Prior authorization required

Does California Physicians' Service require prior authorization for Aranesp?

California Physicians' Service 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	15 / 17	15	Prior authorization required
1 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.2 MG/ML Injection [Aranesp]1654955	15 / 17	15	Prior authorization required
1 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.025 MG/ML Injection [Aranesp]352044	15 / 17	15	Prior authorization required
1 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.04 MG/ML Injection [Aranesp]352045	15 / 17	15	Prior authorization required
1 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.06 MG/ML Injection [Aranesp]352046	15 / 17	15	Prior authorization required
1 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.1 MG/ML Injection [Aranesp]352047	15 / 17	15	Prior authorization required
0.5 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.2 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp]730046	15 / 17	15	Prior authorization required
0.4 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.1 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp]731227	15 / 17	15	Prior authorization required
0.6 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.5 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp]731229	15 / 17	15	Prior authorization required
0.3 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.5 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp]731231	15 / 17	15	Prior authorization required
0.4 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.5 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp]731235	15 / 17	15	Prior authorization required
1 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.5 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp]731241	15 / 17	15	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
Blue Shield 65 Plus (HMO)	H0504-015	4	Yes	No	No
Blue Shield 65 Plus (HMO)	H0504-017	4	Yes	No	No
Blue Shield 65 Plus (HMO)	H0504-026	4	Yes	No	No
Blue Shield 65 Plus (HMO)	H0504-028	4	Yes	No	No
Blue Shield 65 Plus (HMO)	H0504-038	4	Yes	No	No
Blue Shield 65 Plus (HMO)	H0504-039	4	Yes	No	No
Blue Shield 65 Plus Choice Plan (HMO)	H0504-040	4	Yes	No	No
Blue Shield 65 Plus Plan 2 (HMO)	H0504-021	4	Yes	No	No
Blue Shield Advantage (HMO)	H0504-050	4	Yes	No	No
Blue Shield AdvantageOptimum Plan (HMO)	H5928-004	4	Yes	No	No
Blue Shield AdvantageOptimum Plan 1 (HMO)	H5928-010	4	Yes	No	No
Blue Shield Inspire (HMO)	H0504-041	4	Yes	No	No
Blue Shield Inspire (HMO)	H0504-043	4	Yes	No	No
Blue Shield Inspire (HMO)	H0504-047	4	Yes	No	No
Blue Shield TotalDual Plan (HMO D-SNP)	H2819-001	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.