Medicare Part D coverage · azelaic acid · RxCUI 1041518
azelaic acid 0.15 MG/MG Topical Gel
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, azelaic acid 0.15 MG/MG Topical Gel is covered by 3,719 Medicare Part D plans (73.6% of enrollable products), averaging Tier 3.1, with prior authorization required on 0% of covering formularies.
- 73.6%
- Plan coverage
- 3,719
- Plans covering
- T3.1
- Avg tier
- 0%
- Prior auth required
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for azelaic acid 0.15 MG/MG Topical Gel
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, azelaic acid 0.15 MG/MG Topical Gel (RxNorm concept RXCUI 1041518, generic name azelaic acid) appears on 172 distinct formulary files spanning 3,719 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 73.6% of enrollable Part D products, mid-range placement; shopping across contracts changes access. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 4, with a cross-plan average of Tier 3.1.
Real-world access to azelaic acid 0.15 MG/MG Topical Gel depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 2.9% require step therapy. 52.9% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 37,203 Part D beneficiaries filled azelaic acid 0.15 MG/MG Topical Gel 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 0.15 MG/MG Topical Gel today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 172
- Plans covering
- 3,719
- Coverage rate
- 73.6%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 4
- Average tier
- Tier 3, Preferred Brand
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 0% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 2.9% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 52.9% 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 0.15 MG/MG Topical Gel
100 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.
| Plan | Insurer | Tier | PA | Premium | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Community Complete Select (HMO D-SNP) | Sentara Health Plans | T1 | No | $0 | VA |
| Sentara Community Complete (HMO D-SNP) | Sentara Health Plans | T1 | No | $0 | VA |
| ElderServe MAP (HMO D-SNP) | Elderserve Health, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| Cooperative Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Group Health Cooperative OF EAU Claire | T1 | No | $0 | WI |
| Longevity Health Plan (PPO I-SNP) | Longevity Health Plan OF NEW Jersey Insurance Comp | T1 | No | $0 | NJ |
| Upper Peninsula Health Plan MI Coordinated Health (HMO D-SNP) | Upper Peninsula Health Plan, LLC | T1 | No | $0 | MI |
| CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Caresource Georgia Co. | T1 | No | $0 | GA |
| HAP CareSource MI Coordinated Health (HMO D-SNP) | HAP Caresource | T1 | No | $0 | MI |
| PruittHealth Premier D-SNP (HMO D-SNP) | Pruitthealth Premier, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | GA |
| Simpra Advantage Dual Care (PPO D-SNP) | Simpra Advantage, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | AL |
| 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 |
| NaviCare (HMO D-SNP) | Fallon Community Health Plan | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| 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 |
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| Provider Partners Missouri Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF Missouri, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | MO |
| CalOptima Health OneCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) | Orange County Health Authority | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| Mass General Brigham SCO (HMO D-SNP) | Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Inc | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| Mass General Brigham One Care (HMO D-SNP) | Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Inc | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| Tufts Health One Care (HMO D-SNP) | Tufts Health Public Plans, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| Tufts Health One Care CW (HMO D-SNP) | Tufts Health Public Plans, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| Tufts Health Plan Senior Care Options (HMO D-SNP) | Tufts Associated Health Maintenance Organization | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| Tufts Health Plan Senior Care Options CW (HMO D-SNP) | Tufts Associated Health Maintenance Organization | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Longevity Health Plan OF Florida, Inc. | T1 | No | $4.80 | FL |
| Senior Care (HMO I-SNP) | Align Senior Care Florida, Inc. | T1 | No | $4.80 | FL |
| ProCare Advantage (HMO-POS I-SNP) | Procare Advantage, LLC | T1 | No | $4.80 | TX |
| ProCare Advantage - Kidney Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) | Procare Advantage, LLC | T1 | No | $4.80 | TX |
| American Health Advantage of Florida (HMO I-SNP) | American Health Plan OF FL, Inc. | T1 | No | $4.80 | FL |
| SECUR Advantage (HMO I-SNP) | Secur Inc | T1 | No | $4.80 | FL |
| SECUR Enhanced (HMO I-SNP) | Secur Inc | T1 | No | $4.80 | FL |
| 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 |
| Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Longevity Health Plan OF Michigan, Inc. | T1 | No | $8.80 | MI |
| Senior Care (HMO I-SNP) | Align Senior Care MI, LLC | T1 | No | $8.80 | MI |
| AgeRight Advantage Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Marquis Advantage, Inc. | T1 | No | $10.50 | OR, WA |
| Senior Care (HMO I-SNP) | Align Senior Care California Inc. | T1 | No | $12.00 | CA |
| Liberty Medicare Dual Plan (HMO D-SNP) | Liberty Advantage, LLC | T1 | No | $14.70 | NC |
| Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Longevity Health Plan OF Illinois, Inc. | T1 | No | $15.20 | IL |
| Provider Partners Illinois Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF Illinois | T1 | No | $15.20 | IL |
| WellSense Added Value (HMO) | Boston Medical Center Health Plan, Inc. | T1 | No | $21.70 | NH |
| KeyCare Advantage (HMO I-SNP) | Isnp Ventures, LLC | T1 | No | $23.20 | MD |
| American Health Advantage of Mississippi (HMO I-SNP) | American Health Plan OF MS, Inc. | T1 | No | $23.80 | MS |
| Senior Care (HMO I-SNP) | Lifeworks Advantage, LLC | T1 | No | $24.60 | VA |
| PruittHealth Premier (HMO I-SNP) | Pruitthealth Premier, Inc. | T1 | No | $25.40 | GA |
Showing top 50 of 100 plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is azelaic acid 0.15 MG/MG Topical Gel covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, azelaic acid 0.15 MG/MG Topical Gel is covered by 3,719 Medicare Part D plans (73.6% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is azelaic acid 0.15 MG/MG Topical Gel on Medicare Part D plans?
azelaic acid 0.15 MG/MG Topical Gel averages Tier 3.1 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.
Does azelaic acid 0.15 MG/MG Topical Gel require prior authorization?
0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for azelaic acid 0.15 MG/MG Topical Gel. Step therapy: 2.9%. Quantity limits: 52.9%.
How much does Medicare spend on azelaic acid 0.15 MG/MG Topical Gel?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on azelaic acid 0.15 MG/MG Topical Gel 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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