Does Essence Healthcare, INC. require prior authorization for Bicillin L-A?
Essence Healthcare, INC. requires prior authorization for Bicillin L-A 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ML penicillin G benzathine 600000 UNT/ML Prefilled Syringe [Bicillin L-A]731566 | 6 / 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | Prior authorization required |
| 2 ML penicillin G benzathine 600000 UNT/ML Prefilled Syringe [Bicillin L-A]731568 | 6 / 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | Prior authorization required |
| 4 ML penicillin G benzathine 600000 UNT/ML Prefilled Syringe [Bicillin L-A]731571 | 6 / 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | Prior authorization required |
Product names come from RxNorm (U.S. National Library of Medicine).
Plan-by-plan detail — 1 ML penicillin G benzathine 600000 UNT/ML Prefilled Syringe [Bicillin L-A]
Bicillin L-A has 3 products in the corpus; this table is for 1 ML penicillin G benzathine 600000 UNT/ML Prefilled Syringe [Bicillin L-A], the one carried on the most plans. The product table above covers every strength.
| Plan | Contract | Tier | Prior auth | Step therapy | Qty limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essence Advantage (HMO) | H2610-005 | 4 | Yes | No | No |
| Essence Advantage (HMO) | H2610-015 | 4 | Yes | No | No |
| Essence Advantage (HMO) | H2610-021 | 4 | Yes | No | No |
| Essence Advantage Plus (HMO) | H2610-006 | 4 | Yes | No | No |
| Essence Advantage Select (HMO) | H2610-016 | 4 | Yes | No | No |
| Essence Advantage Select (HMO) | H2610-027 | 4 | Yes | No | No |
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- 2026-06-30
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Bicillin L-A 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.