Does Blue Cross Blue Shield (affiliate) require prior authorization for Ingrezza?
Prior authorization for Ingrezza differs across Blue Cross Blue Shield (affiliate)'s Medicare Part D plans and product strengths — 5 of 7 Ingrezza 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| valbenazine 40 MG Oral Capsule [Ingrezza]1918230 | 117 / 269 | 117 | 0 | 117 | Prior authorization required |
| valbenazine 80 MG Oral Capsule [Ingrezza]1986331 | 117 / 269 | 117 | 0 | 117 | Prior authorization required |
| {7 (valbenazine 40 MG Oral Capsule [Ingrezza]) / 21 (valbenazine 80 MG Oral Capsule [Ingrezza]) } Pack [Ingrezza]2054269 | 114 / 269 | 114 | 0 | 114 | Prior authorization required |
| valbenazine 60 MG Oral Capsule [Ingrezza]2541513 | 117 / 269 | 117 | 0 | 117 | Prior authorization required |
| Sprinkle valbenazine 40 MG Oral Capsule [Ingrezza]2680780 | 114 / 269 | 114 | 0 | 114 | Prior authorization required |
| Sprinkle valbenazine 60 MG Oral Capsule [Ingrezza]2680782 | 0 / 269 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not on formulary |
| Sprinkle valbenazine 80 MG Oral Capsule [Ingrezza]2680784 | 0 / 269 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not on formulary |
Product names come from RxNorm (U.S. National Library of Medicine).
Plan-by-plan detail — valbenazine 40 MG Oral Capsule [Ingrezza]
Ingrezza has 7 products in the corpus; this table is for valbenazine 40 MG Oral Capsule [Ingrezza], 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 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem Extra Help (HMO-POS) | H5422-013 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem Full Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | H5422-019 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem Full Dual Advantage Aligned (HMO D-SNP) | H4471-010 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem Full Dual Advantage Aligned (HMO D-SNP) | H4471-010 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem Full Dual Advantage Aligned (HMO D-SNP) | H4471-011 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem I CareMore Chronic Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) | H0544-004 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem I CareMore Chronic Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) | H0544-010 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem I CareMore Chronic Care 2 (HMO-POS C-SNP) | H4161-014 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem I CareMore Chronic Care 2 (HMO-POS C-SNP) | H4161-015 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem I CareMore Home Care (HMO I-SNP) | H0544-005 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem I CareMore Kidney Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) | H0544-015 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem I CareMore Kidney Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) | H0544-020 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem I CareMore Lung Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) | H0544-014 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem I CareMore Lung Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) | H0544-019 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem I CareMore Lung Care 2 (HMO-POS C-SNP) | H4161-016 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem I CareMore Lung Care 2 (HMO-POS C-SNP) | H4161-017 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem I CareMore Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) | H4161-011 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem I CareMore Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) | H4161-013 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem I CareMore Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS) | H0544-002 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem I CareMore Premium Savings (HMO-POS) | H4161-012 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem Kidney Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) | H5422-015 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) | H0544-056 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) | H0544-061 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) | H0544-062 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) | H0544-063 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) | H0544-064 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) | H0544-065 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) | H0544-095 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) | H0544-096 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) | H0544-108 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) | H5422-011 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem Prime (HMO-POS) | H4161-002 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem Prime (HMO-POS) | H4161-003 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem Prime (HMO-POS) | H4161-004 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem Prime (HMO-POS) | H4161-005 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem Prime (HMO-POS) | H4161-006 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem Prime (HMO-POS) | H4161-007 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem Prime (HMO-POS) | H4161-009 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem Prime (HMO-POS) | H4161-010 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem Select (HMO-POS) | H0544-058 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem Select (HMO-POS) | H0544-066 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem Select (HMO-POS) | H0544-069 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem Select (HMO-POS) | H0544-091 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Anthem Select (HMO-POS) | H0544-098 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Blue Advantage Choice (PPO) | H0104-016 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Blue Advantage Complete (PPO) | H0104-012 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Blue Advantage Complete (PPO) | H0104-014 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Blue Advantage Premier (PPO) | H0104-015 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) | H5959-009 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) | H5959-014 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) | H5959-014 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Comfort (PPO) | H5959-015 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Comfort (PPO) | H5959-016 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Complete (PPO) | H5959-010 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Complete (PPO) | H5959-010 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Complete (PPO) | H5959-011 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Core (PPO) | H5959-012 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Core (PPO) | H5959-013 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Core (PPO) | H5959-013 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Secure (HMO) | H8547-001 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Blue Medicare Choice (HMO) | H3449-026 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Blue Medicare Enhanced (HMO-POS) | H3449-024 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Blue Medicare Enhanced (HMO-POS) | H3449-024 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Blue Medicare Enhanced (HMO-POS) | H3449-024 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Blue Medicare Essential (HMO) | H3449-027 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Blue Medicare Essential (HMO) | H3449-027 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS) | H3449-023 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS) | H3449-023 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS) | H3449-023 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS) | H3449-023 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Blue Medicare PPO Enhanced (PPO) | H3404-003 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Blue Medicare PPO Enhanced (PPO) | H3404-003 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Blue Medicare Rx Enhanced (PDP) | S5540-004 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Blue Medicare Rx Standard (PDP) | S5540-002 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Blue MedicareRx Essentials (PDP) | S5726-020 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Blue MedicareRx Plus (PDP) | S5726-014 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Blue MedicareRx Value (PDP) | S5726-013 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| BlueMedicare Complete Rx (PDP) | S5904-002 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| BlueMedicare Premier Rx (PDP) | S5904-001 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| BlueMedicare Select (PPO) | H5434-002 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| BlueMedicare Select (PPO) | H5434-045 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| BlueMedicare Value (PPO) | H5434-023 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| BlueMedicare Value (PPO) | H5434-024 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| BlueMedicare Value (PPO) | H5434-025 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| BlueMedicare Value (PPO) | H5434-026 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| BlueMedicare Value (PPO) | H5434-030 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| BlueMedicare Value (PPO) | H5434-031 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| BlueMedicare Value (PPO) | H5434-034 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| BlueMedicare Value (PPO) | H5434-035 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| BlueMedicare Value (PPO) | H5434-036 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| BlueRx Enhanced Plus (PDP) | S1030-001 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| BlueRx Essential (PDP) | S1030-006 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Experience Health Medicare Advantage (HMO) | H3777-002 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Healthy Blue + Medicare (HMO-POS D-SNP) | H9147-001 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Highmark Health Options Duals (HMO D-SNP) | H6224-001 | 1 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Highmark Health Options Duals (HMO D-SNP) | H7710-001 | 1 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Highmark Health Options Duals Select (HMO D-SNP) | H7710-002 | 1 | Yes | No | Yes |
| MedicareBlue Rx Standard (PDP) | S5743-001 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Platinum Blue Choice Plan with Rx (Cost) | H2461-009 | 5 | Yes | No | Yes |
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- 2026-06-30
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Ingrezza 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.