Varies by plan
Does Aetna (CVS Health) require prior authorization for Adempas?
Prior authorization for Adempas differs across Aetna (CVS Health)'s Medicare Part D plans and product strengths — 4 of 5 Adempas products in the corpus appear on their formularies, and the requirement is not uniform. Check the member's specific plan.
Some plans require authorization and others do not. The member's specific plan decides.
- This drug does not appear on any of this payer's Medicare Part D formularies. That means it is NOT COVERED under those plans — which is a different and generally worse outcome than requiring prior authorization. An exception or formulary-exception request may still be possible.
By product strength
| RxNorm product | Plans covering | Require prior auth | Step therapy | Qty limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| riociguat 0.5 MG Oral Tablet [Adempas]1439894 | 658 / 658 | 658 | 0 | 658 | Prior authorization required |
| riociguat 1 MG Oral Tablet [Adempas]1439896 | 658 / 658 | 658 | 0 | 658 | Prior authorization required |
| riociguat 1.5 MG Oral Tablet [Adempas]1439899 | 658 / 658 | 658 | 0 | 658 | Prior authorization required |
| riociguat 2 MG Oral Tablet [Adempas]1439901 | 636 / 658 | 636 | 0 | 636 | Prior authorization required |
| riociguat 2.5 MG Oral Tablet [Adempas]1439903 | 0 / 658 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not on formulary |
Product names come from RxNorm (U.S. National Library of Medicine).
Plan-by-plan detail — riociguat 0.5 MG Oral Tablet [Adempas]
Adempas has 5 products in the corpus; this table is for riociguat 0.5 MG Oral Tablet [Adempas], the one carried on the most plans. The product table above covers every strength.
| Plan | Contract | Tier | Prior auth | Step therapy | Qty limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Community HealthChoices (HMO D-SNP) | H3959-069 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Community HealthChoices (HMO D-SNP) | H3959-070 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Community HealthChoices (HMO D-SNP) | H3959-071 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Community HealthChoices (HMO D-SNP) | H3959-072 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Community HealthChoices (HMO D-SNP) | H3959-073 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra (PPO) | H1608-029 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra (PPO) | H7301-002 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra Dual (HMO D-SNP) | H1692-005 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra Dual (HMO D-SNP) | H3959-036 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) | H3959-035 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra Elite (HMO) | H1692-003 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra Enhanced (HMO-POS) | H3959-001 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra Enhanced (HMO-POS) | H3959-039 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra Enhanced (PPO) | H1608-027 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra Extra (PPO) | H7301-006 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra Premier (HMO-POS) | H3959-002 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra Premier (PPO) | H5522-002 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra Premier (PPO) | H5522-014 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra Prime Plus (HMO-POS) | H3959-053 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra Signature (HMO-POS) | H3959-010 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra Signature (HMO-POS) | H3959-037 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra Signature (HMO-POS) | H3959-052 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra Signature (HMO) | H1692-002 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra Signature (HMO) | H3959-055 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra Signature (PPO) | H1608-040 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra Signature (PPO) | H5522-004 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra Signature Giveback (PPO) | H1608-031 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra Signature Giveback (PPO) | H5522-017 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra Signature Plus (HMO-POS) | H3959-011 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra Signature Plus (HMO-POS) | H3959-032 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Carilion Health Prime (HMO-POS) | H3931-158 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) | H0628-036 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) | H0628-037 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) | H0628-038 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) | H0628-039 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) | H1609-080 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) | H1609-081 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) | H1609-082 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) | H1609-083 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) | H1609-084 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) | H1609-085 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) | H1609-094 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) | H2663-098 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) | H2663-100 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) | H2663-102 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) | H3146-037 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) | H3146-038 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) | H3192-033 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) | H3239-030 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) | H3312-091 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) | H3931-191 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) | H3959-076 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) | H3959-084 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) | H5302-026 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (PPO C-SNP) | H2293-035 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care Total (HMO C-SNP) | H0628-031 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care Total (HMO C-SNP) | H0628-032 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care Total (HMO C-SNP) | H0628-033 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care Total (HMO C-SNP) | H0628-034 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care Total (HMO C-SNP) | H0628-035 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care Total (HMO C-SNP) | H2663-099 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care Total (HMO C-SNP) | H3146-036 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care Total (HMO C-SNP) | H3192-028 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care Total (HMO C-SNP) | H3192-029 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care Total (HMO C-SNP) | H3959-083 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care Value (HMO C-SNP) | H3146-044 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care Value (HMO C-SNP) | H3959-074 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care Value (HMO C-SNP) | H3959-075 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care Value (HMO C-SNP) | H3959-085 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Dual (HMO D-SNP) | H3146-002 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Dual (HMO D-SNP) | H4711-013 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Dual (HMO D-SNP) | H5325-004 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Dual (HMO D-SNP) | H5325-005 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Dual (HMO D-SNP) | H5325-006 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Dual (PPO D-SNP) | H1608-062 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Dual (PPO D-SNP) | H1608-077 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) | H0628-013 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) | H3239-010 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) | H3239-012 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) | H3239-023 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) | H4711-012 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) | H5302-020 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) | H5325-003 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) | H5593-001 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) | H7149-006 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) | H8597-001 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) | H8597-002 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) | H8597-003 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Care (PPO D-SNP) | H2293-004 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Care (PPO D-SNP) | H3288-053 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Care (PPO D-SNP) | H5521-465 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Care (PPO D-SNP) | H5521-472 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Extra (HMO D-SNP) | H3239-005 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Extra (PPO D-SNP) | H1608-076 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Extra (PPO D-SNP) | H2293-021 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Extra Care (HMO D-SNP) | H3239-001 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Extra Care (HMO D-SNP) | H3239-002 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Extra Care (HMO D-SNP) | H3239-007 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Extra Care (HMO D-SNP) | H3239-015 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Extra Care (HMO D-SNP) | H3931-175 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
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Source
Monthly Prescription Drug Plan Formulary and Pharmacy Network Information — Basic Drugs Formulary File- Effective
- 2026-06-30
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- 2026-07-19
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Adempas at other payers
Administrative information only. Benefily reports what a payer has published in its own prior-authorization policy as of the effective date shown. It is not medical advice, not a coverage or payment guarantee, and not an authorization. Requirements vary by plan, place of service and member benefits — always verify with the payer before rendering service.