Prior authorization required

Does Essence Healthcare PPO, INC. require prior authorization for Vigadrone?

Essence Healthcare PPO, INC. requires prior authorization for Vigadrone 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
vigabatrin 500 MG Powder for Oral Solution [Vigadrone]2047868	7 / 7	7	0	0	Prior authorization required
vigabatrin 500 MG Oral Tablet [Vigadrone]2642353	7 / 7	7	0	0	Prior authorization required

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

Plan-by-plan detail — vigabatrin 500 MG Powder for Oral Solution [Vigadrone]

Vigadrone has 2 products in the corpus; this table is for vigabatrin 500 MG Powder for Oral Solution [Vigadrone], 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 Choice (PPO)	H6200-001	5	Yes	No	No
Essence Advantage Choice (PPO)	H6200-004	5	Yes	No	No
Essence Advantage Choice (PPO)	H6200-006	5	Yes	No	No
Essence Advantage Choice (PPO)	H6200-009	5	Yes	No	No
Essence Advantage Choice Plus (PPO)	H6200-010	5	Yes	No	No
Essence Advantage Premier Plus (PPO)	H6200-008	5	Yes	No	No
Essence Advantage Premier Plus (PPO)	H6200-011	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
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Vigadrone 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.