bexarotene 0.01 MG/MG Topical Gel [Targretin]
bexarotene
RxCUI: 991233
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for bexarotene 0.01 MG/MG Topical Gel [Targretin]
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, bexarotene 0.01 MG/MG Topical Gel [Targretin] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 991233, generic name bexarotene) appears on 2 distinct formulary files spanning 6 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 0.1% of enrollable Part D products, selective placement; verify formulary inclusion before enrolling. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 5, with a cross-plan average of Tier 3.
Real-world access to bexarotene 0.01 MG/MG Topical Gel [Targretin] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 100% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 50% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 893 Part D beneficiaries filled bexarotene 0.01 MG/MG Topical Gel [Targretin] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $50,939,315 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $57,042.91. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry bexarotene 0.01 MG/MG Topical Gel [Targretin] today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 2
- Plans covering
- 6
- Coverage rate
- 0.1%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 5
- Average tier
- Tier 3, Preferred Brand
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 100% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 0% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 50% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 893
- Total spending
- $50,939,315
- Avg per beneficiary
- $57,042.91
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering bexarotene 0.01 MG/MG Topical Gel [Targretin]
6 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.
| Plan | Insurer | Tier | PA | Premium | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamaspik Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP) | HAMASPIK, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | NY |
| Hamaspik Medicare Select (HMO D-SNP) | HAMASPIK, INC. | T1 | Yes | $34.50 | NY |
| Health New England Medicare Compass (PPO) | HEALTH NEW ENGLAND, INC. | T5 | Yes | $0 | MA |
| Health New England Medicare Value (HMO) | HEALTH NEW ENGLAND, INC. | T5 | Yes | $0 | MA |
| Health New England Medicare Premium (HMO) | HEALTH NEW ENGLAND, INC. | T5 | Yes | $15.80 | MA |
| Health New England Medicare Plus (HMO) | HEALTH NEW ENGLAND, INC. | T5 | Yes | $58.40 | MA |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is bexarotene 0.01 MG/MG Topical Gel [Targretin] covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, bexarotene 0.01 MG/MG Topical Gel [Targretin] is covered by 6 Medicare Part D plans (0.1% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is bexarotene 0.01 MG/MG Topical Gel [Targretin] on Medicare Part D plans?
bexarotene 0.01 MG/MG Topical Gel [Targretin] averages Tier 3 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 5.
Does bexarotene 0.01 MG/MG Topical Gel [Targretin] require prior authorization?
100% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for bexarotene 0.01 MG/MG Topical Gel [Targretin]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 50%.
How much does Medicare spend on bexarotene 0.01 MG/MG Topical Gel [Targretin]?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on bexarotene 0.01 MG/MG Topical Gel [Targretin] was $50,939,315, covering 893 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $57,042.91.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.