Medicare Part D coverage · adapalene · RxCUI 722111
adapalene 0.003 MG/MG Topical Gel
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, adapalene 0.003 MG/MG Topical Gel is covered by 2,319 Medicare Part D plans (45.9% of enrollable products), averaging Tier 2.7, with prior authorization required on 29.7% of covering formularies.
- 45.9%
- Plan coverage
- 2,319
- Plans covering
- T2.7
- Avg tier
- 29.7%
- Prior auth required
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for adapalene 0.003 MG/MG Topical Gel
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, adapalene 0.003 MG/MG Topical Gel (RxNorm concept RXCUI 722111, generic name adapalene) appears on 64 distinct formulary files spanning 2,319 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 45.9% of enrollable Part D products, selective placement; verify formulary inclusion before enrolling. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 4, with a cross-plan average of Tier 2.7.
Real-world access to adapalene 0.003 MG/MG Topical Gel depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 29.7% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 3.1% require step therapy. 23.4% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 4,155 Part D beneficiaries filled adapalene 0.003 MG/MG Topical Gel in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $2,842,497 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $684.11. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry adapalene 0.003 MG/MG Topical Gel today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 64
- Plans covering
- 2,319
- Coverage rate
- 45.9%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 4
- Average tier
- Tier 3, Preferred Brand
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 29.7% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 3.1% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 23.4% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 4,155
- Total spending
- $2,842,497
- Avg per beneficiary
- $684.11
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering adapalene 0.003 MG/MG Topical Gel
100 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.
| Plan | Insurer | Tier | PA | Premium | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SeniorCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) | South Country Health Alliance | T1 | No | $0 | MN |
| AbilityCare (HMO D-SNP) | South Country Health Alliance | T1 | No | $0 | MN |
| Alameda Alliance Wellness (HMO D-SNP) | Alameda Alliance FOR Health | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| Abilis Health Community (HMO I-SNP) | Signature Advantage, LLC | T1 | No | $0 | KY, TN |
| Arkansas Integrated Providers (AIP) Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Arkansas Superior Select, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | AR |
| Platino Blindao (HMO D-SNP) | Triple S Advantage, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | PR |
| Platino Enlace (HMO D-SNP) | Triple S Advantage, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | PR |
| Platino Advance (HMO D-snp) | Triple S Advantage, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | PR |
| Platino Plus (HMO D-snp) | Triple S Advantage, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | PR |
| Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Diamond (HMO D-SNP) | Gateway Health Plan, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | PA |
| Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Diamond (HMO D-SNP) | Gateway Health Plan, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | PA |
| Highmark Health Options Duals (HMO D-SNP) | Highmark Health Options West Virginia Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | WV |
| Highmark Health Options Duals (HMO D-SNP) | Highmark Bcbsd, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | DE |
| Tufts Health One Care (HMO D-SNP) | Tufts Health Public Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | MA |
| Tufts Health One Care CW (HMO D-SNP) | Tufts Health Public Plans, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $0 | MA |
| Tufts Health Plan Senior Care Options (HMO D-SNP) | Tufts Associated Health Maintenance Organization | T1 | Yes | $0 | MA |
| Tufts Health Plan Senior Care Options CW (HMO D-SNP) | Tufts Associated Health Maintenance Organization | T1 | Yes | $0 | MA |
| Texas Independence Health Plan, Inc. (HMO I-SNP) | Texas Independence Health Plan, Inc. | T1 | No | $4.80 | TX |
| Texas Independence Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Texas Independence Health Plan, Inc. | T1 | No | $4.80 | TX |
| Tribute Select (HMO-POS I-SNP) | Arkansas Superior Select, Inc. | T1 | No | $8.90 | AR |
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| Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Ruby (HMO D-SNP) | Gateway Health Plan, Inc. | T1 | No | $13.10 | PA |
| Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Ruby (HMO D-SNP) | Gateway Health Plan, Inc. | T1 | No | $17.60 | PA |
| Highmark Health Options Duals Select (HMO D-SNP) | Highmark Bcbsd, Inc. | T1 | No | $31.20 | DE |
| Valor Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) | TSG Guard, Inc. | T1 | No | $31.40 | OH |
| WV Senior Advantage (HMO I-SNP) | West Virginia Senior Advantage, Inc. | T1 | No | $32.70 | WV |
| Abilis Health (HMO I-SNP) | Signature Advantage, LLC | T1 | No | $35.90 | KY, TN |
| CommuniCare Advantage ISNP (HMO I-SNP) | OH CHS SNP Inc. | T1 | No | $38.40 | IN, MD, OH |
| DrMax (HMO) | Doctors Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T2 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| DrExtraCare (HMO C-SNP) | Doctors Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T2 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| DrSelect (HMO) | Doctors Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T2 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| DrSelect-CFL (HMO) | Doctors Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T2 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| DrPlatinum-CFL (HMO D-SNP) | Doctors Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T2 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| DrTotalCare-CFL (HMO C-SNP) | Doctors Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T2 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| DrElite-SFL (HMO) | Doctors Healthcare Plans, Inc. | T2 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| MCS Classicare RxMax (HMO) | MCS Advantage, Inc. | T2 | Yes | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare Platino Ideal (HMO D-SNP) | MCS Advantage, Inc. | T2 | Yes | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare Efectivo (HMO) | MCS Advantage, Inc. | T2 | Yes | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare Essential (HMO-POS) | MCS Advantage, Inc. | T2 | Yes | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare Platino Progreso (HMO D-SNP) | MCS Advantage, Inc. | T2 | Yes | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare Primero (HMO C-SNP) | MCS Advantage, Inc. | T2 | Yes | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare Firme (HMO) | MCS Advantage, Inc. | T2 | Yes | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare En Tu Hogar (HMO) | MCS Advantage, Inc. | T2 | Yes | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare Hero (HMO) | MCS Advantage, Inc. | T2 | Yes | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare Platino Total (HMO D-SNP) | MCS Advantage, Inc. | T2 | Yes | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare InteliCare (HMO) | MCS Advantage, Inc. | T2 | Yes | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare Platino Maximo (HMO D-SNP) | MCS Advantage, Inc. | T2 | Yes | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare Excede (HMO) | MCS Advantage, Inc. | T2 | Yes | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare Estrella (HMO) | MCS Advantage, Inc. | T2 | Yes | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare Platino Superior (HMO D-SNP) | MCS Advantage, Inc. | T2 | Yes | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare Platino 185 (HMO D-SNP) | MCS Advantage, Inc. | T2 | Yes | $0 | PR |
Showing top 50 of 100 plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is adapalene 0.003 MG/MG Topical Gel covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, adapalene 0.003 MG/MG Topical Gel is covered by 2,319 Medicare Part D plans (45.9% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is adapalene 0.003 MG/MG Topical Gel on Medicare Part D plans?
adapalene 0.003 MG/MG Topical Gel averages Tier 2.7 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.
Does adapalene 0.003 MG/MG Topical Gel require prior authorization?
29.7% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for adapalene 0.003 MG/MG Topical Gel. Step therapy: 3.1%. Quantity limits: 23.4%.
How much does Medicare spend on adapalene 0.003 MG/MG Topical Gel?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on adapalene 0.003 MG/MG Topical Gel was $2,842,497, covering 4,155 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $684.11.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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