tapentadol HCl

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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: 3 hours, 27 minutes ago

Plan	Tier	Prior Auth	Step Therapy	Quantity Limit	Restrictions
BCBS Federal Standard Option 2026	Tier 1 - Generic	—	—	✓	QL
BCBS Federal Basic Option 2026	Tier 1 - Generic	—	—	✓	QL

3 plans

Source: PDF · Formulary date: Apr 1, 2026 · Checked: 3 hours, 27 minutes ago

Plan	Tier	Prior Auth	Step Therapy	Quantity Limit	Restrictions
NC State Health Plan - 80/20 Plus PPO 2026	Tier 1 - Preferred Generic	✓	—	—	PA
NC State Health Plan - 70/30 Standard PPO 2026	Tier 1 - Preferred Generic	✓	—	—	PA
NC State Health Plan - HDHP 2026	Tier 1 - Preferred Generic	✓	—	—	PA

1 plan

Source: Excel (XLSX) · Formulary date: Jan 5, 2026 · Checked: 3 hours, 27 minutes ago

Plan	Tier	Prior Auth	Step Therapy	Quantity Limit	Restrictions
TRICARE Uniform Formulary 2026	Tier 3 - Non-Formulary	—	—	—	None