Prior authorization required

Does Wellpoint Insurance Company require prior authorization for Eligard?

Wellpoint Insurance Company 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	14 / 14	14	Prior authorization required
0.5 ML leuprolide acetate 60 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Eligard]825333	14 / 14	14	Prior authorization required
0.25 ML leuprolide acetate 30 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Eligard]825334	14 / 14	14	Prior authorization required
0.375 ML leuprolide acetate 60 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Eligard]825335	14 / 14	14	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
Wellpoint Chronic Care (HMO-POS C-SNP)	H8849-001	4	Yes	No	No
Wellpoint Chronic Care (HMO-POS C-SNP)	H8849-003	4	Yes	No	No
Wellpoint Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP)	H8849-011	4	Yes	No	No
Wellpoint Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP)	H8849-011	4	Yes	No	No
Wellpoint Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP)	H8849-011	4	Yes	No	No
Wellpoint Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP)	H8849-011	4	Yes	No	No
Wellpoint Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP)	H8849-011	4	Yes	No	No
Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP)	H8849-010	4	Yes	No	No
Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP)	H8849-010	4	Yes	No	No
Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP)	H8849-010	4	Yes	No	No
Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP)	H8849-010	4	Yes	No	No
Wellpoint Lung Care (HMO-POS C-SNP)	H8849-005	4	Yes	No	No
Wellpoint Select (HMO-POS)	H8849-006	4	Yes	No	No
Wellpoint Select (HMO-POS)	H8849-009	4	Yes	No	No

Source

Monthly Prescription Drug Plan Formulary and Pharmacy Network Information — Basic Drugs Formulary File

Effective: 2026-06-30
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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.