calcitriol 0.000003 MG/MG Topical Ointment

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calcitriol

RxCUI: 388517

Important: Drug coverage and costs vary by plan and location. Verify coverage directly with your Medicare plan before filling a prescription. This is informational data only and should not replace advice from your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
20.6%
Plan Coverage
1,044
Plans Covering
T2.8
Avg Tier
10%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for calcitriol 0.000003 MG/MG Topical Ointment

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, calcitriol 0.000003 MG/MG Topical Ointment (RxNorm concept RXCUI 388517, generic name calcitriol) appears on 50 distinct formulary files spanning 1,044 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 20.6% 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 2.8.

Real-world access to calcitriol 0.000003 MG/MG Topical Ointment depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 10% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 4% require step therapy. 10% apply quantity limits.

Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 310,587 Part D beneficiaries filled calcitriol 0.000003 MG/MG Topical Ointment in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $31,339,139 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $100.90. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry calcitriol 0.000003 MG/MG Topical Ointment today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
50
Plans covering
1,044
Coverage rate
20.6%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 4
Average tier
Tier 3, Preferred Brand

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
10% of formularies
Step therapy required
4% of formularies
Quantity limits
10% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
310,587
Total spending
$31,339,139
Avg per beneficiary
$100.90

Tier Distribution Across Plans

20 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
80 plans
Tier 2, Generic

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering calcitriol 0.000003 MG/MG Topical Ointment

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
SeniorCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) SOUTH COUNTRY HEALTH ALLIANCE T1 No $0 MN
AbilityCare (HMO D-SNP) SOUTH COUNTRY HEALTH ALLIANCE T1 No $0 MN
Alameda Alliance Wellness (HMO D-SNP) ALAMEDA ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH T1 No $0 CA
Abilis Health Community (HMO I-SNP) SIGNATURE ADVANTAGE, LLC T1 No $0 KY, TN
Arkansas Integrated Providers (AIP) Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) ARKANSAS SUPERIOR SELECT, INC. T1 No $0 AR
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
Texas Independence Health Plan, Inc. (HMO I-SNP) TEXAS INDEPENDENCE HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $4.80 TX
Texas Independence Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) TEXAS INDEPENDENCE HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $4.80 TX
Tribute Select (HMO-POS I-SNP) ARKANSAS SUPERIOR SELECT, INC. T1 No $8.90 AR
Valor Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) TSG GUARD, INC. T1 No $31.40 OH
WV Senior Advantage (HMO I-SNP) WEST VIRGINIA SENIOR ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 No $32.70 WV
Abilis Health (HMO I-SNP) SIGNATURE ADVANTAGE, LLC T1 No $35.90 KY, TN
CommuniCare Advantage ISNP (HMO I-SNP) OH CHS SNP INC. T1 No $38.40 IN, MD, OH
Troy Medicare (HMO) TROY HEALTH, INC. T2 No $0 NC
Troy Medicare for Dual-eligible Beneficiaries (HMO D-SNP) TROY HEALTH, INC. T2 No $0 NC
Contra Costa Health Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) CONTRA COSTA COUNTY MEDICAL SERVICE DBA CONTRA COSTA HEALTH T2 No $0 CA
Keystone First VIP Choice (HMO D-SNP) VISTA HEALTH PLAN, INC. T2 No $0 PA
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) VISTA HEALTH PLAN, INC. T2 No $0 PA
First Choice VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) SELECT HEALTH OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC. T2 No $0 SC
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Next, Inc. T2 No $0 DE
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care Choice (HMO D-SNP) AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Next, Inc. T2 No $0 DE
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) AMERIHEALTH CARITAS FLORIDA INC T2 No $0 FL
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) AMERIHEALTH CARITAS LOUISIANA, INC. T2 No $0 LA
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) AMERIHEALTH CARITAS NORTH CAROLINA, INC. T2 No $0 NC
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) AMERIHEALTH MICHIGAN, INC. T2 No $0 MI
Healthy Mississippi Premier Advantage (HMO-POS) Healthy Mississippi, Inc. T2 No $0 MS
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage LA, Orange Co. (HMO) KAISER FOUNDATION HP, INC. T2 No $0 CA
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Enhanced Solano (HMO) KAISER FOUNDATION HP, INC. T2 No $0 CA
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Inland Empire (HMO) KAISER FOUNDATION HP, INC. T2 No $0 CA
Kaiser Permanente Sr Adv Enhanced Marin San Mateo (HMO) KAISER FOUNDATION HP, INC. T2 No $0 CA
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Ventura (HMO) KAISER FOUNDATION HP, INC. T2 No $0 CA
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Enhanced Kern (HMO) KAISER FOUNDATION HP, INC. T2 No $0 CA
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Basic Kern (HMO) KAISER FOUNDATION HP, INC. T2 No $0 CA
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage San Diego (HMO) KAISER FOUNDATION HP, INC. T2 No $0 CA
Kaiser Permanente Sr Adv Enhanced Santa Clara (HMO) KAISER FOUNDATION HP, INC. T2 No $0 CA
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Enhanced Stanis (HMO) KAISER FOUNDATION HP, INC. T2 No $0 CA
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Basic Stanis (HMO) KAISER FOUNDATION HP, INC. T2 No $0 CA
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Basic SnJoaq (HMO) KAISER FOUNDATION HP, INC. T2 No $0 CA
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Basic Fresno (HMO) KAISER FOUNDATION HP, INC. T2 No $0 CA
Kaiser Permanente Sr Advantage Basic Sac., Sonoma (HMO) KAISER FOUNDATION HP, INC. T2 No $0 CA
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Santa Cruz (HMO) KAISER FOUNDATION HP, INC. T2 No $0 CA
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Basic Alameda (HMO) KAISER FOUNDATION HP, INC. T2 No $0 CA
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Basic SF (HMO) KAISER FOUNDATION HP, INC. T2 No $0 CA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is calcitriol 0.000003 MG/MG Topical Ointment covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, calcitriol 0.000003 MG/MG Topical Ointment is covered by 1,044 Medicare Part D plans (20.6% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is calcitriol 0.000003 MG/MG Topical Ointment on Medicare Part D plans?

calcitriol 0.000003 MG/MG Topical Ointment averages Tier 2.8 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.

Does calcitriol 0.000003 MG/MG Topical Ointment require prior authorization?

10% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for calcitriol 0.000003 MG/MG Topical Ointment. Step therapy: 4%. Quantity limits: 10%.

How much does Medicare spend on calcitriol 0.000003 MG/MG Topical Ointment?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on calcitriol 0.000003 MG/MG Topical Ointment was $31,339,139, covering 310,587 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $100.90.

Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainMedicare Editorial