Plegridy
Generic: peginterferon beta-1a
0.063 MG, 0.094 MG, 0.125 MG — Prefilled Syringe
ADHD/ANTI-NARCOLEPSY/ANTI-OBESITY/ ANOREXIANTS
Also known as:
peginterferon beta-1a
PLEGRIDY INJ STARTER
PLEGRIDY PEN INJ STARTER
PLEGRIDY SOAJ 125MCG/0.5ML; SOSY 125MCG/0.5ML
Plegridy Intramuscular Solution Prefilled Syringe
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Complete Gold | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Everyday Bronze | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Elite Bronze | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Clear Silver with $0 Insulin Options | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Standard Silver | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Standard Gold | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Elite Bronze with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Focused Silver with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Complete Gold with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Standard Expanded Bronze with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Standard Silver with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Standard Gold with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Elite Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Focused Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Complete Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Standard Expanded Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Standard Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
AmeriHealth Caritas NC
10 plans| Plan | Tier | Prior Auth | Step Therapy | Quantity Limit | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Premier + No Referrals | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Off-Marketplace Low + No Referrals | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Premier + No Referrals | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Signature + No Referrals | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Premier + No Referrals | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Signature + No Referrals | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Signature + No Referrals | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Essential + No Referrals | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Off-Marketplace High + No Referrals | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Essential + No Referrals | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal
3 plans| Plan | Tier | Prior Auth | Step Therapy | Quantity Limit | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCBS Federal Focus 2026 | Tier 2 - Preferred Brand | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| BCBS Federal Standard Option 2026 | Tier 4 - Preferred Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
| BCBS Federal Basic Option 2026 | Tier 4 - Preferred Specialty | ✓ | — | — | PA |
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC
10 plans| Plan | Tier | Prior Auth | Step Therapy | Quantity Limit | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCBSNC Blue Care 2026 | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ Restricted Access; Limited Distribution | PA | QL |
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BCBSNC Blue Value 2026
via Plegridy Starter Pack |
Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ Restricted Access; Limited Distribution | PA | QL |
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BCBSNC Blue Care 2026
via Plegridy Starter Pack |
Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ Restricted Access; Limited Distribution | PA | QL |
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BCBSNC Blue Local 2026
via Plegridy Starter Pack |
Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ Restricted Access; Limited Distribution | PA | QL |
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BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance 2026
via Plegridy Starter Pack |
Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ Restricted Access; Limited Distribution | PA | QL |
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BCBSNC Blue Advantage 2026
via Plegridy Starter Pack |
Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ Restricted Access; Limited Distribution | PA | QL |
| BCBSNC Blue Value 2026 | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ Restricted Access; Limited Distribution | PA | QL |
| BCBSNC Blue Advantage 2026 | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ Restricted Access; Limited Distribution | PA | QL |
| BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance 2026 | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ Restricted Access; Limited Distribution | PA | QL |
| BCBSNC Blue Local 2026 | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ Restricted Access; Limited Distribution | PA | QL |
Medicare Part D
14 plans| Plan | Tier | Prior Auth | Step Therapy | Quantity Limit | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHC Advantage (HMO I-SNP) | Tier 1 - Preferred Generic | — | — | ✓ 1 per 28 days | QL |
| Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Tier 1 - Preferred Generic | ✓ | — | ✓ 1 per 28 days | PA | QL |
| Liberty Medicare Dual Plan (HMO D-SNP) | Tier 1 - Preferred Generic | — | — | ✓ 1 per 28 days | QL |
| Liberty Medicare Advantage Nursing Home Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Tier 1 - Preferred Generic | — | — | ✓ 1 per 28 days | QL |
| PruittHealth Premier (HMO I-SNP) | Tier 1 - Preferred Generic | — | — | ✓ 1 per 28 days | QL |
| Blue Medicare Essential (HMO) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ 1 per 28 days | PA | QL |
| Blue Medicare Choice (HMO) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ 1 per 28 days | PA | QL |
| Blue Medicare Enhanced (HMO-POS) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ 1 per 28 days | PA | QL |
| Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ 1 per 28 days | PA | QL |
| Blue Medicare PPO Enhanced (PPO) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ 1 per 28 days | PA | QL |
| Healthy Blue + Medicare (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ 1 per 28 days | PA | QL |
| Experience Health Medicare Advantage (HMO) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ 1 per 28 days | PA | QL |
| Liberty Medicare Advantage (HMO C-SNP) | Tier 5 - Specialty | — | — | ✓ 1 per 28 days | QL |
| Senior Care (HMO I-SNP) | Tier 5 - Specialty | — | — | ✓ 1 per 28 days | QL |
NC State Health Plan
3 plans| Plan | Tier | Prior Auth | Step Therapy | Quantity Limit | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC State Health Plan - 80/20 Plus PPO 2026 | Tier 6 - Non-Preferred Brand Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| NC State Health Plan - 70/30 Standard PPO 2026 | Tier 6 - Non-Preferred Brand Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| NC State Health Plan - HDHP 2026 | Tier 6 - Non-Preferred Brand Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
Oscar Health
28 plans| Plan | Tier | Prior Auth | Step Therapy | Quantity Limit | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Classic 4700 | with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Bronze Simple Diabetes | with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM | with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Gold Elite Saver Plus | with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Silver Simple PCP Saver | with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Silver Simple Diabetes | with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Silver Classic | with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Secure | with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Silver Simple Diabetes | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Gold Elite Saver Plus | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Silver Simple PCP Saver | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Bronze Classic Standard | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits | with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Bronze Classic 4700 | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Secure | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Silver Classic | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Gold Classic Standard | with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Silver Classic Standard | with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Bronze Classic Standard | with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Gold Classic Standard | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| Silver Classic Standard | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| AIAN Cost Share | with Atrium Health | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| AIAN Cost Share | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
TRICARE
1 planUnitedHealthcare
13 plans| Plan | Tier | Prior Auth | Step Therapy | Quantity Limit | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| UHC Silver Value + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| UHC Gold Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| UHC Silver Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| UHC Bronze Standard+ Dental + Vision (No Referrals) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |
| UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) | Tier 5 - Specialty | ✓ | — | ✓ | PA | QL |