Does Excellus Health Plan, INC. require prior authorization for Synjardy?
Excellus Health Plan, INC. does not require prior authorization for Synjardy on the Medicare Part D plans that cover it.
No covering plan from this payer files a prior-authorization requirement for this drug.
- No prior authorization is filed, but step therapy applies on 16 of 16 covering plans — the plan requires another drug be tried first.
- This drug does not appear on any of this payer's Medicare Part D formularies. That means it is NOT COVERED under those plans — which is a different and generally worse outcome than requiring prior authorization. An exception or formulary-exception request may still be possible.
By product strength
| RxNorm product | Plans covering | Require prior auth | Step therapy | Qty limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| empagliflozin 5 MG / metformin hydrochloride 500 MG Oral Tablet [Synjardy]1664321 | 16 / 16 | 0 | 16 | 16 | No prior authorization |
| empagliflozin 12.5 MG / metformin hydrochloride 500 MG Oral Tablet [Synjardy]1664325 | 16 / 16 | 0 | 16 | 16 | No prior authorization |
| empagliflozin 5 MG / metformin hydrochloride 1000 MG Oral Tablet [Synjardy]1664328 | 16 / 16 | 0 | 16 | 16 | No prior authorization |
| empagliflozin 12.5 MG / metformin hydrochloride 1000 MG Oral Tablet [Synjardy]1665369 | 16 / 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 | No prior authorization |
| 24 HR empagliflozin 10 MG / metformin hydrochloride 1000 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet [Synjardy]1862688 | 0 / 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not on formulary |
| 24 HR empagliflozin 12.5 MG / metformin hydrochloride 1000 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet [Synjardy]1862692 | 0 / 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not on formulary |
| 24 HR empagliflozin 25 MG / metformin hydrochloride 1000 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet [Synjardy]1862697 | 0 / 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not on formulary |
| 24 HR empagliflozin 5 MG / metformin hydrochloride 1000 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet [Synjardy]1862701 | 0 / 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not on formulary |
Product names come from RxNorm (U.S. National Library of Medicine).
Plan-by-plan detail — empagliflozin 5 MG / metformin hydrochloride 500 MG Oral Tablet [Synjardy]
Synjardy has 8 products in the corpus; this table is for empagliflozin 5 MG / metformin hydrochloride 500 MG Oral Tablet [Synjardy], 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 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Medicare Blue Choice Optimum (HMO-POS) | H3351-006 | 4 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Medicare Blue Choice Prime (HMO) | H3351-023 | 4 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Medicare BlueActive (PPO) | H3335-055 | 4 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Medicare BlueBalanced (PPO) | H3335-062 | 4 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Medicare BlueClassic (PPO) | H3335-038 | 4 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Medicare BlueEnhanced (PPO) | H3335-015 | 4 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Medicare BlueEssential (PPO) | H3335-053 | 4 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Medicare BluePlus (PPO) | H3335-018 | 4 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Medicare BlueVital (PPO) | H3335-061 | 4 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Univera SeniorChoice Advanced (HMO-POS) | H3351-019 | 4 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Univera SeniorChoice Basic (HMO) | H3351-017 | 4 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Univera SeniorChoice Core (PPO) | H3335-060 | 4 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Univera SeniorChoice Extra (HMO) | H3351-020 | 4 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Univera SeniorChoice Secure (HMO-POS) | H3351-002 | 4 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Univera SeniorChoice Value Plus (HMO-POS) | H3351-012 | 4 | No | Yes | Yes |
- Effective
- 2026-06-30
- Retrieved
- 2026-07-19
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Synjardy 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.