Cardene

Generic: nicardipine hydrochloride

20 MG

Also known as: nicardipine hydrochloride

Coverage by Insurer

Informational only — Coverage rules change frequently; verify tier placement and restrictions with your plan or pharmacy before acting.
Source: CMS QHP JSON  ·  Formulary date: Jan 1, 2026  ·  Checked: 5 hours, 21 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
Complete Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Standard Silver
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Standard Gold
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Elite Bronze with Atrium Health
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Focused Silver with Atrium Health
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Complete Gold with Atrium Health
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Standard Expanded Bronze with Atrium Health
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Standard Silver with Atrium Health
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Standard Gold with Atrium Health
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Standard Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Standard Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Standard Expanded Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Elite Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Focused Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Complete Gold
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Everyday Bronze
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Elite Bronze
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Clear Silver with $0 Insulin Options
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Standard Expanded Bronze
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Source: CMS QHP JSON  ·  Checked: 5 hours, 21 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Signature + No Referrals
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Essential + No Referrals
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Signature + No Referrals
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Premier + No Referrals
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Essential + No Referrals
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Signature + No Referrals
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Premier + No Referrals
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Premier + No Referrals
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Off-Marketplace Low + No Referrals
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Off-Marketplace High + No Referrals
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Source: CMS QHP JSON  ·  Formulary date: May 13, 2026  ·  Checked: 5 hours, 21 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 1 - Preferred Generic None
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Wellcare Simple Open (PPO)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Wellcare Giveback Open (PPO)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (PPO)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Aetna Medicare Signature Giveback (PPO)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
UHC Nursing Home Plan NC-F001 (PPO I-SNP)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Aetna Medicare Chronic Care Value (HMO C-SNP)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
HealthSpring True Choice (PPO)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
HealthSpring TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
HealthSpring Preferred Select (HMO)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
HealthSpring Preferred Plus (HMO)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
DEVOTED DUAL PLUS 006 NC (HMO D-SNP)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
DEVOTED DUAL 009 NC (HMO D-SNP)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
DEVOTED CORE 001 NC (HMO)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
DEVOTED GIVEBACK 002 NC (HMO)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
DEVOTED GIVEBACK 012 NC (HMO)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Blue Medicare PPO Enhanced (PPO)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Blue Medicare Enhanced (HMO-POS)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Blue Medicare Choice (HMO)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Blue Medicare Essential (HMO)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Experience Health Medicare Advantage (HMO)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Healthy Blue + Medicare (HMO-POS D-SNP)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Alignment Health Platinum (HMO)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Alignment Health NC Duals (HMO-POS D-SNP)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Alignment Health smartHMO (HMO)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes NCPlus (HMO-POS C-SNP)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Alignment Health Platinum Select (HMO)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes Care (HMO C-SNP)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Alignment Health AVA (PPO)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Wellcare Dual Liberty Open (PPO D-SNP)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Wellcare Assist Open (PPO)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Wellcare Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Wellcare Dual Liberty (HMO-POS D-SNP)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Wellcare Dual Reserve (HMO-POS D-SNP)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
UHC Dual Complete NC-S001 (PPO D-SNP)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
UHC Dual Complete NC-S2 (PPO D-SNP)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
AARP Medicare Advantage Access from UHC NC-23 (PPO)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0001 (PPO)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0004 (PPO)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0016 (PPO)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0017 (PPO)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0019 (PPO)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0021 (HMO-POS)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0022 (HMO-POS)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0007 (HMO-POS)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
UHC Dual Complete NC-D001 (HMO-POS D-SNP)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0008 (HMO-POS)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0009 (HMO-POS)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0011 (HMO-POS)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0012 (HMO-POS)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC NC-13 (HMO-POS)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC NC-14 (HMO-POS)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
UHC Dual Complete NC-V001 (HMO-POS D-SNP)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0015 (HMO-POS)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
UHC Dual Complete NC-S3 (HMO-POS D-SNP)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-24 (HMO-POS)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-26 (HMO-POS)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Erickson Advantage Signature (HMO-POS)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Erickson Advantage Guardian (HMO-POS I-SNP)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Erickson Advantage Freedom (HMO-POS)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Erickson Advantage Liberty (HMO-POS)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
UHC Complete Care NC-25 (HMO-POS C-SNP)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
UHC Complete Care NC-27 (HMO-POS C-SNP)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
UHC Complete Care NC-28 (HMO-POS C-SNP)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Erickson Advantage Champion (HMO-POS C-SNP)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Aetna Medicare Dual (HMO D-SNP)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Aetna Medicare Signature Care (HMO)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Aetna Medicare Full Dual Care (HMO D-SNP)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Aetna Medicare Enhanced (HMO)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Source: PDF  ·  Formulary date: Apr 1, 2026  ·  Checked: 5 hours, 21 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
NC State Health Plan - 70/30 Standard PPO 2026
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 3 - Non-Preferred Brand None
NC State Health Plan - 80/20 Plus PPO 2026
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 3 - Non-Preferred Brand None
NC State Health Plan - HDHP 2026
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 3 - Non-Preferred Brand None
Source: CMS QHP JSON  ·  Checked: 5 hours, 21 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
Bronze Classic Standard
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Silver Classic Standard
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Gold Classic Standard
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Bronze Classic Standard | with Atrium Health
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Silver Classic Standard | with Atrium Health
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Gold Classic Standard | with Atrium Health
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Silver Classic
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Secure
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Bronze Classic 4700
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Silver Simple PCP Saver
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Gold Elite Saver Plus
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
AIAN Cost Share | with Atrium Health
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Secure | with Atrium Health
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Bronze Classic 4700 | with Atrium Health
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | with Atrium Health
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Silver Classic | with Atrium Health
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Silver Simple Diabetes | with Atrium Health
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Silver Simple PCP Saver | with Atrium Health
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Gold Elite Saver Plus | with Atrium Health
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | with Atrium Health
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM | with Atrium Health
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Bronze Simple Diabetes | with Atrium Health
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | with Atrium Health
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | with Atrium Health
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Silver Simple Diabetes
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
AIAN Cost Share
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits | with Atrium Health
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 2 - Generic None
Silver Simple Diabetes Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Bronze Classic Standard Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Silver Classic Standard Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Gold Classic Standard Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Bronze Classic Standard | with Atrium Health Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Silver Classic Standard | with Atrium Health Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Gold Classic Standard | with Atrium Health Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Silver Classic Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Secure Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Bronze Classic 4700 Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Silver Simple PCP Saver Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Gold Elite Saver Plus Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Secure | with Atrium Health Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Bronze Classic 4700 | with Atrium Health Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | with Atrium Health Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Silver Classic | with Atrium Health Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Silver Simple Diabetes | with Atrium Health Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Silver Simple PCP Saver | with Atrium Health Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Gold Elite Saver Plus | with Atrium Health Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | with Atrium Health Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM | with Atrium Health Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Bronze Simple Diabetes | with Atrium Health Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | with Atrium Health Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | with Atrium Health Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits | with Atrium Health Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
AIAN Cost Share Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
AIAN Cost Share | with Atrium Health Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Source: PDF  ·  Formulary date: Jan 1, 2026  ·  Checked: 5 hours, 21 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 3 - Preferred Brand None
UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 3 - Preferred Brand None
UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 3 - Preferred Brand None
UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 3 - Preferred Brand None
UHC Gold Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 3 - Preferred Brand None
UHC Silver Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 3 - Preferred Brand None
UHC Bronze Standard+ Dental + Vision (No Referrals)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 3 - Preferred Brand None
UHC Silver Value + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 3 - Preferred Brand None
UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 3 - Preferred Brand None
UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 3 - Preferred Brand None
UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 3 - Preferred Brand None
UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 3 - Preferred Brand None
UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals)
via nicardipine hydrochloride
Tier 3 - Preferred Brand None
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