Prior authorization required

Does Blue Cross Blue Shield (affiliate) require prior authorization for Aranesp?

Blue Cross Blue Shield (affiliate) requires prior authorization for Aranesp on every Medicare Part D plan of theirs that covers it.

Every plan from this payer that covers the drug requires authorization before it is dispensed.

By product strength

RxNorm product	Plans covering	Require prior auth	Status
0.4 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.025 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp]1605172	76 / 269	76	Prior authorization required
1 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.2 MG/ML Injection [Aranesp]1654955	76 / 269	76	Prior authorization required
1 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.025 MG/ML Injection [Aranesp]352044	76 / 269	76	Prior authorization required
1 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.04 MG/ML Injection [Aranesp]352045	76 / 269	76	Prior authorization required
1 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.06 MG/ML Injection [Aranesp]352046	76 / 269	76	Prior authorization required
1 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.1 MG/ML Injection [Aranesp]352047	76 / 269	76	Prior authorization required
0.5 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.2 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp]730046	76 / 269	76	Prior authorization required
0.4 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.1 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp]731227	76 / 269	76	Prior authorization required
0.6 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.5 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp]731229	76 / 269	76	Prior authorization required
0.3 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.5 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp]731231	76 / 269	76	Prior authorization required
0.4 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.5 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp]731235	76 / 269	76	Prior authorization required
1 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.5 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp]731241	76 / 269	76	Prior authorization required

Product names come from RxNorm (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Plan-by-plan detail — 0.4 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.025 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp]

Aranesp has 12 products in the corpus; this table is for 0.4 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.025 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp], the one carried on the most plans. The product table above covers every strength.

Plan	Contract	Tier	Prior auth	Step therapy	Qty limit
Anthem Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP)	H5422-018	4	Yes	No	No
Anthem Extra Help (HMO-POS)	H5422-013	4	Yes	No	No
Anthem Full Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP)	H5422-019	4	Yes	No	No
Anthem Full Dual Advantage Aligned (HMO D-SNP)	H4471-010	4	Yes	No	No
Anthem Full Dual Advantage Aligned (HMO D-SNP)	H4471-010	4	Yes	No	No
Anthem Full Dual Advantage Aligned (HMO D-SNP)	H4471-011	4	Yes	No	No
Anthem Kidney Care (HMO-POS C-SNP)	H5422-015	4	Yes	No	No
Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS)	H0544-056	4	Yes	No	No
Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS)	H0544-061	4	Yes	No	No
Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS)	H0544-062	4	Yes	No	No
Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS)	H0544-063	4	Yes	No	No
Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS)	H0544-064	4	Yes	No	No
Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS)	H0544-065	4	Yes	No	No
Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS)	H0544-095	4	Yes	No	No
Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS)	H0544-096	4	Yes	No	No
Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS)	H0544-108	4	Yes	No	No
Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS)	H5422-011	4	Yes	No	No
Anthem Prime (HMO-POS)	H4161-002	4	Yes	No	No
Anthem Prime (HMO-POS)	H4161-003	4	Yes	No	No
Anthem Prime (HMO-POS)	H4161-004	4	Yes	No	No
Anthem Prime (HMO-POS)	H4161-005	4	Yes	No	No
Anthem Prime (HMO-POS)	H4161-006	4	Yes	No	No
Anthem Prime (HMO-POS)	H4161-007	4	Yes	No	No
Anthem Prime (HMO-POS)	H4161-009	4	Yes	No	No
Anthem Prime (HMO-POS)	H4161-010	4	Yes	No	No
Anthem Select (HMO-POS)	H0544-058	4	Yes	No	No
Anthem Select (HMO-POS)	H0544-066	4	Yes	No	No
Anthem Select (HMO-POS)	H0544-069	4	Yes	No	No
Anthem Select (HMO-POS)	H0544-091	4	Yes	No	No
Anthem Select (HMO-POS)	H0544-098	4	Yes	No	No
Blue Advantage Complete (PPO)	H0104-012	4	Yes	No	No
Blue Advantage Complete (PPO)	H0104-014	4	Yes	No	No
Blue Advantage Premier (PPO)	H0104-015	4	Yes	No	No
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO)	H5959-009	4	Yes	No	No
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO)	H5959-014	4	Yes	No	No
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO)	H5959-014	4	Yes	No	No
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Complete (PPO)	H5959-010	4	Yes	No	No
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Complete (PPO)	H5959-010	4	Yes	No	No
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Complete (PPO)	H5959-011	4	Yes	No	No
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Secure (HMO)	H8547-001	4	Yes	No	No
Blue Medicare Choice (HMO)	H3449-026	4	Yes	No	No
Blue Medicare Enhanced (HMO-POS)	H3449-024	4	Yes	No	No
Blue Medicare Enhanced (HMO-POS)	H3449-024	4	Yes	No	No
Blue Medicare Enhanced (HMO-POS)	H3449-024	4	Yes	No	No
Blue Medicare Essential (HMO)	H3449-027	4	Yes	No	No
Blue Medicare Essential (HMO)	H3449-027	4	Yes	No	No
Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS)	H3449-023	4	Yes	No	No
Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS)	H3449-023	4	Yes	No	No
Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS)	H3449-023	4	Yes	No	No
Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS)	H3449-023	4	Yes	No	No
Blue Medicare PPO Enhanced (PPO)	H3404-003	4	Yes	No	No
Blue Medicare PPO Enhanced (PPO)	H3404-003	4	Yes	No	No
Blue Medicare Rx Enhanced (PDP)	S5540-004	4	Yes	No	No
Blue MedicareRx Plus (PDP)	S5726-014	4	Yes	No	No
Experience Health Medicare Advantage (HMO)	H3777-002	4	Yes	No	No
Healthy Blue + Medicare (HMO-POS D-SNP)	H9147-001	4	Yes	No	No
Highmark Health Options Duals (HMO D-SNP)	H6224-001	1	Yes	No	No
Highmark Health Options Duals (HMO D-SNP)	H7710-001	1	Yes	No	No
Highmark Health Options Duals Select (HMO D-SNP)	H7710-002	1	Yes	No	No
Platinum Blue Choice Plan with Rx (Cost)	H2461-009	4	Yes	No	No
Platinum Blue Complete Plan with Rx (Cost)	H2461-010	4	Yes	No	No
Regence BlueAdvantage HMO (HMO)	H1997-013	4	Yes	No	No
Regence BlueAdvantage HMO (HMO)	H6237-009	4	Yes	No	No
Regence MedAdvantage + Rx Classic (PPO)	H3817-008	4	Yes	No	No
Regence MedAdvantage + Rx Classic (PPO)	H3817-008	4	Yes	No	No
Regence MedAdvantage + Rx Classic (PPO)	H3817-008	4	Yes	No	No
Regence MedAdvantage + Rx Classic (PPO)	H4605-002	4	Yes	No	No
Regence MedAdvantage + Rx Enhanced (PPO)	H3817-009	4	Yes	No	No
Regence MedAdvantage + Rx Enhanced (PPO)	H3817-009	4	Yes	No	No
Regence MedAdvantage + Rx Enhanced (PPO)	H4605-004	4	Yes	No	No
Regence MedAdvantage + Rx Enhanced (PPO)	H5009-002	4	Yes	No	No
Regence MedAdvantage + Rx Primary (PPO)	H3817-011	4	Yes	No	No
Regence MedAdvantage + Rx Primary (PPO)	H3817-011	4	Yes	No	No
Regence MedAdvantage + Rx Primary (PPO)	H3817-011	4	Yes	No	No
Regence MedAdvantage + Rx Primary (PPO)	H5009-011	4	Yes	No	No
Regence MedAdvantage + Rx Primary (PPO)	H5009-011	4	Yes	No	No

Source

Monthly Prescription Drug Plan Formulary and Pharmacy Network Information — Basic Drugs Formulary File

Effective: 2026-06-30
Retrieved: 2026-07-19
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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.