Prior authorization required
Does Blue Cross Blue Shield (affiliate) require prior authorization for Nucala?
Blue Cross Blue Shield (affiliate) requires prior authorization for Nucala 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 | Step therapy | Qty limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mepolizumab 100 MG Injection [Nucala]1720606 | 74 / 269 | 74 | 0 | 45 | Prior authorization required |
| 1 ML mepolizumab 100 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Nucala]2170993 | 74 / 269 | 74 | 0 | 45 | Prior authorization required |
| 1 ML mepolizumab 100 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Nucala]2173822 | 74 / 269 | 74 | 0 | 45 | Prior authorization required |
| 0.4 ML mepolizumab 100 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Nucala]2596445 | 74 / 269 | 74 | 0 | 45 | Prior authorization required |
Product names come from RxNorm (U.S. National Library of Medicine).
Plan-by-plan detail — mepolizumab 100 MG Injection [Nucala]
Nucala has 4 products in the corpus; this table is for mepolizumab 100 MG Injection [Nucala], 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 |
| Medicare Plus Blue + Meijer (PPO) | H9572-007 | 5 | Yes | No | No |
| Medicare Plus Blue + Meijer (PPO) | H9572-007 | 5 | Yes | No | No |
| Medicare Plus Blue + Meijer (PPO) | H9572-007 | 5 | Yes | No | No |
| Medicare Plus Blue + Meijer (PPO) | H9572-007 | 5 | Yes | No | No |
| Medicare Plus Blue + Meijer (PPO) | H9572-007 | 5 | Yes | No | No |
| Medicare Plus Blue Assure (PPO) | H9572-003 | 5 | Yes | No | No |
| Medicare Plus Blue Assure (PPO) | H9572-003 | 5 | Yes | No | No |
| Medicare Plus Blue Assure (PPO) | H9572-003 | 5 | Yes | No | No |
| Medicare Plus Blue Assure (PPO) | H9572-003 | 5 | Yes | No | No |
| Medicare Plus Blue Assure (PPO) | H9572-003 | 5 | Yes | No | No |
| Medicare Plus Blue Essential (PPO) | H9572-004 | 5 | Yes | No | No |
| Medicare Plus Blue Essential (PPO) | H9572-004 | 5 | Yes | No | No |
| Medicare Plus Blue Essential (PPO) | H9572-004 | 5 | Yes | No | No |
| Medicare Plus Blue Essential (PPO) | H9572-004 | 5 | Yes | No | No |
| Medicare Plus Blue Giveback (PPO) | H9572-008 | 5 | Yes | No | No |
| Medicare Plus Blue Secure (PPO) | H9572-009 | 5 | Yes | No | No |
| Medicare Plus Blue Signature (PPO) | H9572-001 | 5 | Yes | No | No |
| Medicare Plus Blue Signature (PPO) | H9572-001 | 5 | Yes | No | No |
| Medicare Plus Blue Signature (PPO) | H9572-001 | 5 | Yes | No | No |
| Medicare Plus Blue Signature (PPO) | H9572-001 | 5 | Yes | No | No |
| Medicare Plus Blue Signature (PPO) | H9572-001 | 5 | Yes | No | No |
| Medicare Plus Blue Value (PPO) | H9572-010 | 5 | Yes | No | No |
| Medicare Plus Blue Vitality (PPO) | H9572-002 | 5 | Yes | No | No |
| Medicare Plus Blue Vitality (PPO) | H9572-002 | 5 | Yes | No | No |
| Medicare Plus Blue Vitality (PPO) | H9572-002 | 5 | Yes | No | No |
| Medicare Plus Blue Vitality (PPO) | H9572-002 | 5 | Yes | No | No |
| Medicare Plus Blue Vitality (PPO) | H9572-002 | 5 | Yes | No | No |
| Prescription Blue Premium (PDP) | S5584-002 | 5 | Yes | No | No |
| Prescription Blue Select (PDP) | S5584-001 | 5 | 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
- SHA-256
- e626e6bcda1aa6a0071e6f0df6bafe686ae41842cdf0a9feffdc649b6d3ff3ae
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Nucala 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.