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Medicare Part D drug coverage guides

Coverage, cost, and alternatives for 25 of the most prescribed drugs on Medicare in 2026.

Medicare Part D covers most prescription drugs, but coverage details — what tier the drug is on, how much you'll pay, and any restrictions like prior authorization — vary widely between plans. Below are coverage guides for 25 of the most prescribed medications on Medicare.

Drugs marked with 🟦 are subject to Medicare's negotiated prices under the Inflation Reduction Act, with reduced prices effective January 1, 2026.

Diabetes and weight management

Ozempicsemaglutidetype 2 diabetesTrulicitydulaglutidetype 2 diabetesMounjarotirzepatidetype 2 diabetesWegovysemaglutideweight managementLantusinsulin glarginetype 1 and type 2 diabetesMetforminmetformintype 2 diabetesJanuvia 🟦sitagliptintype 2 diabetesNovoLog 🟦insulin asparttype 1 and type 2 diabetes

Heart and blood pressure

Plavixclopidogrelprevention of heart attack and stroke after cardiovascular eLipitoratorvastatinhigh cholesterol, prevention of cardiovascular eventsCrestorrosuvastatinhigh cholesterol, prevention of cardiovascular eventsEntresto 🟦sacubitril/valsartanheart failure

Asthma and COPD

Symbicortbudesonide/formoterolasthma, COPDAdvair Diskusfluticasone/salmeterolasthma, COPDSingulairmontelukastasthma, allergic rhinitis

Autoimmune conditions (specialty)

Humiraadalimumabrheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, psoriasis, ankylosingStelara 🟦ustekinumabpsoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative Enbrel 🟦etanerceptrheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, psoriat

Other commonly prescribed

Jardiance 🟦empagliflozintype 2 diabetes, heart failure, chronic kidney diseaseFarxiga 🟦dapagliflozintype 2 diabetes, heart failure, chronic kidney diseaseEliquis 🟦apixabanatrial fibrillation, blood clots, deep vein thrombosis (DVT)Xarelto 🟦rivaroxabanatrial fibrillation, blood clots, DVT, pulmonary embolism, pImbruvica 🟦ibrutinibchronic lymphocytic leukemia, mantle cell lymphoma, WaldenstSynthroidlevothyroxinehypothyroidism, thyroid hormone replacementLyricapregabalinneuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, partial-onset seizures

Don't see your medication?

The drugs listed here are some of the most commonly searched, but Medicare Part D covers thousands of medications. To check coverage for any specific drug, use the Medicare.gov Plan Finder with your medication list and ZIP code.

Compare your Part D options

Coverage and costs for this drug vary significantly between plans. Compare your options:

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You can also visit Medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE