Medicare Part D coverage · clindamycin · RxCUI 197519
clindamycin 10 MG/ML Topical Lotion
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, clindamycin 10 MG/ML Topical Lotion is covered by 3,907 Medicare Part D plans (77.3% of enrollable products), averaging Tier 2.5, with prior authorization required on 0% of covering formularies.
- 77.3%
- Plan coverage
- 3,907
- Plans covering
- T2.5
- Avg tier
- 0%
- Prior auth required
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for clindamycin 10 MG/ML Topical Lotion
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, clindamycin 10 MG/ML Topical Lotion (RxNorm concept RXCUI 197519, generic name clindamycin) appears on 242 distinct formulary files spanning 3,907 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 77.3% 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 2.5.
Real-world access to clindamycin 10 MG/ML Topical Lotion depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 76% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 8,722 Part D beneficiaries filled clindamycin 10 MG/ML Topical Lotion in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $2,071,917 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $237.55. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry clindamycin 10 MG/ML Topical Lotion today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 242
- Plans covering
- 3,907
- Coverage rate
- 77.3%
- 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
- 76% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 8,722
- Total spending
- $2,071,917
- Avg per beneficiary
- $237.55
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering clindamycin 10 MG/ML Topical Lotion
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 |
| Florida Complete Care-Duals VIP (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Hpmp OF Florida, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| 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 |
| Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Mercy Care | T1 | No | $0 | AZ |
| Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Mercy Care | T1 | No | $0 | AZ |
| Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Mercy Care | T1 | No | $0 | AZ |
| Elderplan Plus Long-Term Care (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Elderplan, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| Health Choice Pathway (HMO D-SNP) | Health Choice Arizona, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | AZ |
| Healthfirst CompleteCare (HMO D-SNP) | Healthfirst Health Plan, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| IMCare Classic (HMO D-SNP) | Itasca Medical Care | T1 | No | $0 | MN |
| Johns Hopkins Advantage MD D-SNP (HMO D-SNP) | Hopkins Health Advantage, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | MD |
| MetroPlus UltraCare (HMO D-SNP) | Metroplus Health Plan, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| 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 |
| Senior Whole Health SCO (HMO D-SNP) | Senior Whole Health, LLC | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| Senior Whole Health SCO NHC (HMO D-SNP) | Senior Whole Health, LLC | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| Molina One Care (HMO D-SNP) | Senior Whole Health, LLC | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
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| 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 |
| CareAdvantage (HMO D-SNP) | SAN Mateo Health Commission | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| CCA One Care (HMO D-SNP) | Commonwealth Care Alliance, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| CCA Senior Care Options (HMO D-SNP) | Commonwealth Care Alliance, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| 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 |
| Community Care's Partnership Program (HMO D-SNP) | Community Care Health Plan, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | WI |
| 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 |
| Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Diamond (HMO D-SNP) | Gateway Health Plan, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | PA |
| Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Diamond (HMO D-SNP) | Gateway Health Plan, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | PA |
| Highmark Health Options Duals (HMO D-SNP) | Highmark Health Options West Virginia Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | WV |
| Highmark Health Options Duals (HMO D-SNP) | Highmark Bcbsd, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | DE |
| 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 |
| Florida Complete Care (HMO I-SNP) | Hpmp OF Florida, Inc. | T1 | No | $4.80 | FL |
Showing top 50 of 100 plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is clindamycin 10 MG/ML Topical Lotion covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, clindamycin 10 MG/ML Topical Lotion is covered by 3,907 Medicare Part D plans (77.3% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is clindamycin 10 MG/ML Topical Lotion on Medicare Part D plans?
clindamycin 10 MG/ML Topical Lotion averages Tier 2.5 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.
Does clindamycin 10 MG/ML Topical Lotion require prior authorization?
0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for clindamycin 10 MG/ML Topical Lotion. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 76%.
How much does Medicare spend on clindamycin 10 MG/ML Topical Lotion?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on clindamycin 10 MG/ML Topical Lotion was $2,071,917, covering 8,722 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $237.55.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Nationwide similar Part D drugs
Data-derived peers across the CMS Part D formulary extract: nearest average tier placement and nearest prior-authorization rate. Not therapeutic alternatives or same-generic strengths.
Closest average formulary tier
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