azelaic acid 0.15 MG/MG Topical Gel
azelaic acid
RxCUI: 1041518
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 174 distinct formulary files spanning 3,734 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 73.7% 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. 53.4% 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 $9,790,845 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 0.15 MG/MG Topical Gel today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 174
- Plans covering
- 3,734
- Coverage rate
- 73.7%
- 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
- 53.4% 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 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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 3,734 Medicare Part D plans (73.7% 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: 53.4%.
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 $9,790,845, covering 37,203 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $263.17.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.