betamethasone 1 MG/ML Topical Cream
betamethasone
RxCUI: 197407
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for betamethasone 1 MG/ML Topical Cream
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, betamethasone 1 MG/ML Topical Cream (RxNorm concept RXCUI 197407, generic name betamethasone) appears on 329 distinct formulary files spanning 5,061 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 99.9% of enrollable Part D products, near-universal placement. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 4, with a cross-plan average of Tier 2.1.
Real-world access to betamethasone 1 MG/ML Topical Cream depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 51.7% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 407,711 Part D beneficiaries filled betamethasone 1 MG/ML Topical Cream in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $42,156,509 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $103.40. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry betamethasone 1 MG/ML Topical Cream today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 329
- Plans covering
- 5,061
- Coverage rate
- 99.9%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 4
- Average tier
- Tier 2, Generic
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 0% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 0% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 51.7% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 407,711
- Total spending
- $42,156,509
- Avg per beneficiary
- $103.40
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering betamethasone 1 MG/ML Topical Cream
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 |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) | WELLPOINT WEST VIRGINIA , INC. | T1 | No | $0 | WV |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage 3 (HMO-POS) | HealthKeepers, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | VA |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage 3 (HMO-POS) | HealthKeepers, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | VA |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage 3 (HMO-POS) | HealthKeepers, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | VA |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS) | WELLPOINT TENNESSEE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | TN |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS) | WELLPOINT TENNESSEE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | TN |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS) | WELLPOINT TENNESSEE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | TN |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS) | WELLPOINT TENNESSEE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | TN |
| HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plan (HMO) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun MediMax (HMO) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plan (HMO) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plan (HMO) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun MediSun Plus (HMO D-SNP) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plus (HMO) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plus (HMO) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun MediSun Extra (HMO D-SNP) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plus (HMO) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun VitalCare (HMO C-SNP) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun VitalCare (HMO C-SNP) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun MediSun Full Dual Plus (HMO D-SNP) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun MediSun Full Dual Extra (HMO D-SNP) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply Complete (HMO D-SNP) | SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply More (HMO) | SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply Complete (HMO D-SNP) | SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply Level (HMO C-SNP) | SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply Level (HMO C-SNP) | SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply More (HMO) | SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply Level (HMO C-SNP) | SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply More (HMO) | SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply Level (HMO C-SNP) | SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply Complete (HMO D-SNP) | SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply More (HMO) | SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply More (HMO) | SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply Level (HMO C-SNP) | SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply Complete (HMO D-SNP) | SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply More (HMO) | SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply Extra (HMO) | SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply Extra Platinum (HMO) | SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply More Platinum (HMO) | SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply Complete Platinum (HMO D-SNP) | SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply Level Platinum (HMO C-SNP) | SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply Extra Platinum (HMO) | SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply Level Platinum (HMO C-SNP) | SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply Extra Platinum (HMO) | SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply Level Platinum (HMO C-SNP) | SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply Extra Platinum (HMO) | SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply More Platinum (HMO) | SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Simply Complete Platinum (HMO D-SNP) | SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is betamethasone 1 MG/ML Topical Cream covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, betamethasone 1 MG/ML Topical Cream is covered by 5,061 Medicare Part D plans (99.9% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is betamethasone 1 MG/ML Topical Cream on Medicare Part D plans?
betamethasone 1 MG/ML Topical Cream averages Tier 2.1 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.
Does betamethasone 1 MG/ML Topical Cream require prior authorization?
0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for betamethasone 1 MG/ML Topical Cream. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 51.7%.
How much does Medicare spend on betamethasone 1 MG/ML Topical Cream?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on betamethasone 1 MG/ML Topical Cream was $42,156,509, covering 407,711 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $103.40.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.