranesp Albumin Free |
Tier 2 - Preferred Brand | ✓ | — | — | PA |
|
BCBS Federal Basic Option 2026
via Aranesp Albumin Free |
Tier 4 - Preferred Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
|
BCBS Federal Standard Option 2026
via Aranesp Albumin Free |
Tier 4 - Preferred Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC
5 plans| Plan | Tier | Prior Auth | Step Therapy | Quantity Limit | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BCBSNC Blue Value 2026
via Aranesp Albumin Free |
Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
|
BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance 2026
via Aranesp Albumin Free |
Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
|
BCBSNC Blue Advantage 2026
via Aranesp Albumin Free |
Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
|
BCBSNC Blue Local 2026
via Aranesp Albumin Free |
Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
|
BCBSNC Blue Care 2026
via Aranesp Albumin Free |
Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
Cigna
20 plans| Plan | Tier | Prior Auth | Step Therapy | Quantity Limit | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connect Silver RD 2200 Indiv Med Deductible | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Silver | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Connect Silver RD CMS Standard | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Connect Silver 3000 Indiv Med Deductible | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Connect Gold CMS Standard | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Connect Bronze CMS Standard | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Connect Gold RD CMS Standard | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Connect Bronze RD CMS Standard | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Connect Bronze 6500 Indiv Med Deductible | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Connect Silver CMS Standard | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Connect Silver RD 5000 Indiv Med Deductible | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Connect Bronze 7000 HSA Indiv Med Deductible | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Connect Silver 4400 Indiv Med Deductible | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Connect Silver RD 3500 Indiv Med Deductible | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Connect Bronze RD 5000 Indiv Med Deductible | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Connect Silver 3500 Indiv Med Deductible | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Connect Bronze RD 6000 Indiv Med Deductible | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Connect Bronze 5500 Indiv Med Deductible | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Connect Gold 1500 Indiv Med Deductible | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
Medicare Part D
49 plans| Plan | Tier | Prior Auth | Step Therapy | Quantity Limit | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes Care (HMO C-SNP) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-24 (HMO-POS) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-26 (HMO-POS) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Erickson Advantage Signature (HMO-POS) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Erickson Advantage Guardian (HMO-POS I-SNP) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Erickson Advantage Freedom (HMO-POS) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Erickson Advantage Liberty (HMO-POS) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0019 (PPO) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0021 (HMO-POS) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0022 (HMO-POS) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0007 (HMO-POS) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| UHC Dual Complete NC-D001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0008 (HMO-POS) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0009 (HMO-POS) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0011 (HMO-POS) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0012 (HMO-POS) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC NC-13 (HMO-POS) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC NC-14 (HMO-POS) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| UHC Dual Complete NC-V001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0015 (HMO-POS) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| UHC Nursing Home Plan NC-F001 (PPO I-SNP) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| UHC Dual Complete NC-S001 (PPO D-SNP) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| UHC Dual Complete NC-S2 (PPO D-SNP) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Access from UHC NC-23 (PPO) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0001 (PPO) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0004 (PPO) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0016 (PPO) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0017 (PPO) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| UHC Complete Care NC-25 (HMO-POS C-SNP) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| UHC Complete Care NC-27 (HMO-POS C-SNP) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| UHC Complete Care NC-28 (HMO-POS C-SNP) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Erickson Advantage Champion (HMO-POS C-SNP) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Blue Medicare PPO Enhanced (PPO) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Blue Medicare Enhanced (HMO-POS) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Blue Medicare Choice (HMO) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Blue Medicare Essential (HMO) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Experience Health Medicare Advantage (HMO) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Healthy Blue + Medicare (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Alignment Health Platinum (HMO) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Alignment Health NC Duals (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Alignment Health smartHMO (HMO) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes NCPlus (HMO-POS C-SNP) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Alignment Health Platinum Select (HMO) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| UHC Dual Complete NC-S3 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Alignment Health AVA (PPO) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Troy Medicare (HMO) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Troy Medicare for Dual-eligible Beneficiaries (HMO D-SNP) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
NC State Health Plan
3 plans| Plan | Tier | Prior Auth | Step Therapy | Quantity Limit | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NC State Health Plan - HDHP 2026
via Aranesp Albumin Free |
Tier 5 - Preferred Brand Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
|
NC State Health Plan - 70/30 Standard PPO 2026
via Aranesp Albumin Free |
Tier 5 - Preferred Brand Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
|
NC State Health Plan - 80/20 Plus PPO 2026
via Aranesp Albumin Free |
Tier 5 - Preferred Brand Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
Oscar Health
28 plans| Plan | Tier | Prior Auth | Step Therapy | Quantity Limit | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Simple Diabetes | with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Silver Simple PCP Saver | with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Gold Elite Saver Plus | with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM | with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Bronze Simple Diabetes | with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Bronze Classic 4700 | with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits | with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| AIAN Cost Share | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| AIAN Cost Share | with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Secure | with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Silver Simple Diabetes | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Gold Elite Saver Plus | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Silver Simple PCP Saver | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Bronze Classic 4700 | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Secure | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Silver Classic | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Gold Classic Standard | with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Silver Classic Standard | with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Bronze Classic Standard | with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Gold Classic Standard | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Silver Classic Standard | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Bronze Classic Standard | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| Silver Classic | with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
UnitedHealthcare
13 plans| Plan | Tier | Prior Auth | Step Therapy | Quantity Limit | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Silver Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | Tier 5 - Specialty | — | — | ✓ | QL |
| UHC Bronze Standard+ Dental + Vision (No Referrals) | Tier 5 - Specialty | — | — | ✓ | QL |
| UHC Silver Value + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | Tier 5 - Specialty | — | — | ✓ | QL |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | Tier 5 - Specialty | — | — | ✓ | QL |
| UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) | Tier 5 - Specialty | — | — | ✓ | QL |
| UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | Tier 5 - Specialty | — | — | ✓ | QL |
| UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | Tier 5 - Specialty | — | — | ✓ | QL |
| UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) | Tier 5 - Specialty | — | — | ✓ | QL |
| UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | Tier 5 - Specialty | — | — | ✓ | QL |
| UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals | Tier 5 - Specialty | — | — | ✓ | QL |
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | Tier 5 - Specialty | — | — | ✓ | QL |
| UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) | Tier 5 - Specialty | — | — | ✓ | QL |
| UHC Gold Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | Tier 5 - Specialty | — | — | ✓ | QL |