peginterferon beta-1a

Generic: Plegridy

125 mcg/0.5 mL, 63 mcg/0.5 mL (1)-94 mcg/0.5 mL (1) — Prefilled Syringe

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AGENTS

Also known as: PLEGRIDY PLEGRIDY PEN

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: 19 hours, 17 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Focused Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Complete Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Standard Expanded Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Standard Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Standard Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Elite Bronze with Atrium Health
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Everyday Bronze
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Complete Gold
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Elite Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Elite Bronze
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Clear Silver with $0 Insulin Options
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Standard Expanded Bronze
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Standard Silver
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Standard Gold
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Focused Silver with Atrium Health
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Complete Gold with Atrium Health
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Standard Expanded Bronze with Atrium Health
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Standard Silver with Atrium Health
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Standard Gold with Atrium Health
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Source: PDF  ·  Formulary date: Apr 1, 2026  ·  Checked: 19 hours, 17 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
BCBS Federal Focus 2026
via Plegridy
Tier 2 - Preferred Brand PA
BCBS Federal Standard Option 2026
via Plegridy
Tier 4 - Preferred Specialty PA
BCBS Federal Basic Option 2026
via Plegridy
Tier 4 - Preferred Specialty PA
Source: PDF  ·  Formulary date: Apr 1, 2026  ·  Checked: 19 hours, 17 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
BCBSNC Blue Advantage 2026
via Plegridy Starter Pack
Tier 5 - Specialty Restricted Access; Limited Distribution PA | QL
BCBSNC Blue Advantage 2026
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty Restricted Access; Limited Distribution PA | QL
BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance 2026
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty Restricted Access; Limited Distribution PA | QL
BCBSNC Blue Local 2026
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty Restricted Access; Limited Distribution PA | QL
BCBSNC Blue Care 2026
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty Restricted Access; Limited Distribution PA | QL
BCBSNC Blue Value 2026
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty Restricted Access; Limited Distribution PA | QL
BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance 2026
via Plegridy Starter Pack
Tier 5 - Specialty Restricted Access; Limited Distribution PA | QL
BCBSNC Blue Local 2026
via Plegridy Starter Pack
Tier 5 - Specialty Restricted Access; Limited Distribution PA | QL
BCBSNC Blue Care 2026
via Plegridy Starter Pack
Tier 5 - Specialty Restricted Access; Limited Distribution PA | QL
BCBSNC Blue Value 2026
via Plegridy Starter Pack
Tier 5 - Specialty Restricted Access; Limited Distribution PA | QL
Source: CMS QHP JSON  ·  Formulary date: Mar 18, 2026  ·  Checked: 19 hours, 17 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
Liberty Medicare Advantage Nursing Home Plan (HMO I-SNP)
via Plegridy
Tier 1 - Preferred Generic 1 per 28 days QL
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP)
via Plegridy
Tier 1 - Preferred Generic 1 per 28 days PA | QL
Liberty Medicare Dual Plan (HMO D-SNP)
via Plegridy
Tier 1 - Preferred Generic 1 per 28 days QL
NHC Advantage (HMO I-SNP)
via Plegridy
Tier 1 - Preferred Generic 1 per 28 days QL
PruittHealth Premier (HMO I-SNP)
via Plegridy
Tier 1 - Preferred Generic 1 per 28 days QL
Senior Care (HMO I-SNP)
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty 1 per 28 days QL
Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS)
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty 1 per 28 days PA | QL
Blue Medicare Enhanced (HMO-POS)
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty 1 per 28 days PA | QL
Blue Medicare Choice (HMO)
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty 1 per 28 days PA | QL
Blue Medicare Essential (HMO)
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty 1 per 28 days PA | QL
Experience Health Medicare Advantage (HMO)
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty 1 per 28 days PA | QL
Healthy Blue + Medicare (HMO-POS D-SNP)
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty 1 per 28 days PA | QL
Liberty Medicare Advantage (HMO C-SNP)
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty 1 per 28 days QL
Blue Medicare PPO Enhanced (PPO)
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty 1 per 28 days PA | QL
Source: PDF  ·  Formulary date: Apr 1, 2026  ·  Checked: 19 hours, 17 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
NC State Health Plan - HDHP 2026
via Plegridy
Tier 6 - Non-Preferred Brand Specialty PA | QL
NC State Health Plan - 80/20 Plus PPO 2026
via Plegridy
Tier 6 - Non-Preferred Brand Specialty PA | QL
NC State Health Plan - 70/30 Standard PPO 2026
via Plegridy
Tier 6 - Non-Preferred Brand Specialty PA | QL
Source: Excel (XLSX)  ·  Formulary date: Jan 5, 2026  ·  Checked: 19 hours, 17 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
TRICARE Uniform Formulary 2026 Tier 3 - Non-Formulary None
Source: PDF  ·  Formulary date: Jan 1, 2026  ·  Checked: 19 hours, 17 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
UnitedHealthcare NC Individual & Family 2026
via Plegridy
Unknown PA | QL
UnitedHealthcare NC Individual & Family 2026
via Plegridy Starter Pack
Unknown PA | QL
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