Medicare Part D coverage · azelaic acid · RxCUI 1659803
azelaic acid 150 MG/ML Topical Foam [Finacea]
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, azelaic acid 150 MG/ML Topical Foam [Finacea] is covered by 349 Medicare Part D plans (6.9% of enrollable products), averaging Tier 3.6, with prior authorization required on 0% of covering formularies.
- 6.9%
- Plan coverage
- 349
- Plans covering
- T3.6
- Avg tier
- 0%
- Prior auth required
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for azelaic acid 150 MG/ML Topical Foam [Finacea]
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, azelaic acid 150 MG/ML Topical Foam [Finacea] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 1659803, generic name azelaic acid) appears on 62 distinct formulary files spanning 349 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 6.9% 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 3.6.
Real-world access to azelaic acid 150 MG/ML Topical Foam [Finacea] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 1.6% require step therapy. 32.3% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 37,203 Part D beneficiaries filled azelaic acid 150 MG/ML Topical Foam [Finacea] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $9,731,946 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $261.59. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry azelaic acid 150 MG/ML Topical Foam [Finacea] today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 62
- Plans covering
- 349
- Coverage rate
- 6.9%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 4
- Average tier
- Tier 4, Non-Preferred
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 0% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 1.6% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 32.3% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 37,203
- Total spending
- $9,731,946
- Avg per beneficiary
- $261.59
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering azelaic acid 150 MG/ML Topical Foam [Finacea]
100 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.
| Plan | Insurer | Tier | PA | Premium | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Ventura County Medi-Cal Managed Care Commission | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Health Care Service Corporation | T1 | No | $0 | NM |
| Blue Cross MA Dual Care Plus Preferred (PPO D-SNP) | Health Care Service Corporation | T1 | No | $0 | NM |
| Horizon NJ TotalCare (HMO D-SNP) | Horizon Healthcare OF NEW Jersey, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | NJ |
| SecureBlue (HMO D-SNP) | HMO Minnesota | T1 | No | $0 | MN |
| Hamaspik Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP) | Hamaspik, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| Provider Partners Pennsylvania Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF Pennsylvania, Inc | T1 | No | $0 | PA |
| Provider Partners North Carolina Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF North Carolina | T1 | No | $0 | NC |
| Provider Partners Indiana Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF Indiana | T1 | No | $0 | IN |
| Provider Partners Missouri Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF Missouri, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | MO |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Hcsc Insurance Services Company | T1 | No | $4.80 | TX |
| Provider Partners Texas Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF Texas, Inc. | T1 | No | $4.80 | TX |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) | GHS Insurance Company | T1 | No | $5.00 | OK |
| Provider Partners Illinois Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF Illinois | T1 | No | $15.20 | IL |
| Provider Partners Pennsylvania Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF Pennsylvania, Inc | T1 | No | $32.70 | PA |
| Provider Partners Pennsylvania Essential Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF Pennsylvania, Inc | T1 | No | $32.70 | PA |
| Hamaspik Medicare Select (HMO D-SNP) | Hamaspik, Inc. | T1 | No | $34.50 | NY |
| Provider Partners North Carolina Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF North Carolina | T1 | No | $36.20 | NC |
| Provider Partners North Carolina Essential Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF North Carolina | T1 | No | $36.20 | NC |
| Provider Partners Indiana Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF Indiana | T1 | No | $38.40 | IN |
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| Provider Partners Indiana Essential Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF Indiana | T1 | No | $38.40 | IN |
| Provider Partners Kentucky Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF Kentucky | T1 | No | $38.40 | KY |
| Provider Partners Missouri Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF Missouri, Inc. | T1 | No | $43.00 | MO |
| Provider Partners Missouri Essential Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF Missouri, Inc. | T1 | No | $43.00 | MO |
| eternalHealth Forever (HMO) | Eternalhealth, Inc. | T3 | No | $0 | MA |
| eternalHealth Freedom (PPO) | Eternalhealth, Inc. | T3 | No | $0 | MA |
| eternalHealth Give Back (PPO) | Eternalhealth, Inc. | T3 | No | $0 | MA |
| eternalHealth Horizon (HMO) | Eternalhealth OF Arizona Inc | T3 | No | $0 | AZ |
| eternalHealth Grand Give Back (HMO) | Eternalhealth OF Arizona Inc | T3 | No | $0 | AZ |
| eternalHealth + Fry's Medicare Advantage (HMO) | Eternalhealth OF Arizona Inc | T3 | No | $0 | AZ |
| Senior Care Plus Essential plan (HMO) | Hometown Health Plan, Inc. | T3 | No | $0 | NV |
| Senior Care Plus Complete Plan (HMO) | Hometown Health Plan, Inc. | T3 | No | $0 | NV |
| Renown Preferred Plan by Senior Care Plus (HMO) | Hometown Health Plan, Inc. | T3 | No | $0 | NV |
| Senior Care Plus Extensive Duals Plan (HMO D-SNP) | Hometown Health Plan, Inc. | T3 | No | $0 | NV |
| Senior Care Plus Enriched Duals Plan (HMO D-SNP) | Hometown Health Plan, Inc. | T3 | No | $0 | NV |
| MyAdvocate Medicare Advantage SILVER (HMO-POS) | Beshp, Inc. | T3 | No | $0 | NE |
| Great Plain Medicare Advantage Gold (HMO I-SNP) | Sanford Health Plan | T3 | No | $0 | IA, SD |
| Align ChoicePlus (PPO) | Sanford Health Plan OF Minnesota | T3 | No | $0 | MN |
| Great Plains Medicare Advantage Gold (HMO I-SNP) | Good Samaritan Insurance Plan OF Nebraska, Inc. | T3 | No | $0 | NE |
| Align ChoicePlus (PPO) | Sanford Health Plan | T3 | No | $0 | IA, SD |
| Align ChoicePlus (PPO) | Sanford Health Plan | T3 | No | $0 | ND |
| Great Plains Medicare Advantage Gold (HMO I-SNP) | Sanford Health Plan | T3 | No | $0 | ND |
| Align Dual Partnership (HMO D-SNP) | Sanford Health Plan | T3 | No | $0 | ND |
| Ally Rx (HMO D-SNP) | Security Health Plan OF Wisconsin, Inc. | T3 | No | $0 | WI |
| Esteem Rx (HMO-POS) | Security Health Plan OF Wisconsin, Inc. | T3 | No | $0 | WI |
| Blue Best Life Classic (HMO) | Medisun, Inc. | T3 | No | $0 | AZ |
| Blue Best Life Classic (HMO) | Medisun, Inc. | T3 | No | $0 | AZ |
| HealthTeam Advantage Plan I (PPO) | Care N' Care Insurance Company OF North Carolina | T3 | No | $0 | NC |
| HealthTeam Advantage Vitality Plan (PPO) | Care N' Care Insurance Company OF North Carolina | T3 | No | $0 | NC |
| HealthTeam Advantage Diabetes & Heart Care (HMO C-SNP) | Care N' Care Insurance Company OF North Carolina | T3 | No | $0 | NC |
Showing top 50 of 100 plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is azelaic acid 150 MG/ML Topical Foam [Finacea] covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, azelaic acid 150 MG/ML Topical Foam [Finacea] is covered by 349 Medicare Part D plans (6.9% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is azelaic acid 150 MG/ML Topical Foam [Finacea] on Medicare Part D plans?
azelaic acid 150 MG/ML Topical Foam [Finacea] averages Tier 3.6 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.
Does azelaic acid 150 MG/ML Topical Foam [Finacea] require prior authorization?
0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for azelaic acid 150 MG/ML Topical Foam [Finacea]. Step therapy: 1.6%. Quantity limits: 32.3%.
How much does Medicare spend on azelaic acid 150 MG/ML Topical Foam [Finacea]?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on azelaic acid 150 MG/ML Topical Foam [Finacea] was $9,731,946, covering 37,203 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $261.59.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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