Does Geisinger Health Plan require prior authorization for Advair?
Geisinger Health Plan does not require prior authorization for Advair on the Medicare Part D plans that cover it.
No covering plan from this payer files a prior-authorization requirement for this drug.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 ACTUAT fluticasone propionate 0.1 MG/ACTUAT / salmeterol 0.05 MG/ACTUAT Dry Powder Inhaler [Advair]896185 | 0 / 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not on formulary |
| 60 ACTUAT fluticasone propionate 0.25 MG/ACTUAT / salmeterol 0.05 MG/ACTUAT Dry Powder Inhaler [Advair]896212 | 0 / 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not on formulary |
| 60 ACTUAT fluticasone propionate 0.5 MG/ACTUAT / salmeterol 0.05 MG/ACTUAT Dry Powder Inhaler [Advair]896229 | 0 / 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not on formulary |
| 120 ACTUAT fluticasone propionate 0.045 MG/ACTUAT / salmeterol 0.021 MG/ACTUAT Metered Dose Inhaler [Advair]896237 | 9 / 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | No prior authorization |
| 120 ACTUAT fluticasone propionate 0.115 MG/ACTUAT / salmeterol 0.021 MG/ACTUAT Metered Dose Inhaler [Advair]896245 | 9 / 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | No prior authorization |
| 120 ACTUAT fluticasone propionate 0.23 MG/ACTUAT / salmeterol 0.021 MG/ACTUAT Metered Dose Inhaler [Advair]896273 | 9 / 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | No prior authorization |
Product names come from RxNorm (U.S. National Library of Medicine).
Plan-by-plan detail — 120 ACTUAT fluticasone propionate 0.045 MG/ACTUAT / salmeterol 0.021 MG/ACTUAT Metered Dose Inhaler [Advair]
Advair has 6 products in the corpus; this table is for 120 ACTUAT fluticasone propionate 0.045 MG/ACTUAT / salmeterol 0.021 MG/ACTUAT Metered Dose Inhaler [Advair], the one carried on the most plans. The product table above covers every strength.
| Plan | Contract | Tier | Prior auth | Step therapy | Qty limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geisinger Gold Classic 360 Rx (HMO) | H3954-160 | 3 | No | No | No |
| Geisinger Gold Classic Advantage Rx (HMO) | H3954-157 | 3 | No | No | No |
| Geisinger Gold Classic Advantage Rx (HMO) | H3954-157 | 3 | No | No | No |
| Geisinger Gold Classic Advantage Rx (HMO) | H3954-157 | 3 | No | No | No |
| Geisinger Gold Classic Complete Rx (HMO) | H3954-158 | 3 | No | No | No |
| Geisinger Gold Classic Complete Rx (HMO) | H3954-158 | 3 | No | No | No |
| Geisinger Gold Classic Essential Rx (HMO) | H3954-161 | 3 | No | No | No |
| Geisinger Gold Secure Rx (HMO D-SNP) | H3954-097 | 3 | No | No | No |
| Geisinger Gold Value Rx (HMO) | H3954-163 | 3 | No | No | No |
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- 2026-06-30
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- 2026-07-19
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Advair 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.