Does Blue Cross Blue Shield (affiliate) require prior authorization for Edarbi?
Blue Cross Blue Shield (affiliate) does not require prior authorization for Edarbi on the Medicare Part D plans that cover it.
No covering plan from this payer files a prior-authorization requirement for this drug.
- No prior authorization is filed, but step therapy applies on 25 of 71 covering plans — the plan requires another drug be tried first.
By product strength
| RxNorm product | Plans covering | Require prior auth | Step therapy | Qty limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| azilsartan medoxomil 40 MG Oral Tablet [Edarbi]1091650 | 71 / 269 | 0 | 25 | 71 | No prior authorization |
| azilsartan medoxomil 80 MG Oral Tablet [Edarbi]1091654 | 71 / 269 | 0 | 25 | 71 | No prior authorization |
Product names come from RxNorm (U.S. National Library of Medicine).
Plan-by-plan detail — azilsartan medoxomil 40 MG Oral Tablet [Edarbi]
Edarbi has 2 products in the corpus; this table is for azilsartan medoxomil 40 MG Oral Tablet [Edarbi], 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 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Anthem Extra Help (HMO-POS) | H5422-013 | 4 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Anthem Full Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | H5422-019 | 4 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Anthem Full Dual Advantage Aligned (HMO D-SNP) | H4471-010 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Anthem Full Dual Advantage Aligned (HMO D-SNP) | H4471-010 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Anthem Full Dual Advantage Aligned (HMO D-SNP) | H4471-011 | 4 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Anthem I CareMore Chronic Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) | H0544-004 | 3 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Anthem I CareMore Chronic Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) | H0544-010 | 3 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Anthem I CareMore Chronic Care 2 (HMO-POS C-SNP) | H4161-014 | 3 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Anthem I CareMore Chronic Care 2 (HMO-POS C-SNP) | H4161-015 | 3 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Anthem I CareMore Home Care (HMO I-SNP) | H0544-005 | 3 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Anthem I CareMore Kidney Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) | H0544-015 | 3 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Anthem I CareMore Kidney Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) | H0544-020 | 3 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Anthem I CareMore Lung Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) | H0544-014 | 3 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Anthem I CareMore Lung Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) | H0544-019 | 3 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Anthem I CareMore Lung Care 2 (HMO-POS C-SNP) | H4161-016 | 3 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Anthem I CareMore Lung Care 2 (HMO-POS C-SNP) | H4161-017 | 3 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Anthem I CareMore Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) | H4161-011 | 3 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Anthem I CareMore Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) | H4161-013 | 3 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Anthem I CareMore Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS) | H0544-002 | 3 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Anthem I CareMore Premium Savings (HMO-POS) | H4161-012 | 3 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Anthem Kidney Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) | H5422-015 | 4 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) | H0544-056 | 4 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) | H0544-061 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) | H0544-062 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) | H0544-063 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) | H0544-064 | 4 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) | H0544-065 | 4 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) | H0544-095 | 4 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) | H0544-096 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) | H0544-108 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) | H5422-011 | 4 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Anthem Prime (HMO-POS) | H4161-002 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Anthem Prime (HMO-POS) | H4161-003 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Anthem Prime (HMO-POS) | H4161-004 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Anthem Prime (HMO-POS) | H4161-005 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Anthem Prime (HMO-POS) | H4161-006 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Anthem Prime (HMO-POS) | H4161-007 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Anthem Prime (HMO-POS) | H4161-009 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Anthem Prime (HMO-POS) | H4161-010 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Anthem Select (HMO-POS) | H0544-058 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Anthem Select (HMO-POS) | H0544-066 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Anthem Select (HMO-POS) | H0544-069 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Anthem Select (HMO-POS) | H0544-091 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Anthem Select (HMO-POS) | H0544-098 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Blue Advantage Complete (PPO) | H0104-012 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Blue Advantage Complete (PPO) | H0104-014 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Blue Advantage Premier (PPO) | H0104-015 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) | H5959-009 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) | H5959-014 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) | H5959-014 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Complete (PPO) | H5959-010 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Complete (PPO) | H5959-010 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Complete (PPO) | H5959-011 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Secure (HMO) | H8547-001 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Blue Medicare Choice (HMO) | H3449-026 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Blue Medicare Enhanced (HMO-POS) | H3449-024 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Blue Medicare Enhanced (HMO-POS) | H3449-024 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Blue Medicare Enhanced (HMO-POS) | H3449-024 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Blue Medicare Essential (HMO) | H3449-027 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Blue Medicare Essential (HMO) | H3449-027 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS) | H3449-023 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS) | H3449-023 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS) | H3449-023 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS) | H3449-023 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Blue Medicare PPO Enhanced (PPO) | H3404-003 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Blue Medicare PPO Enhanced (PPO) | H3404-003 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Experience Health Medicare Advantage (HMO) | H3777-002 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Healthy Blue + Medicare (HMO-POS D-SNP) | H9147-001 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Platinum Blue Choice Plan with Rx (Cost) | H2461-009 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
| Platinum Blue Complete Plan with Rx (Cost) | H2461-010 | 4 | No | No | Yes |
- Effective
- 2026-06-30
- Retrieved
- 2026-07-19
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Edarbi 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.