mefenamic acid
250 MG — Capsule
ANALGESICS - ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focused Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | Tier 2 - Generic | — | ✓ | ✓ | ST | QL |
| Signature Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | Tier 2 - Generic | — | ✓ | ✓ | ST | QL |
| Signature Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | Tier 2 - Generic | — | ✓ | ✓ | ST | QL |
| Signature Expanded Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | Tier 2 - Generic | — | ✓ | ✓ | ST | QL |
| Signature Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | Tier 2 - Generic | — | ✓ | ✓ | ST | QL |
| Signature Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | Tier 2 - Generic | — | ✓ | ✓ | ST | QL |
| Signature Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | Tier 2 - Generic | — | ✓ | ✓ | ST | QL |
| Elite Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | Tier 2 - Generic | — | ✓ | ✓ | ST | QL |
| Complete Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | Tier 2 - Generic | — | ✓ | ✓ | ST | QL |
| Elite Bronze | Tier 2 - Generic | — | ✓ | ✓ | ST | QL |
| Everyday Bronze | Tier 2 - Generic | — | ✓ | ✓ | ST | QL |
| Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver $0 Rx Options | Tier 2 - Generic | — | ✓ | ✓ | ST | QL |
| Complete Gold | Tier 2 - Generic | — | ✓ | ✓ | ST | QL |
| Clear Silver with $0 Insulin Options | Tier 2 - Generic | — | ✓ | ✓ | ST | QL |
| Signature Expanded Bronze | Tier 2 - Generic | — | ✓ | ✓ | ST | QL |
| Signature Silver | Tier 2 - Generic | — | ✓ | ✓ | ST | QL |
| Signature Gold | Tier 2 - Generic | — | ✓ | ✓ | ST | QL |
| Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health | Tier 2 - Generic | — | ✓ | ✓ | ST | QL |
| Elite Bronze with Atrium Health | Tier 2 - Generic | — | ✓ | ✓ | ST | QL |
| Focused Silver with Atrium Health | Tier 2 - Generic | — | ✓ | ✓ | ST | QL |
| Complete Gold with Atrium Health | Tier 2 - Generic | — | ✓ | ✓ | ST | QL |
| Signature Expanded Bronze with Atrium Health | Tier 2 - Generic | — | ✓ | ✓ | ST | QL |
| Signature Silver with Atrium Health | Tier 2 - Generic | — | ✓ | ✓ | ST | QL |
| Signature Gold with Atrium Health | Tier 2 - Generic | — | ✓ | ✓ | ST | QL |
| Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver $0 Rx Options + Vision + Adult Dental | Tier 2 - Generic | — | ✓ | ✓ | ST | QL |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | Tier 2 - Generic | — | ✓ | ✓ | ST | QL |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | Tier 2 - Generic | — | ✓ | ✓ | ST | QL |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | Tier 2 - Generic | — | ✓ | ✓ | ST | QL |
| Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | Tier 2 - Generic | — | ✓ | ✓ | ST | QL |
AmeriHealth Caritas NC
11 plans| Plan | Tier | Prior Auth | Step Therapy | Quantity Limit | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Off-Marketplace High + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals | Tier 2 - Generic | — | — | — | None |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Off-Marketplace Low + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals | Tier 2 - Generic | — | — | — | None |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Copay Focus + $0 Deductible + Free PCP + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals | Tier 4 - Non-Preferred | — | — | — | None |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Signature + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals | Tier 4 - Non-Preferred | — | — | — | None |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Signature + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals | Tier 4 - Non-Preferred | — | — | — | None |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Signature + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals | Tier 4 - Non-Preferred | — | — | — | None |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Enhanced + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals | Tier 4 - Non-Preferred | — | — | — | None |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Premier + No Referrals | Tier 4 - Non-Preferred | — | — | — | None |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Essential + Two Free PCP Visits + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals | Tier 4 - Non-Preferred | — | — | — | None |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Essential + Three Free PCP Visits + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals | Tier 4 - Non-Preferred | — | — | — | None |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Enhanced + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals | Tier 4 - Non-Preferred | — | — | — | None |
Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal
3 plans| Plan | Tier | Prior Auth | Step Therapy | Quantity Limit | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCBS Federal Standard Option 2026 | Tier 1 - Generic | — | — | — | None |
| BCBS Federal Focus 2026 | Tier 1 - Generic | — | — | — | None |
| BCBS Federal Basic Option 2026 | Tier 1 - Generic | — | — | — | None |
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC
5 plans| Plan | Tier | Prior Auth | Step Therapy | Quantity Limit | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance 2026 | Tier 2 - Medium Cost Generic/Brand | — | — | — | None |
| BCBSNC Blue Advantage 2026 | Tier 2 - Medium Cost Generic/Brand | — | — | — | None |
| BCBSNC Blue Value 2026 | Tier 2 - Medium Cost Generic/Brand | — | — | — | None |
| BCBSNC Blue Local 2026 | Tier 2 - Medium Cost Generic/Brand | — | — | — | None |
| BCBSNC Blue Care 2026 | Tier 2 - Medium Cost Generic/Brand | — | — | — | None |
Cigna
20 plans| Plan | Tier | Prior Auth | Step Therapy | Quantity Limit | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connect Silver RD 2200 Indiv Med Deductible | Tier 3 - Preferred Brand | — | — | — | None |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Silver | Tier 3 - Preferred Brand | — | — | — | None |
| Connect Silver RD CMS Standard | Tier 3 - Preferred Brand | — | — | — | None |
| Connect Silver RD 5000 Indiv Med Deductible | Tier 3 - Preferred Brand | — | — | — | None |
| Connect Silver RD 3500 Indiv Med Deductible | Tier 3 - Preferred Brand | — | — | — | None |
| Connect Bronze RD CMS Standard | Tier 3 - Preferred Brand | — | — | — | None |
| Connect Bronze RD 6000 Indiv Med Deductible | Tier 3 - Preferred Brand | — | — | — | None |
| Connect Gold 1500 Indiv Med Deductible | Tier 3 - Preferred Brand | — | — | — | None |
| Connect Bronze CMS Standard | Tier 3 - Preferred Brand | — | — | — | None |
| Connect Silver 3600 Indiv Med Deductible | Tier 3 - Preferred Brand | — | — | — | None |
| Connect Bronze 6500 Indiv Med Deductible | Tier 3 - Preferred Brand | — | — | — | None |
| Connect Bronze 7000 HSA Indiv Med Deductible | Tier 3 - Preferred Brand | — | — | — | None |
| Connect Silver CMS Standard | Tier 3 - Preferred Brand | — | — | — | None |
| Connect Bronze 5500 Indiv Med Deductible | Tier 3 - Preferred Brand | — | — | — | None |
| Connect Silver 3000 Indiv Med Deductible | Tier 3 - Preferred Brand | — | — | — | None |
| Connect Silver 5000 Indiv Med Deductible | Tier 3 - Preferred Brand | — | — | — | None |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze | Tier 3 - Preferred Brand | — | — | — | None |
| Connect Gold CMS Standard | Tier 3 - Preferred Brand | — | — | — | None |
| Connect Gold RD CMS Standard | Tier 3 - Preferred Brand | — | — | — | None |
| Connect Bronze RD 5000 Indiv Med Deductible | Tier 3 - Preferred Brand | — | — | — | None |
NC Medicaid PDL
1 planNC State Health Plan
3 plans| Plan | Tier | Prior Auth | Step Therapy | Quantity Limit | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC State Health Plan - 70/30 Standard PPO 2026 | Tier 1 - Preferred Generic | — | — | — | None |
| NC State Health Plan - 80/20 Plus PPO 2026 | Tier 1 - Preferred Generic | — | — | — | None |
| NC State Health Plan - HDHP 2026 | Tier 1 - Preferred Generic | — | — | — | None |
Oscar Health
20 plans| Plan | Tier | Prior Auth | Step Therapy | Quantity Limit | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | Tier 2 - Generic | — | — | — | None |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | with Atrium Health | Tier 2 - Generic | — | — | — | None |
| Silver Classic | with Atrium Health | Tier 2 - Generic | — | — | — | None |
| Silver Simple Diabetes | with Atrium Health | Tier 2 - Generic | — | — | — | None |
| Silver Simple PCP Saver | with Atrium Health | Tier 2 - Generic | — | — | — | None |
| Gold Elite Saver Plus | with Atrium Health | Tier 2 - Generic | — | — | — | None |
| Gold Classic Standard | with Atrium Health | Tier 2 - Generic | — | — | — | None |
| Silver Classic Standard | with Atrium Health | Tier 2 - Generic | — | — | — | None |
| Bronze Classic Standard | with Atrium Health | Tier 2 - Generic | — | — | — | None |
| Gold Classic Standard | Tier 2 - Generic | — | — | — | None |
| Silver Classic Standard | Tier 2 - Generic | — | — | — | None |
| Bronze Classic Standard | Tier 2 - Generic | — | — | — | None |
| Silver Simple Diabetes | Tier 2 - Generic | — | — | — | None |
| Gold Elite Saver Plus | Tier 2 - Generic | — | — | — | None |
| Silver Simple PCP Saver | Tier 2 - Generic | — | — | — | None |
| Bronze Classic 4700 | Tier 2 - Generic | — | — | — | None |
| Secure | Tier 2 - Generic | — | — | — | None |
| Silver Classic | Tier 2 - Generic | — | — | — | None |
| Secure | with Atrium Health | Tier 2 - Generic | — | — | — | None |
| Bronze Classic 4700 | with Atrium Health | Tier 2 - Generic | — | — | — | None |
UnitedHealthcare
17 plans| Plan | Tier | Prior Auth | Step Therapy | Quantity Limit | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Standard (HSA, $0 Insulin, No Referrals) | Tier 4 - Non-Preferred | — | — | — | None |
| UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, HSA, $0 Insulin, No Referrals) | Tier 4 - Non-Preferred | — | — | — | None |
| UHC Silver Standard ($8 Tier 2 Rx, $0 Insulin, No Referrals) | Tier 4 - Non-Preferred | — | — | — | None |
| UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | Tier 4 - Non-Preferred | — | — | — | None |
| UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, $0 Insulin, No Referrals) | Tier 4 - Non-Preferred | — | — | — | None |
| UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, $0 Insulin, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | Tier 4 - Non-Preferred | — | — | — | None |
| UHC Bronze Standard+ (HSA, $0 Insulin, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | Tier 4 - Non-Preferred | — | — | — | None |
| UHC Silver Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | Tier 4 - Non-Preferred | — | — | — | None |
| UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, $0 Insulin, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | Tier 4 - Non-Preferred | — | — | — | None |
| UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $0 Insulin, No Referrals) | Tier 4 - Non-Preferred | — | — | — | None |
| UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, $0 Insulin, No Referrals) | Tier 4 - Non-Preferred | — | — | — | None |
| UHC Gold Standard ($5 Tier 2 Rx, $0 Insulin, No Referrals) | Tier 4 - Non-Preferred | — | — | — | None |
| UHC Silver Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $0 Insulin, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | Tier 4 - Non-Preferred | — | — | — | None |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus+ $0 Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, $0 Insulin, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | Tier 4 - Non-Preferred | — | — | — | None |
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, HSA, $0 Insulin, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | Tier 4 - Non-Preferred | — | — | — | None |
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, HSA, $0 Insulin, No Referrals) | Tier 4 - Non-Preferred | — | — | — | None |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, $0 Insulin, No Referrals) | Tier 4 - Non-Preferred | — | — | — | None |