Benefily
Varies by plan

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

Prior authorization for Glyxambi differs across Blue Cross Blue Shield (affiliate)'s Medicare Part D plans and product strengths — 2 of 2 Glyxambi 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.

  • Prior authorization requirements differ across this payer's plans: 3 of 240 covering plans require it. Check the specific plan the member is enrolled in — the plan name and contract number are on their insurance card.

By product strength

RxNorm productPlans coveringRequire prior authStep therapyQty limitStatus
empagliflozin 10 MG / linagliptin 5 MG Oral Tablet [Glyxambi]1602115240 / 26930240Varies by plan
empagliflozin 25 MG / linagliptin 5 MG Oral Tablet [Glyxambi]1602120240 / 26930240Varies by plan

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

Plan-by-plan detail — empagliflozin 10 MG / linagliptin 5 MG Oral Tablet [Glyxambi]

Glyxambi has 2 products in the corpus; this table is for empagliflozin 10 MG / linagliptin 5 MG Oral Tablet [Glyxambi], the one carried on the most plans. The product table above covers every strength.

PlanContractTierPrior authStep therapyQty limit
Anthem Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP)H5422-0183NoNoYes
Anthem Extra Help (HMO-POS)H5422-0133NoNoYes
Anthem Full Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP)H5422-0193NoNoYes
Anthem Full Dual Advantage Aligned (HMO D-SNP)H4471-0103NoNoYes
Anthem Full Dual Advantage Aligned (HMO D-SNP)H4471-0103NoNoYes
Anthem Full Dual Advantage Aligned (HMO D-SNP)H4471-0113NoNoYes
Anthem I CareMore Chronic Care (HMO-POS C-SNP)H0544-0043NoNoYes
Anthem I CareMore Chronic Care (HMO-POS C-SNP)H0544-0103NoNoYes
Anthem I CareMore Chronic Care 2 (HMO-POS C-SNP)H4161-0143NoNoYes
Anthem I CareMore Chronic Care 2 (HMO-POS C-SNP)H4161-0153NoNoYes
Anthem I CareMore Home Care (HMO I-SNP)H0544-0053NoNoYes
Anthem I CareMore Kidney Care (HMO-POS C-SNP)H0544-0153NoNoYes
Anthem I CareMore Kidney Care (HMO-POS C-SNP)H0544-0203NoNoYes
Anthem I CareMore Lung Care (HMO-POS C-SNP)H0544-0143NoNoYes
Anthem I CareMore Lung Care (HMO-POS C-SNP)H0544-0193NoNoYes
Anthem I CareMore Lung Care 2 (HMO-POS C-SNP)H4161-0163NoNoYes
Anthem I CareMore Lung Care 2 (HMO-POS C-SNP)H4161-0173NoNoYes
Anthem I CareMore Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS)H4161-0113NoNoYes
Anthem I CareMore Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS)H4161-0133NoNoYes
Anthem I CareMore Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS)H0544-0023NoNoYes
Anthem I CareMore Premium Savings (HMO-POS)H4161-0123NoNoYes
Anthem Kidney Care (HMO-POS C-SNP)H5422-0153NoNoYes
Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS)H0544-0563NoNoYes
Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS)H0544-0613NoNoYes
Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS)H0544-0623NoNoYes
Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS)H0544-0633NoNoYes
Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS)H0544-0643NoNoYes
Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS)H0544-0653NoNoYes
Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS)H0544-0953NoNoYes
Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS)H0544-0963NoNoYes
Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS)H0544-1083NoNoYes
Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS)H5422-0113NoNoYes
Anthem Prime (HMO-POS)H4161-0023NoNoYes
Anthem Prime (HMO-POS)H4161-0033NoNoYes
Anthem Prime (HMO-POS)H4161-0043NoNoYes
Anthem Prime (HMO-POS)H4161-0053NoNoYes
Anthem Prime (HMO-POS)H4161-0063NoNoYes
Anthem Prime (HMO-POS)H4161-0073NoNoYes
Anthem Prime (HMO-POS)H4161-0093NoNoYes
Anthem Prime (HMO-POS)H4161-0103NoNoYes
Anthem Select (HMO-POS)H0544-0583NoNoYes
Anthem Select (HMO-POS)H0544-0663NoNoYes
Anthem Select (HMO-POS)H0544-0693NoNoYes
Anthem Select (HMO-POS)H0544-0913NoNoYes
Anthem Select (HMO-POS)H0544-0983NoNoYes
Blue Advantage Choice (PPO)H0104-0164NoNoYes
Blue Advantage Complete (PPO)H0104-0124NoNoYes
Blue Advantage Complete (PPO)H0104-0144NoNoYes
Blue Advantage Premier (PPO)H0104-0154NoNoYes
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO)H5959-0094NoNoYes
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO)H5959-0144NoNoYes
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO)H5959-0144NoNoYes
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Comfort (PPO)H5959-0154NoNoYes
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Comfort (PPO)H5959-0164NoNoYes
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Complete (PPO)H5959-0104NoNoYes
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Complete (PPO)H5959-0104NoNoYes
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Complete (PPO)H5959-0114NoNoYes
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Core (PPO)H5959-0124NoNoYes
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Core (PPO)H5959-0134NoNoYes
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Core (PPO)H5959-0134NoNoYes
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Secure (HMO)H8547-0014NoNoYes
Blue Medicare Advantage Classic PPO (PPO)H5900-0083NoNoYes
Blue Medicare Advantage Enhanced PPO (PPO)H5900-0043NoNoYes
Blue Medicare Advantage PPO (PPO)H5900-0013NoNoYes
Blue Medicare Choice (HMO)H3449-0264NoNoYes
Blue Medicare Enhanced (HMO-POS)H3449-0244NoNoYes
Blue Medicare Enhanced (HMO-POS)H3449-0244NoNoYes
Blue Medicare Enhanced (HMO-POS)H3449-0244NoNoYes
Blue Medicare Essential (HMO)H3449-0274NoNoYes
Blue Medicare Essential (HMO)H3449-0274NoNoYes
Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS)H3449-0234NoNoYes
Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS)H3449-0234NoNoYes
Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS)H3449-0234NoNoYes
Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS)H3449-0234NoNoYes
Blue Medicare PPO Enhanced (PPO)H3404-0034NoNoYes
Blue Medicare PPO Enhanced (PPO)H3404-0034NoNoYes
Blue Medicare Rx Enhanced (PDP)S5540-0044NoNoYes
Blue Medicare Rx Standard (PDP)S5540-0024NoNoYes
Blue MedicareRx Essentials (PDP)S5726-0204NoNoYes
Blue MedicareRx Plus (PDP)S5726-0144NoNoYes
Blue MedicareRx Value (PDP)S5726-0134NoNoYes
BlueCHiP for Medicare Access (HMO-POS)H4152-0224NoNoYes
BlueCHiP for Medicare Enhanced (HMO-POS)H4152-0134NoNoYes
BlueCHiP for Medicare Essential (HMO-POS)H4152-0234NoNoYes
BlueCHiP for Medicare Extra (HMO-POS)H4152-0184NoNoYes
BlueMedicare Complete Rx (PDP)S5904-0024NoNoYes
BlueMedicare Premier Rx (PDP)S5904-0014NoNoYes
BlueMedicare Select (PPO)H5434-0024NoNoYes
BlueMedicare Select (PPO)H5434-0454NoNoYes
BlueMedicare Value (PPO)H5434-0234NoNoYes
BlueMedicare Value (PPO)H5434-0244NoNoYes
BlueMedicare Value (PPO)H5434-0254NoNoYes
BlueMedicare Value (PPO)H5434-0264NoNoYes
BlueMedicare Value (PPO)H5434-0304NoNoYes
BlueMedicare Value (PPO)H5434-0314NoNoYes
BlueMedicare Value (PPO)H5434-0344NoNoYes
BlueMedicare Value (PPO)H5434-0354NoNoYes
BlueMedicare Value (PPO)H5434-0364NoNoYes
BlueRI for Duals (HMO D-SNP)H4152-0214NoNoYes
BlueRx Enhanced Plus (PDP)S1030-0014NoNoYes
Showing 100 of 240 covering plans.
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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Glyxambi at other payers

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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.