azelaic acid 150 MG/ML Topical Foam [Finacea]
azelaic acid
RxCUI: 1659803
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 63 distinct formulary files spanning 363 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 7.2% 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. 33.3% 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 $9,790,845 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $263.17. 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
- 63
- Plans covering
- 363
- Coverage rate
- 7.2%
- 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
- 33.3% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 37,203
- Total spending
- $9,790,845
- Avg per beneficiary
- $263.17
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 Maryland Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | MD |
| 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 Maryland Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP) | PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $31.20 | MD |
| Provider Partners Maryland Essential Plan (HMO I-SNP) | PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $31.20 | MD |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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 363 Medicare Part D plans (7.2% 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: 33.3%.
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 $9,790,845, covering 37,203 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $263.17.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.