mesalamine

Generic: Pentasa

1.2 gram, 250 mg, 500 mg, 800 mg — Delayed Release Capsule

GASTROINTESTINAL AGENTS- MISC.

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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.
Source: CMS QHP JSON  ·  Formulary date: Jan 1, 2026  ·  Checked: 2 hours, 22 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
Complete Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Focused Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Elite Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental 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
Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Standard Gold 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 Expanded Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Standard Gold with Atrium Health Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Standard Silver with Atrium Health Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Standard Expanded Bronze with Atrium Health Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Complete Gold with Atrium Health Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Focused Silver with Atrium Health Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental Tier 4 - Non-Preferred QL
Source: CMS QHP JSON  ·  Checked: 2 hours, 22 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Premier + No Referrals Tier 2 - Generic QL
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Premier + No Referrals Tier 2 - Generic QL
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Signature + No Referrals Tier 2 - Generic QL
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Premier + No Referrals Tier 2 - Generic QL
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Signature + No Referrals Tier 2 - Generic QL
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Essential + No Referrals Tier 2 - Generic QL
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Off-Marketplace High + No Referrals Tier 2 - Generic QL
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Signature + No Referrals Tier 2 - Generic QL
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Off-Marketplace Low + No Referrals Tier 2 - Generic QL
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Essential + No Referrals Tier 2 - Generic QL
Source: PDF  ·  Formulary date: Jul 1, 2026  ·  Checked: 2 hours, 22 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
BCBS Federal Basic Option 2026
via Lialda
Tier 3 - Non-Preferred Brand None
BCBS Federal Standard Option 2026
via Lialda
Tier 3 - Non-Preferred Brand None
Source: PDF  ·  Formulary date: Jul 1, 2026  ·  Checked: 2 hours, 22 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
BCBSNC Blue Advantage 2026
via Apriso
Tier 2 - Medium Cost Generic/Brand None
BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance 2026
via Apriso
Tier 2 - Medium Cost Generic/Brand None
BCBSNC Blue Local 2026
via Apriso
Tier 2 - Medium Cost Generic/Brand None
BCBSNC Blue Care 2026
via Apriso
Tier 2 - Medium Cost Generic/Brand None
BCBSNC Blue Value 2026
via Apriso
Tier 2 - Medium Cost Generic/Brand None
BCBSNC Blue Local 2026 Tier 2 - Medium Cost Generic/Brand None
BCBSNC Blue Value 2026 Tier 2 - Medium Cost Generic/Brand None
BCBSNC Blue Advantage 2026
via Canasa
Tier 2 - Medium Cost Generic/Brand None
BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance 2026
via Canasa
Tier 2 - Medium Cost Generic/Brand None
BCBSNC Blue Local 2026
via Canasa
Tier 2 - Medium Cost Generic/Brand None
BCBSNC Blue Care 2026
via Canasa
Tier 2 - Medium Cost Generic/Brand None
BCBSNC Blue Value 2026
via Canasa
Tier 2 - Medium Cost Generic/Brand None
BCBSNC Blue Advantage 2026
via Lialda
Tier 2 - Medium Cost Generic/Brand None
BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance 2026
via Lialda
Tier 2 - Medium Cost Generic/Brand None
BCBSNC Blue Local 2026
via Lialda
Tier 2 - Medium Cost Generic/Brand None
BCBSNC Blue Care 2026
via Lialda
Tier 2 - Medium Cost Generic/Brand None
BCBSNC Blue Value 2026
via Lialda
Tier 2 - Medium Cost Generic/Brand None
BCBSNC Blue Advantage 2026 Tier 2 - Medium Cost Generic/Brand None
BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance 2026 Tier 2 - Medium Cost Generic/Brand None
BCBSNC Blue Care 2026 Tier 2 - Medium Cost Generic/Brand None
BCBSNC Blue Care 2026
via Mesalamine Dr
Tier 4 - Higher Cost Brand None
BCBSNC Blue Value 2026
via Mesalamine Dr
Tier 4 - Higher Cost Brand None
BCBSNC Blue Advantage 2026
via Mesalamine Dr
Tier 4 - Higher Cost Brand None
BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance 2026
via Mesalamine Dr
Tier 4 - Higher Cost Brand None
BCBSNC Blue Local 2026
via Mesalamine Dr
Tier 4 - Higher Cost Brand None
Source: PDF  ·  Formulary date: Jan 1, 2026  ·  Checked: 2 hours, 22 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
Connect Silver 3000 Indiv Med Deductible
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 3 - Preferred Brand None
Connect Bronze 5500 Indiv Med Deductible
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 3 - Preferred Brand None
Connect Bronze RD 6000 Indiv Med Deductible
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 3 - Preferred Brand None
Connect Silver 3500 Indiv Med Deductible
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 3 - Preferred Brand None
Connect Bronze CMS Standard
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 3 - Preferred Brand None
Connect Bronze RD CMS Standard
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 3 - Preferred Brand None
Connect Gold CMS Standard
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 3 - Preferred Brand None
Connect Silver RD CMS Standard
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 3 - Preferred Brand None
Connect Silver CMS Standard
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 3 - Preferred Brand None
Connect Bronze 6500 Indiv Med Deductible
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 3 - Preferred Brand None
Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 3 - Preferred Brand None
Connect Silver RD 5000 Indiv Med Deductible
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 3 - Preferred Brand None
Connect Gold RD CMS Standard
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 3 - Preferred Brand None
Connect Silver 4400 Indiv Med Deductible
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 3 - Preferred Brand None
Connect Bronze 7000 HSA Indiv Med Deductible
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 3 - Preferred Brand None
Connect Silver RD 3500 Indiv Med Deductible
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 3 - Preferred Brand None
Connect Bronze RD 5000 Indiv Med Deductible
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 3 - Preferred Brand None
Connect myDiabetesCare Silver
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 3 - Preferred Brand None
Connect Silver RD 2200 Indiv Med Deductible
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 3 - Preferred Brand None
Connect Gold 1500 Indiv Med Deductible
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 3 - Preferred Brand None
Connect Bronze 6500 Indiv Med Deductible Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Connect Bronze RD CMS Standard Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Connect Silver 3000 Indiv Med Deductible Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Connect Silver RD 5000 Indiv Med Deductible Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Connect Silver 4400 Indiv Med Deductible Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Connect Bronze 7000 HSA Indiv Med Deductible Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Connect Silver RD 3500 Indiv Med Deductible Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Connect Bronze RD 5000 Indiv Med Deductible Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Connect Silver 3500 Indiv Med Deductible Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Connect Bronze RD 6000 Indiv Med Deductible Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Connect Bronze 5500 Indiv Med Deductible Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Connect Gold 1500 Indiv Med Deductible Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Connect Silver RD 2200 Indiv Med Deductible Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Connect Gold CMS Standard Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Connect myDiabetesCare Silver Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Connect Gold RD CMS Standard Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Connect Bronze CMS Standard Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Connect Silver RD CMS Standard Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Connect Silver CMS Standard Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Source: CMS QHP JSON  ·  Formulary date: Jun 10, 2026  ·  Checked: 2 hours, 22 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
Liberty Medicare Advantage Nursing Home Plan (HMO I-SNP) Tier 1 - Preferred Generic 120 per 30 days QL
NHC Advantage (HMO I-SNP) Tier 1 - Preferred Generic 120 per 30 days QL
PruittHealth Premier (HMO I-SNP) Tier 1 - Preferred Generic 120 per 30 days QL
Liberty Medicare Dual Plan (HMO D-SNP) Tier 1 - Preferred Generic 120 per 30 days QL
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 1 - Preferred Generic None
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) Tier 1 - Preferred Generic None
Provider Partners North Carolina Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP) Tier 1 - Preferred Generic None
Provider Partners North Carolina Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) Tier 1 - Preferred Generic None
Provider Partners North Carolina Essential Plan (HMO I-SNP) Tier 1 - Preferred Generic None
Provider Partners North Carolina Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 1 - Preferred Generic None
Provider Partners North Carolina Community Plan (HMO I-SNP)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 1 - Preferred Generic None
Provider Partners North Carolina Essential Plan (HMO I-SNP)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 1 - Preferred Generic None
Troy Medicare (HMO) Tier 2 - Generic None
Troy Medicare for Dual-eligible Beneficiaries (HMO D-SNP) Tier 2 - Generic None
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) Tier 2 - Generic None
Liberty Medicare Advantage (HMO C-SNP) Tier 2 - Generic 120 per 30 days QL
Wellcare Giveback Open (PPO) Tier 2 - Generic None
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) Tier 2 - Generic None
Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) Tier 2 - Generic None
Senior Care (HMO I-SNP) Tier 2 - Generic 120 per 30 days QL
UHC Dual Complete NC-S3 (HMO-POS D-SNP) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand 120 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-24 (HMO-POS) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand 120 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-26 (HMO-POS) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand 120 per 30 days QL
Erickson Advantage Signature (HMO-POS) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand 120 per 30 days QL
Erickson Advantage Guardian (HMO-POS I-SNP) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand 120 per 30 days QL
HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand None
Erickson Advantage Champion (HMO-POS C-SNP) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand 120 per 30 days QL
HealthSpring Preferred Select (HMO) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand None
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand None
Erickson Advantage Freedom (HMO-POS) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand 120 per 30 days QL
HealthSpring True Choice (PPO) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand None
Erickson Advantage Liberty (HMO-POS) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand 120 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0001 (PPO) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand 120 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage Access from UHC NC-23 (PPO) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand 120 per 30 days QL
UHC Dual Complete NC-S2 (PPO D-SNP) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand 120 per 30 days QL
UHC Dual Complete NC-S001 (PPO D-SNP) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand 120 per 30 days QL
UHC Nursing Home Plan NC-F001 (PPO I-SNP) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand 120 per 30 days QL
HealthSpring TotalCare (HMO D-SNP) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand None
UHC Complete Care NC-28 (HMO-POS C-SNP) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand 120 per 30 days QL
UHC Complete Care NC-27 (HMO-POS C-SNP) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand 120 per 30 days QL
UHC Complete Care NC-25 (HMO-POS C-SNP) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand 120 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0017 (PPO) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand 120 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0016 (PPO) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand 120 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0004 (PPO) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand 120 per 30 days QL
HealthSpring Preferred Plus (HMO) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand None
HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand None
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0007 (HMO-POS) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand 120 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0022 (HMO-POS) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand 120 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0021 (HMO-POS) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand 120 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0019 (PPO) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand 120 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0008 (HMO-POS) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand 120 per 30 days QL
UHC Dual Complete NC-D001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand 120 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0009 (HMO-POS) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand 120 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0011 (HMO-POS) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand 120 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0012 (HMO-POS) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand 120 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC NC-13 (HMO-POS) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand 120 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC NC-14 (HMO-POS) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand 120 per 30 days QL
UHC Dual Complete NC-V001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand 120 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0015 (HMO-POS) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand 120 per 30 days QL
Experience Health Medicare Advantage (HMO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
UHC Nursing Home Plan NC-F001 (PPO I-SNP)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
UHC Dual Complete NC-S001 (PPO D-SNP)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
UHC Dual Complete NC-S2 (PPO D-SNP)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage Access from UHC NC-23 (PPO)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0001 (PPO)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0004 (PPO)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0016 (PPO)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0017 (PPO)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0019 (PPO)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0021 (HMO-POS)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0022 (HMO-POS)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0007 (HMO-POS)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
UHC Dual Complete NC-D001 (HMO-POS D-SNP)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0008 (HMO-POS)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0009 (HMO-POS)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0011 (HMO-POS)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0012 (HMO-POS)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC NC-13 (HMO-POS)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC NC-14 (HMO-POS)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
UHC Dual Complete NC-V001 (HMO-POS D-SNP)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0015 (HMO-POS)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
UHC Dual Complete NC-S3 (HMO-POS D-SNP)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-24 (HMO-POS)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-26 (HMO-POS)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
Erickson Advantage Signature (HMO-POS)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
Erickson Advantage Guardian (HMO-POS I-SNP)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
Erickson Advantage Freedom (HMO-POS)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
Erickson Advantage Liberty (HMO-POS)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
UHC Nursing Home Plan NC-F001 (PPO I-SNP)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
UHC Dual Complete NC-S001 (PPO D-SNP)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
UHC Dual Complete NC-S2 (PPO D-SNP)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage Access from UHC NC-23 (PPO)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0001 (PPO)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0004 (PPO)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0016 (PPO)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0017 (PPO)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0019 (PPO)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0021 (HMO-POS)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0022 (HMO-POS)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0007 (HMO-POS)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
UHC Dual Complete NC-D001 (HMO-POS D-SNP)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0008 (HMO-POS)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0009 (HMO-POS)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0011 (HMO-POS)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0012 (HMO-POS)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC NC-13 (HMO-POS)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC NC-14 (HMO-POS)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
UHC Dual Complete NC-V001 (HMO-POS D-SNP)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0015 (HMO-POS)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
UHC Dual Complete NC-S3 (HMO-POS D-SNP)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-24 (HMO-POS)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-26 (HMO-POS)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
Erickson Advantage Signature (HMO-POS)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
Erickson Advantage Guardian (HMO-POS I-SNP)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
Erickson Advantage Freedom (HMO-POS)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
Erickson Advantage Liberty (HMO-POS)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
UHC Complete Care NC-25 (HMO-POS C-SNP)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
UHC Complete Care NC-27 (HMO-POS C-SNP)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
UHC Complete Care NC-28 (HMO-POS C-SNP)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
Erickson Advantage Champion (HMO-POS C-SNP)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
UHC Complete Care NC-25 (HMO-POS C-SNP)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
UHC Complete Care NC-27 (HMO-POS C-SNP)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
UHC Complete Care NC-28 (HMO-POS C-SNP)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
Erickson Advantage Champion (HMO-POS C-SNP)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Aetna Medicare Dual (HMO D-SNP) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Aetna Medicare Signature Care (HMO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Aetna Medicare Full Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Aetna Medicare Enhanced (HMO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Aetna Medicare Signature Giveback (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Aetna Medicare Chronic Care Value (HMO C-SNP) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
HealthSpring True Choice (PPO)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
HealthSpring TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
HealthSpring Preferred Select (HMO)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
HealthSpring Preferred Plus (HMO)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
DEVOTED DUAL FULL 013 NC (HMO D-SNP) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
DEVOTED C-SNP PREMIUM 014 NC (HMO C-SNP) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
DEVOTED C-SNP PLUS 015 NC (HMO C-SNP) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
DEVOTED C-SNP PREMIUM 016 NC (HMO C-SNP) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
DEVOTED C-SNP PREMIUM 017 NC (HMO C-SNP) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
DEVOTED C-SNP PREMIUM 018 NC (HMO C-SNP) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
DEVOTED DUAL PLUS 006 NC (HMO D-SNP) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
DEVOTED DUAL 009 NC (HMO D-SNP) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
DEVOTED CORE 001 NC (HMO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
DEVOTED GIVEBACK 002 NC (HMO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
DEVOTED GIVEBACK 012 NC (HMO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
DEVOTED CHOICE 001 NC (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 002 NC (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
DEVOTED CHOICE 003 NC (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 004 NC (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
DEVOTED CHOICE 005 NC (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 006 NC (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
DEVOTED CHOICE 008 NC (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 009 NC (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
Blue Medicare PPO Enhanced (PPO)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 480 per 30 days QL
Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 480 per 30 days QL
Blue Medicare Enhanced (HMO-POS)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 480 per 30 days QL
Blue Medicare Choice (HMO)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 480 per 30 days QL
Blue Medicare Essential (HMO)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 480 per 30 days QL
Experience Health Medicare Advantage (HMO)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 480 per 30 days QL
Healthy Blue + Medicare (HMO-POS D-SNP)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 480 per 30 days QL
Blue Medicare PPO Enhanced (PPO)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
Blue Medicare Enhanced (HMO-POS)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
Blue Medicare Choice (HMO)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
Blue Medicare Essential (HMO)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
Experience Health Medicare Advantage (HMO)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
Healthy Blue + Medicare (HMO-POS D-SNP)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
Blue Medicare PPO Enhanced (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
Blue Medicare Enhanced (HMO-POS) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
Blue Medicare Choice (HMO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
Blue Medicare Essential (HMO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
Healthy Blue + Medicare (HMO-POS D-SNP) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
Alignment Health Platinum (HMO)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 480 per 30 days QL
Alignment Health NC Duals (HMO-POS D-SNP)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 480 per 30 days QL
Alignment Health smartHMO (HMO)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 480 per 30 days QL
Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes NCPlus (HMO-POS C-SNP)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 480 per 30 days QL
Alignment Health Platinum Select (HMO)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 480 per 30 days QL
Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes Care (HMO C-SNP)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 480 per 30 days QL
Alignment Health AVA (PPO)
via Pentasa
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 480 per 30 days QL
Alignment Health Platinum (HMO)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
Alignment Health NC Duals (HMO-POS D-SNP)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
Alignment Health smartHMO (HMO)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes NCPlus (HMO-POS C-SNP)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
Alignment Health Platinum Select (HMO)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes Care (HMO C-SNP)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
Alignment Health AVA (PPO)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 240 per 30 days QL
Alignment Health Platinum (HMO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
Alignment Health NC Duals (HMO-POS D-SNP) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
Alignment Health smartHMO (HMO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes NCPlus (HMO-POS C-SNP) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
Alignment Health Platinum Select (HMO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes Care (HMO C-SNP) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
Alignment Health AVA (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
HealthTeam Advantage Plan I (PPO)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
HealthTeam Advantage Plan II (PPO)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
HealthTeam Advantage Vitality Plan (PPO)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
HealthTeam Advantage Plan I (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
HealthTeam Advantage Plan II (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
HealthTeam Advantage Vitality Plan (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
HealthTeam Advantage Diabetes & Heart Care (HMO C-SNP)
via MESALAMINE ER
Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
HealthTeam Advantage Diabetes & Heart Care (HMO C-SNP) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Wellcare Dual Liberty Open (PPO D-SNP) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Wellcare Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Wellcare Dual Liberty (HMO-POS D-SNP) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Wellcare Dual Reserve (HMO-POS D-SNP) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred None
Humana Gold Plus H1036-137 (HMO-POS) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H1036-167 (HMO D-SNP) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
Humana Gold Plus H1036-233 (HMO-POS) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
Humana Dual Select H1036-307 (HMO D-SNP) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
Humana Gold Plus Giveback H1036-318 (HMO-POS) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H1036-331 (HMO D-SNP) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
Humana Gold Plus H1036-335 (HMO-POS) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-017 (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
HumanaChoice H5216-211 (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
Humana Full Access H5525-034 (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
HumanaChoice Giveback H5525-035 (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5525-036 (PPO D-SNP) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
HumanaChoice H5525-049 (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
HumanaChoice H5525-050 (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
HumanaChoice H5525-070 (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
Humana Dual Select H5525-072 (PPO D-SNP) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
HumanaChoice H5525-083 (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
Humana Gold Plus H6622-025 (HMO-POS) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
Humana Gold Plus H6622-026 (HMO-POS) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
Humana Dual Select H6622-027 (HMO-POS D-SNP) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
Humana Gold Plus H6622-057 (HMO-POS) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
Humana Gold Plus H6622-060 (HMO-POS) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
Humana Gold Plus H6622-061 (HMO-POS) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
Humana Gold Choice H8145-004 (PFFS) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
Humana Gold Plus - Diabetes and Heart (HMO C-SNP) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred 120 per 30 days QL
Source: PDF  ·  Formulary date: Jul 1, 2026  ·  Checked: 2 hours, 22 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
NC Medicaid Preferred Drug List 2026
via SF Rowasa
Preferred ST
NC Medicaid Preferred Drug List 2026
via Pentasa
Preferred None
NC Medicaid Preferred Drug List 2026
via Canasa
Non-Preferred ST
NC Medicaid Preferred Drug List 2026
via Lialda
Non-Preferred None
NC Medicaid Preferred Drug List 2026 Non-Preferred ST
NC Medicaid Preferred Drug List 2026
via Rowasa
Non-Preferred ST
Source: PDF  ·  Formulary date: Jul 1, 2026  ·  Checked: 2 hours, 22 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
NC State Health Plan - 70/30 Standard PPO 2026
via Rowasa
Tier 3 - Non-Preferred Brand None
NC State Health Plan - HDHP 2026
via Rowasa
Tier 3 - Non-Preferred Brand None
NC State Health Plan - 80/20 Plus PPO 2026
via Rowasa
Tier 3 - Non-Preferred Brand None
Source: CMS QHP JSON  ·  Checked: 2 hours, 22 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
Bronze Classic Standard | with Atrium Health Tier 3 - Preferred Brand PA
Silver Classic Standard Tier 3 - Preferred Brand PA
Bronze Classic Standard Tier 3 - Preferred Brand PA
Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits | with Atrium Health Tier 3 - Preferred Brand PA
AIAN Cost Share Tier 3 - Preferred Brand PA
AIAN Cost Share | with Atrium Health Tier 3 - Preferred Brand PA
Secure | with Atrium Health Tier 3 - Preferred Brand PA
Silver Simple Diabetes Tier 3 - Preferred Brand PA
Gold Elite Saver Plus Tier 3 - Preferred Brand PA
Silver Simple PCP Saver Tier 3 - Preferred Brand PA
Bronze Classic 4700 Tier 3 - Preferred Brand PA
Secure Tier 3 - Preferred Brand PA
Silver Classic Tier 3 - Preferred Brand PA
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus Tier 3 - Preferred Brand PA
Gold Classic Standard | with Atrium Health Tier 3 - Preferred Brand PA
Silver Classic Standard | with Atrium Health Tier 3 - Preferred Brand PA
Gold Classic Standard Tier 3 - Preferred Brand PA
Bronze Classic 4700 | with Atrium Health Tier 3 - Preferred Brand PA
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | with Atrium Health Tier 3 - Preferred Brand PA
Silver Classic | with Atrium Health Tier 3 - Preferred Brand PA
Silver Simple Diabetes | with Atrium Health Tier 3 - Preferred Brand PA
Silver Simple PCP Saver | with Atrium Health Tier 3 - Preferred Brand PA
Gold Elite Saver Plus | with Atrium Health Tier 3 - Preferred Brand PA
Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | with Atrium Health Tier 3 - Preferred Brand PA
Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM | with Atrium Health Tier 3 - Preferred Brand PA
Bronze Simple Diabetes | with Atrium Health Tier 3 - Preferred Brand PA
Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | with Atrium Health Tier 3 - Preferred Brand PA
Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | with Atrium Health Tier 3 - Preferred Brand PA
Source: Excel (XLSX)  ·  Formulary date: Jun 24, 2026  ·  Checked: 2 hours, 22 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
TRICARE Uniform Formulary 2026 Tier 1 - Basic Core Formulary None
Source: PDF  ·  Formulary date: Jun 23, 2026  ·  Checked: 2 hours, 22 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
UHC Gold Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand QL
UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand QL
UHC Silver Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand QL
UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand QL
UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand QL
UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand QL
UHC Bronze Standard+ Dental + Vision (No Referrals) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand QL
UHC Silver Value + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand QL
UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand QL
UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand QL
UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand QL
UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand QL
UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals Tier 3 - Preferred Brand QL
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