Focalin

Generic: dexmethylphenidate

2.5MG, 5MG, 10MG — Tablet

Also known as: FOCALIN TABS 2.5MG, 5MG, 10MG

Informational only — Coverage rules change frequently; verify tier placement and restrictions with your plan or pharmacy before acting.

2 plans

Source: PDF · Formulary date: Apr 1, 2026 · Checked: 18 hours, 46 minutes ago

Plan	Tier	Prior Auth	Step Therapy	Quantity Limit	Restrictions
BCBS Federal Basic Option 2026	Tier 3 - Non-Preferred Brand	✓	—	—	PA
BCBS Federal Standard Option 2026	Tier 3 - Non-Preferred Brand	✓	—	—	PA

5 plans

Source: PDF · Formulary date: Apr 1, 2026 · Checked: 18 hours, 46 minutes ago

Plan	Tier	Prior Auth	Step Therapy	Quantity Limit	Restrictions
BCBSNC Blue Local 2026	Tier 2 - Medium Cost Generic/Brand	—	—	✓	QL
BCBSNC Blue Care 2026	Tier 2 - Medium Cost Generic/Brand	—	—	✓	QL
BCBSNC Blue Value 2026	Tier 2 - Medium Cost Generic/Brand	—	—	✓	QL
BCBSNC Blue Advantage 2026	Tier 2 - Medium Cost Generic/Brand	—	—	✓	QL
BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance 2026	Tier 2 - Medium Cost Generic/Brand	—	—	✓	QL

1 plan

Source: PDF · Formulary date: Jan 1, 2026 · Checked: 18 hours, 46 minutes ago

Plan	Tier	Prior Auth	Step Therapy	Quantity Limit	Restrictions
Cigna Plus NC 4-Tier Formulary 2026 via Dexmethylphenidate	Tier 2 - Preferred Brand	—	—	✓	QL

1 plan

Source: PDF · Formulary date: Apr 1, 2026 · Checked: 18 hours, 46 minutes ago

Plan	Tier	Prior Auth	Step Therapy	Quantity Limit	Restrictions
NC Medicaid Preferred Drug List 2026	Non-Preferred	—	—	—	None

3 plans

Source: PDF · Formulary date: Apr 1, 2026 · Checked: 18 hours, 46 minutes ago

Plan	Tier	Prior Auth	Step Therapy	Quantity Limit	Restrictions
NC State Health Plan - 80/20 Plus PPO 2026	Tier 3 - Non-Preferred Brand	✓	—	✓	PA \| QL
NC State Health Plan - 70/30 Standard PPO 2026	Tier 3 - Non-Preferred Brand	✓	—	✓	PA \| QL
NC State Health Plan - HDHP 2026	Tier 3 - Non-Preferred Brand	✓	—	✓	PA \| QL