What tier drug is farxiga?

What tier is Farxiga on typical US pharmacy formularies?

Farxiga (dapagliflozin) is a prescription diabetes medicine that is commonly placed in a mid- to higher-cost formulary tier, often Tier 3 or Tier 4 on many insurance plans. Exact tier placement depends on the patient’s specific insurance formulary and the plan year.

Why does Farxiga’s tier change between plans?

Drug tiers are set by each insurance plan’s formulary. Farxiga may be placed differently based on:
- Whether your plan covers it as preferred brand vs. non-preferred brand
- Contracting and rebates with the manufacturer
- Step therapy or prior authorization rules (plans may still cover it but at a different cost tier)

How can you check your exact Farxiga tier quickly?

Look up Farxiga in your plan’s formulary (pharmacy benefits manager), then check:
- The tier number (and name, such as “preferred brand”)
- Any prior authorization or step therapy notes
- Whether there are lower-cost alternatives (like other SGLT2 inhibitors) in lower tiers

If you tell me the insurance name (and state, if you’re in the US) or the plan type (Medicare Part D, employer plan, Medicaid), I can help you figure out where to check and what tier is most likely.

Source

I don’t have your specific insurer’s formulary data in the provided information, so I can’t confirm a single guaranteed tier number for all patients.