No prior authorization
Does Uhc Of California require prior authorization for Nicotrol?
Uhc Of California does not require prior authorization for Nicotrol on the Medicare Part D plans that cover it.
No covering plan from this payer files a prior-authorization requirement for this drug.
By product strength
| RxNorm product | Plans covering | Require prior auth | Step therapy | Qty limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| nicotine 0.5 MG/ACTUAT Metered Dose Nasal Spray [Nicotrol]1797888 | 40 / 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | No prior authorization |
Product names come from RxNorm (U.S. National Library of Medicine).
Plan-by-plan detail — nicotine 0.5 MG/ACTUAT Metered Dose Nasal Spray [Nicotrol]
| Plan | Contract | Tier | Prior auth | Step therapy | Qty limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-0001 (HMO-POS) | H0543-013 | 4 | No | No | No |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-0002 (HMO-POS) | H0543-019 | 4 | No | No | No |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-0005 (HMO-POS) | H0543-035 | 4 | No | No | No |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-0007 (HMO-POS) | H0543-060 | 4 | No | No | No |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-0008 (HMO-POS) | H0543-086 | 4 | No | No | No |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-0010 (HMO-POS) | H0543-140 | 4 | No | No | No |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-0012 (HMO-POS) | H0543-152 | 4 | No | No | No |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-0015 (HMO-POS) | H0543-166 | 4 | No | No | No |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-003P (HMO-POS) | H0543-151 | 4 | No | No | No |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-004P (HMO-POS) | H0543-168 | 4 | No | No | No |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-005P (HMO-POS) | H0543-169 | 4 | No | No | No |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-006P (HMO-POS) | H0543-170 | 4 | No | No | No |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-021P (HMO-POS) | H0543-220 | 4 | No | No | No |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-022P (HMO-POS) | H0543-221 | 4 | No | No | No |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-023P (HMO-POS) | H0543-222 | 4 | No | No | No |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-026P (HMO-POS) | H0543-225 | 4 | No | No | No |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-10 (HMO-POS) | H0543-193 | 4 | No | No | No |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-33 (HMO-POS) | H0543-232 | 4 | No | No | No |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-37 (HMO-POS) | H0543-251 | 4 | No | No | No |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-43 (HMO-POS) | H0543-254 | 4 | No | No | No |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-44 (HMO-POS) | H0543-255 | 4 | No | No | No |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-7 (HMO-POS) | H0543-188 | 4 | No | No | No |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-8 (HMO-POS) | H0543-189 | 4 | No | No | No |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-9 (HMO-POS) | H0543-191 | 4 | No | No | No |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC CA-19 (HMO-POS) | H0543-236 | 4 | No | No | No |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC CA-20 (HMO-POS) | H0543-237 | 4 | No | No | No |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC CA-21 (HMO-POS) | H0543-238 | 4 | No | No | No |
| UHC Complete Care CA-15P (HMO-POS C-SNP) | H0543-214 | 4 | No | No | No |
| UHC Complete Care CA-18P (HMO-POS C-SNP) | H0543-217 | 4 | No | No | No |
| UHC Complete Care CA-19P (HMO-POS C-SNP) | H0543-218 | 4 | No | No | No |
| UHC Complete Care CA-20P (HMO-POS C-SNP) | H0543-219 | 4 | No | No | No |
| UHC Complete Care CA-27P (HMO-POS C-SNP) | H0543-226 | 4 | No | No | No |
| UHC Complete Care Support CA-1AP (HMO C-SNP) | H0543-239 | 4 | No | No | No |
| UHC Complete Care Support CA-2AP (HMO C-SNP) | H0543-240 | 4 | No | No | No |
| UHC Complete Care Support CA-3AP (HMO C-SNP) | H0543-241 | 4 | No | No | No |
| UHC Complete Care Support CA-4AP (HMO C-SNP) | H0543-242 | 4 | No | No | No |
| UHC Complete Care Support CA-6AP (HMO C-SNP) | H0543-246 | 4 | No | No | No |
| UHC Complete Care Support CA-8AP (HMO-POS C-SNP) | H0543-249 | 4 | No | No | No |
| UHC Sharp Medicare Advantage CA-001P (HMO-POS) | H0543-145 | 4 | No | No | No |
| UHC Sharp Medicare Advantage ValueRx CA-12P (HMO-POS) | H0543-204 | 4 | No | 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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Nicotrol 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.