> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.dataplex-consulting.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.dataplex-consulting.com/data-catalog/cms-data-feeds-dataset/cms-data-feeds-catalog/quarterly-prescription-drug-plan-formulary-pharmacy-network-and-pricing-information-beneficiary_cost.md). # Quarterly Prescription Drug Plan Formulary, Pharmacy Network, and Pricing Information - beneficiary\_cost Part of the [CMS Data Feeds Dataset](/data-catalog/cms-data-feeds-dataset/cms-data-feeds-catalog.md) › Medicare Dataplex delivers this CMS feed as the analysis-ready table `DWV.QUARTERLY_PRESCRIPTION_DRUG_PLAN_FORMULARY_PHARMACY_NETWORK_AND_PRICING_INFORMATION__BENEFICIARY_COST` on Snowflake and Databricks — four snapshot releases spanning 2025–2026, aligned to a single schema, refreshed automatically whenever CMS publishes a new file. Every row carries lineage back to the exact CMS source file that produced it. ## Key facts | | | | ------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Snowflake** | `DWV.QUARTERLY_PRESCRIPTION_DRUG_PLAN_FORMULARY_PHARMACY_NETWORK_AND_PRICING_INFORMATION__BENEFICIARY_COST` | | **Databricks** | `cms_dwv.quarterly_prescription_drug_plan_formulary_pharmacy_network_and_pricing_information__beneficiary_cost` | | **Update pattern** | Full-refresh — each file replaces the prior snapshot | | **CMS published** | 2026-04-01 | | **Loaded** | 2026-04-23 | | **Columns** | 24 data + 6 lineage | | **File versions** | 4 | | **License** | CMS public data — U.S. Government work | | **Platforms** | Snowflake Marketplace · Databricks Delta Sharing | Included in the CMS Data Feeds Dataset — [start a free trial on Snowflake Marketplace](https://app.snowflake.com/marketplace/listing/GZT1Z125KDH/dataplex-consulting-data-products-cms-data-feeds-dataset). {% hint style="success" %} **Current** — CMS last published this feed on 2026-04-01. Coverage runs through 2026-04-01. {% endhint %} {% hint style="info" %} **Full-refresh feed** — each file version is a complete snapshot and newer files supersede older ones. Filter to the latest file (see the sample query) to avoid double-counting across versions. {% endhint %} ## Sample queries {% tabs %} {% tab title="Snowflake" %} ```sql -- Latest snapshot only (avoids double-counting across file versions) SELECT * FROM DWV.QUARTERLY_PRESCRIPTION_DRUG_PLAN_FORMULARY_PHARMACY_NETWORK_AND_PRICING_INFORMATION__BENEFICIARY_COST WHERE FILE_ID IN ( SELECT ID FROM DWV.FEEDS_FILES WHERE IS_LATEST = 1 ) LIMIT 100; ``` {% endtab %} {% tab title="Databricks" %} ```sql -- Latest snapshot only (avoids double-counting across file versions) SELECT * FROM cms_dwv.quarterly_prescription_drug_plan_formulary_pharmacy_network_and_pricing_information__beneficiary_cost WHERE file_id IN ( SELECT id FROM cms_dwv.feeds_files WHERE is_latest = 1 ) LIMIT 100; ``` {% endtab %} {% endtabs %} ## About this feed > Quarterly Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plan formulary, pharmacy network, and pricing data. Use the October release for annual enrollment. > > — *Source: CMS feed metadata* **Keywords:** Medicare, Quarterly Prescription Drug Plan Formulary, Pharmacy Network, and Pricing Information - beneficiary\_cost **Theme:** Medicare ## Coverage timeline 2025 🟩 · 2026 🟩 2 of 2 years with snapshot releases — no gaps. ## Release history | Reporting period | CMS published | Loaded | Latest file | | ------------------------- | ------------- | ---------- | ----------- | | Snapshot as of 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-23 | ✓ | | Snapshot as of 2026-01-01 | 2026-01-01 | 2026-01-28 | | | Snapshot as of 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-01 | 2025-11-07 | | | Snapshot as of 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-15 | | ## Data dictionary
📋 24 data columns + 6 lineage columns Column-level definitions are maintained by CMS in the official [Quarterly Prescription Drug Plan Formulary, Pharmacy Network, and Pricing Information - beneficiary\_cost data dictionary](https://data.cms.gov/provider-summary-by-type-of-service/medicare-part-d-prescribers/quarterly-prescription-drug-plan-formulary-pharmacy-network-and-pricing-information). **Data columns** | Column | Type | | --------------------------- | ------- | | `CONTRACT_ID` | TEXT | | `PLAN_ID` | NUMBER | | `SEGMENT_ID` | NUMBER | | `COVERAGE_LEVEL` | NUMBER | | `TIER` | NUMBER | | `DAYS_SUPPLY` | NUMBER | | `COST_TYPE_PREF` | NUMBER | | `COST_AMT_PREF` | NUMBER | | `COST_MIN_AMT_PREF` | NUMBER | | `COST_MAX_AMT_PREF` | NUMBER | | `COST_TYPE_NONPREF` | NUMBER | | `COST_AMT_NONPREF` | NUMBER | | `COST_MIN_AMT_NONPREF` | NUMBER | | `COST_MAX_AMT_NONPREF` | NUMBER | | `COST_TYPE_MAIL_PREF` | NUMBER | | `COST_AMT_MAIL_PREF` | NUMBER | | `COST_MIN_AMT_MAIL_PREF` | NUMBER | | `COST_MAX_AMT_MAIL_PREF` | NUMBER | | `COST_TYPE_MAIL_NONPREF` | NUMBER | | `COST_AMT_MAIL_NONPREF` | NUMBER | | `COST_MIN_AMT_MAIL_NONPREF` | NUMBER | | `COST_MAX_AMT_MAIL_NONPREF` | NUMBER | | `TIER_SPECIALTY_YN` | BOOLEAN | | `DED_APPLIES_YN` | BOOLEAN | **Lineage columns** (present on every feed table) | Column | Type | Description | | -------------- | -------------- | -------------------------------------------- | | `ROW_ID` | TEXT | Unique row ID for this table (PK) | | `FILE_ID` | TEXT | Source file — joins to `FEEDS_FILES.ID` (FK) | | `FILE_FEED_ID` | TEXT | Parent feed — joins to `FEEDS.ID` (FK) | | `FILE_NAME` | TEXT | Source file name as published by CMS | | `ROWNUM` | NUMBER | Row number within the source file | | `CREATED_AT` | TIMESTAMP\_NTZ | Timestamp when the record was loaded |
## Row-level lineage Every row in this table traces to the exact CMS source file that produced it. The `FILE_ID` column joins to the `FEEDS_FILES` catalog table, and `FILE_FEED_ID` joins to the `FEEDS` master table: ```mermaid erDiagram FEEDS ||--o{ FEEDS_FILES : "ID = FEED_ID" FEEDS ||--o{ QUARTERLY_PRESCRIPTION_DRUG_PLAN_FORMULARY_PHARMACY_NETWORK_AND_PRICING_INFORMATION__BENEFICIARY_COST : "ID = FILE_FEED_ID" FEEDS_FILES ||--o{ QUARTERLY_PRESCRIPTION_DRUG_PLAN_FORMULARY_PHARMACY_NETWORK_AND_PRICING_INFORMATION__BENEFICIARY_COST : "ID = FILE_ID" FEEDS { text ID PK text TITLE text VIEW_NAME text ACCURAL_PERIODICITY } FEEDS_FILES { text ID PK text FEED_ID FK date TEMPORAL_START date TEMPORAL_END date CMS_FEED_MODIFIED number IS_LATEST } QUARTERLY_PRESCRIPTION_DRUG_PLAN_FORMULARY_PHARMACY_NETWORK_AND_PRICING_INFORMATION__BENEFICIARY_COST { text ROW_ID PK text FILE_ID FK text FILE_FEED_ID FK text CONTRACT_ID number PLAN_ID number SEGMENT_ID number COVERAGE_LEVEL number remaining_20_data_columns } ``` Trace any row back to its source file and reporting period: ```sql SELECT d.CONTRACT_ID, d.PLAN_ID, d.SEGMENT_ID, ff.TEMPORAL_START, ff.TEMPORAL_END, ff.CMS_FEED_MODIFIED FROM DWV.QUARTERLY_PRESCRIPTION_DRUG_PLAN_FORMULARY_PHARMACY_NETWORK_AND_PRICING_INFORMATION__BENEFICIARY_COST d JOIN DWV.FEEDS_FILES ff ON d.FILE_ID = ff.ID; ``` ## Source & provenance Published by the **Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services**. * [Official CMS documentation](https://data.cms.gov/provider-summary-by-type-of-service/medicare-part-d-prescribers/quarterly-prescription-drug-plan-formulary-pharmacy-network-and-pricing-information) ## Frequently asked questions ### How often is Quarterly Prescription Drug Plan Formulary, Pharmacy Network, and Pricing Information - beneficiary\_cost updated? CMS last published this feed on 2026-04-01. New releases are added automatically when CMS publishes them. ### What years does Quarterly Prescription Drug Plan Formulary, Pharmacy Network, and Pricing Information - beneficiary\_cost cover? 2025 through 2026. ### How many records are in Quarterly Prescription Drug Plan Formulary, Pharmacy Network, and Pricing Information - beneficiary\_cost? Count the current snapshot yourself once the share is mounted: ```sql SELECT COUNT(*) FROM DWV.QUARTERLY_PRESCRIPTION_DRUG_PLAN_FORMULARY_PHARMACY_NETWORK_AND_PRICING_INFORMATION__BENEFICIARY_COST d JOIN DWV.FEEDS_FILES ff ON d.FILE_ID = ff.ID WHERE ff.IS_LATEST = 1; ``` ### How do I get Quarterly Prescription Drug Plan Formulary, Pharmacy Network, and Pricing Information - beneficiary\_cost data? It's included in the CMS Data Feeds Dataset on the [Snowflake Marketplace](https://app.snowflake.com/marketplace/listing/GZT1Z125KDH/dataplex-consulting-data-products-cms-data-feeds-dataset) (free trial available) and via [Databricks Delta Sharing](https://checkout.dataplex-consulting.com/b/3cIdR2e1J59Sh2w7pWbQY00). Once mounted, query `DWV.QUARTERLY_PRESCRIPTION_DRUG_PLAN_FORMULARY_PHARMACY_NETWORK_AND_PRICING_INFORMATION__BENEFICIARY_COST` directly — no pipeline setup required. ## Related feeds {% content-ref url="/pages/SuPUvqwPG7l1YXcX1lHm" %} [Hospice Enrollments](/data-catalog/cms-data-feeds-dataset/cms-data-feeds-catalog/hospice-enrollments.md) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/Yj5rRvUwCOuBHIw3bgve" %} [Value of care - National](/data-catalog/cms-data-feeds-dataset/cms-data-feeds-catalog/value-of-care-national.md) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/vRQiv4QeaHCXVECuEOVg" %} [CMS Program Statistics - Medicare SNF Utilization by Covered Days of Care](/data-catalog/cms-data-feeds-dataset/cms-data-feeds-catalog/cms-program-statistics-medicare-snf-utilization-by-covered-days-of-care.md) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/EsIq77VadcnWhqPWDnOi" %} [Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program](/data-catalog/cms-data-feeds-dataset/cms-data-feeds-catalog/medicare-diabetes-prevention-program.md) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/EULb9AXeF8dkXyo1a62D" %} [Complications and Deaths - State](/data-catalog/cms-data-feeds-dataset/cms-data-feeds-catalog/complications-and-deaths-state.md) {% endcontent-ref %} ## Get this feed 1. 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