esomeprazole

Generic: Nexium

49.3 Mg — Delayed Release Tablet

Proton Pump Inhibitor

Also known as: Esomeprazole Dr 20 Mg Capsule Esomeprazole Dr 40 Mg Capsule Esomeprazole Dr 49.3 Mg Capsule Esomeprazole Dr 2.5 Mg Packet Esomeprazole Dr 5 Mg Packet Esomeprazole Dr 10 Mg Packet Esomeprazole Dr 20 Mg Packet Esomeprazole Dr 40 Mg Packet

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: 17 hours, 45 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options
via Nexium
Tier 2 - Generic QL
Everyday Bronze
via Nexium
Tier 2 - Generic QL
Elite Bronze
via Nexium
Tier 2 - Generic QL
Clear Silver with $0 Insulin Options
via Nexium
Tier 2 - Generic QL
Standard Expanded Bronze
via Nexium
Tier 2 - Generic QL
Standard Silver
via Nexium
Tier 2 - Generic QL
Standard Gold
via Nexium
Tier 2 - Generic QL
Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health
via Nexium
Tier 2 - Generic QL
Elite Bronze with Atrium Health
via Nexium
Tier 2 - Generic QL
Focused Silver with Atrium Health
via Nexium
Tier 2 - Generic QL
Complete Gold with Atrium Health
via Nexium
Tier 2 - Generic QL
Standard Expanded Bronze with Atrium Health
via Nexium
Tier 2 - Generic QL
Standard Silver with Atrium Health
via Nexium
Tier 2 - Generic QL
Standard Gold with Atrium Health
via Nexium
Tier 2 - Generic QL
Complete Gold
via Nexium
Tier 2 - Generic QL
Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental
via Nexium
Tier 2 - Generic QL
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental
via Nexium
Tier 2 - Generic QL
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental
via Nexium
Tier 2 - Generic QL
Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental
via Nexium
Tier 2 - Generic QL
Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental
via Nexium
Tier 2 - Generic QL
Elite Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental
via Nexium
Tier 2 - Generic QL
Focused Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental
via Nexium
Tier 2 - Generic QL
Complete Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental
via Nexium
Tier 2 - Generic QL
Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental
via Nexium
Tier 2 - Generic QL
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental
via Nexium
Tier 2 - Generic QL
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental
via Nexium
Tier 2 - Generic QL
Standard Expanded Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental
via Nexium
Tier 2 - Generic QL
Standard Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental
via Nexium
Tier 2 - Generic QL
Standard Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental
via Nexium
Tier 2 - Generic QL
Standard Gold with Atrium Health Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Complete Gold Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Everyday Bronze Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Elite Bronze Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Clear Silver with $0 Insulin Options Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Standard Expanded Bronze Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Standard Silver Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Standard Gold Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Elite Bronze with Atrium Health Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Focused Silver with Atrium Health Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Complete Gold with Atrium Health Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Standard Expanded Bronze with Atrium Health Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Standard Silver with Atrium Health Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Elite Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Focused Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Complete Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Standard Expanded Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Standard Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Standard Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Source: CMS QHP JSON  ·  Checked: 17 hours, 45 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Off-Marketplace Low + No Referrals Tier 2 - Generic ST
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Premier + No Referrals Tier 2 - Generic ST
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Essential + No Referrals Tier 2 - Generic ST
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Premier + No Referrals Tier 2 - Generic ST
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Premier + No Referrals Tier 2 - Generic ST
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Off-Marketplace High + No Referrals Tier 2 - Generic ST
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Signature + No Referrals Tier 2 - Generic ST
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Signature + No Referrals Tier 2 - Generic ST
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Signature + No Referrals Tier 2 - Generic ST
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Essential + No Referrals Tier 2 - Generic ST
Source: CMS QHP JSON  ·  Formulary date: Jun 10, 2026  ·  Checked: 17 hours, 44 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
NHC Advantage (HMO I-SNP) Tier 1 - Preferred Generic 60 per 30 days QL
PruittHealth Premier (HMO I-SNP) Tier 1 - Preferred Generic 60 per 30 days QL
Alignment Health Platinum (HMO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 30 per 30 days QL
Alignment Health NC Duals (HMO-POS D-SNP) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 30 per 30 days QL
Alignment Health smartHMO (HMO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 30 per 30 days QL
Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes NCPlus (HMO-POS C-SNP) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 30 per 30 days QL
Alignment Health Platinum Select (HMO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 30 per 30 days QL
Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes Care (HMO C-SNP) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 30 per 30 days QL
Alignment Health AVA (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 30 per 30 days QL
Senior Care (HMO I-SNP) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 60 per 30 days QL
Source: CMS QHP JSON  ·  Checked: 17 hours, 44 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
Secure Tier 2 - Generic QL
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | with Atrium Health Tier 2 - Generic QL
Silver Classic | with Atrium Health Tier 2 - Generic QL
Silver Simple Diabetes | with Atrium Health Tier 2 - Generic QL
Silver Simple PCP Saver | with Atrium Health Tier 2 - Generic QL
Gold Elite Saver Plus | with Atrium Health Tier 2 - Generic QL
Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | with Atrium Health Tier 2 - Generic QL
Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM | with Atrium Health Tier 2 - Generic QL
Bronze Simple Diabetes | with Atrium Health Tier 2 - Generic QL
Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | with Atrium Health Tier 2 - Generic QL
Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | with Atrium Health Tier 2 - Generic QL
Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits | with Atrium Health Tier 2 - Generic QL
AIAN Cost Share Tier 2 - Generic QL
AIAN Cost Share | with Atrium Health Tier 2 - Generic QL
Bronze Classic Standard Tier 2 - Generic QL
Silver Classic Standard Tier 2 - Generic QL
Gold Classic Standard Tier 2 - Generic QL
Bronze Classic Standard | with Atrium Health Tier 2 - Generic QL
Silver Classic Standard | with Atrium Health Tier 2 - Generic QL
Gold Classic Standard | with Atrium Health Tier 2 - Generic QL
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus Tier 2 - Generic QL
Silver Classic Tier 2 - Generic QL
Bronze Classic 4700 Tier 2 - Generic QL
Silver Simple PCP Saver Tier 2 - Generic QL
Gold Elite Saver Plus Tier 2 - Generic QL
Silver Simple Diabetes Tier 2 - Generic QL
Secure | with Atrium Health Tier 2 - Generic QL
Bronze Classic 4700 | with Atrium Health Tier 2 - Generic QL
Source: PDF  ·  Formulary date: Jun 23, 2026  ·  Checked: 17 hours, 44 minutes ago
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 1 - Preferred Generic QL
UHC Bronze Standard+ Dental + Vision (No Referrals) Tier 1 - Preferred Generic QL
UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) Tier 1 - Preferred Generic QL
UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals Tier 1 - Preferred Generic QL
UHC Silver Value + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) Tier 1 - Preferred Generic QL
UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) Tier 1 - Preferred Generic QL
UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) Tier 1 - Preferred Generic QL
UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) Tier 1 - Preferred Generic QL
UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) Tier 1 - Preferred Generic QL
UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) Tier 1 - Preferred Generic QL
UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) Tier 1 - Preferred Generic QL
UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) Tier 1 - Preferred Generic QL
UHC Gold Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) Tier 1 - Preferred Generic QL
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