Prior authorization required

Does Excellus Health Plan, INC. require prior authorization for Eligard?

Excellus Health Plan, INC. requires prior authorization for Eligard 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
0.375 ML leuprolide acetate 120 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Eligard]825325	16 / 16	16	Prior authorization required
0.5 ML leuprolide acetate 60 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Eligard]825333	16 / 16	16	Prior authorization required
0.25 ML leuprolide acetate 30 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Eligard]825334	16 / 16	16	Prior authorization required
0.375 ML leuprolide acetate 60 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Eligard]825335	16 / 16	16	Prior authorization required

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

Plan-by-plan detail — 0.375 ML leuprolide acetate 120 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Eligard]

Eligard has 4 products in the corpus; this table is for 0.375 ML leuprolide acetate 120 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Eligard], the one carried on the most plans. The product table above covers every strength.

Plan	Contract	Tier	Prior auth	Step therapy	Qty limit
Medicare Blue Choice Core (HMO)	H3351-022	4	Yes	No	No
Medicare Blue Choice Optimum (HMO-POS)	H3351-006	4	Yes	No	No
Medicare Blue Choice Prime (HMO)	H3351-023	4	Yes	No	No
Medicare BlueActive (PPO)	H3335-055	4	Yes	No	No
Medicare BlueBalanced (PPO)	H3335-062	4	Yes	No	No
Medicare BlueClassic (PPO)	H3335-038	4	Yes	No	No
Medicare BlueEnhanced (PPO)	H3335-015	4	Yes	No	No
Medicare BlueEssential (PPO)	H3335-053	4	Yes	No	No
Medicare BluePlus (PPO)	H3335-018	4	Yes	No	No
Medicare BlueVital (PPO)	H3335-061	4	Yes	No	No
Univera SeniorChoice Advanced (HMO-POS)	H3351-019	4	Yes	No	No
Univera SeniorChoice Basic (HMO)	H3351-017	4	Yes	No	No
Univera SeniorChoice Core (PPO)	H3335-060	4	Yes	No	No
Univera SeniorChoice Extra (HMO)	H3351-020	4	Yes	No	No
Univera SeniorChoice Secure (HMO-POS)	H3351-002	4	Yes	No	No
Univera SeniorChoice Value Plus (HMO-POS)	H3351-012	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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Eligard 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.