clindamycin 10 MG/ML Topical Foam [Clindacin]
clindamycin
RxCUI: 2621717
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for clindamycin 10 MG/ML Topical Foam [Clindacin]
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, clindamycin 10 MG/ML Topical Foam [Clindacin] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 2621717, generic name clindamycin) appears on 11 distinct formulary files spanning 653 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 12.9% 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 3.6.
Real-world access to clindamycin 10 MG/ML Topical Foam [Clindacin] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 54.5% 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 Foam [Clindacin] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $2,074,052 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $237.80. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry clindamycin 10 MG/ML Topical Foam [Clindacin] today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 11
- Plans covering
- 653
- Coverage rate
- 12.9%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 4
- Average tier
- Tier 4, Non-Preferred
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 0% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 0% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 54.5% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 8,722
- Total spending
- $2,074,052
- Avg per beneficiary
- $237.80
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Standalone Drug Plans (PDP) Covering clindamycin 10 MG/ML Topical Foam [Clindacin]
2 standalone prescription drug plans include this drug.
| Plan | Insurer | Tier | PA | ST | Premium | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Rx PDP Complete (PDP) | HM HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY | T2 | No | No | $164.80 | - |
| Blue Rx PDP Plus (PDP) | HM HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY | T2 | No | No | $193.20 | - |
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering clindamycin 10 MG/ML Topical Foam [Clindacin]
98 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.
| Plan | Insurer | Tier | PA | Premium | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CareAdvantage (HMO D-SNP) | SAN MATEO HEALTH COMMISSION | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| Security Blue HMO-POS Standard (HMO-POS) | HIGHMARK CHOICE COMPANY | T2 | No | $51.80 | PA |
| Freedom Blue PPO Select (PPO) | HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY | T2 | No | $95.70 | PA |
| Security Blue HMO-POS Deluxe (HMO-POS) | HIGHMARK CHOICE COMPANY | T2 | No | $95.90 | PA |
| Freedom Blue PPO Standard (PPO) | HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY | T2 | No | $98.20 | PA |
| Freedom Blue PPO Select (PPO) | HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY | T2 | No | $115.70 | PA |
| Freedom Blue PPO Deluxe (PPO) | HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY | T2 | No | $122.40 | PA |
| Freedom Blue PPO Classic (PPO) | HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY | T2 | No | $140.90 | PA |
| Freedom Blue PPO Classic (PPO) | HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY | T2 | No | $145.40 | PA |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO) | AETNA HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA INC. | T4 | No | $0 | CA |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO) | AETNA HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA INC. | T4 | No | $0 | CA |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO-POS) | AETNA HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA INC. | T4 | No | $0 | CA |
| Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO-POS) | AETNA HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA INC. | T4 | No | $0 | CA |
| Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO-POS) | AETNA HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA INC. | T4 | No | $0 | CA |
| Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO-POS) | AETNA HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA INC. | T4 | No | $0 | CA |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO) | AETNA HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA INC. | T4 | No | $0 | CA |
| Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO-POS) | AETNA HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA INC. | T4 | No | $0 | CA |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO) | AETNA HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA INC. | T4 | No | $0 | CA |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO) | AETNA HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA INC. | T4 | No | $0 | CA |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO) | AETNA HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA INC. | T4 | No | $0 | CA |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Care (HMO-POS) | AETNA HEALTH OF OHIO INC. | T4 | No | $0 | OH |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO-POS) | AETNA HEALTH OF OHIO INC. | T4 | No | $0 | OH |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Care (HMO-POS) | AETNA HEALTH OF OHIO INC. | T4 | No | $0 | OH |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO-POS) | AETNA HEALTH OF OHIO INC. | T4 | No | $0 | KY |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) | AETNA HEALTH OF OHIO INC. | T4 | No | $0 | KY |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) | AETNA HEALTH OF OHIO INC. | T4 | No | $0 | KY |
| Aetna Medicare HIDE (HMO D-SNP) | AETNA HEALTH OF OHIO INC. | T4 | No | $0 | KY |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) | AETNA HEALTH OF OHIO INC. | T4 | No | $0 | OH |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Care (HMO-POS) | AETNA HEALTH OF OHIO INC. | T4 | No | $0 | OH |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) | AETNA HEALTH OF OHIO INC. | T4 | No | $0 | OH |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) | AETNA HEALTH OF OHIO INC. | T4 | No | $0 | KY |
| Aetna Medicare Partial Dual (HMO D-SNP) | AETNA HEALTH OF OHIO INC. | T4 | No | $0 | KY |
| Aetna Medicare Partial Dual (HMO D-SNP) | AETNA HEALTH OF OHIO INC. | T4 | No | $0 | OH |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO) | AETNA HEALTH INC.(GA) | T4 | No | $0 | GA |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) | COVENTRY HEALTH CARE OF ILLINOIS, INC. | T4 | No | $0 | WI |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) | COVENTRY HEALTH CARE OF ILLINOIS, INC. | T4 | No | $0 | IL |
| Aetna Medicare Prime Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) | COVENTRY HEALTH CARE OF ILLINOIS, INC. | T4 | No | $0 | IL |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO-POS) | COVENTRY HEALTH CARE OF ILLINOIS, INC. | T4 | No | $0 | IL |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) | COVENTRY HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY | T4 | No | $0 | IA |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) | COVENTRY HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY | T4 | No | $0 | NE |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) | COVENTRY HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY | T4 | No | $0 | KS, MO |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (PPO) | COVENTRY HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY | T4 | No | $0 | KS |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) | COVENTRY HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY | T4 | No | $0 | KS, MO |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Plus (PPO) | COVENTRY HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY | T4 | No | $0 | AR |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) | COVENTRY HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY | T4 | No | $0 | KS |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra (PPO) | COVENTRY HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY | T4 | No | $0 | OH |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra Signature Giveback (PPO) | COVENTRY HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY | T4 | No | $0 | WV |
| Aetna Medicare Elite (PPO) | COVENTRY HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY | T4 | No | $0 | IA |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (PPO) | COVENTRY HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY | T4 | No | $0 | NE |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra Signature (PPO) | COVENTRY HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY | T4 | No | $0 | WV |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is clindamycin 10 MG/ML Topical Foam [Clindacin] covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, clindamycin 10 MG/ML Topical Foam [Clindacin] is covered by 653 Medicare Part D plans (12.9% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is clindamycin 10 MG/ML Topical Foam [Clindacin] on Medicare Part D plans?
clindamycin 10 MG/ML Topical Foam [Clindacin] averages Tier 3.6 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.
Does clindamycin 10 MG/ML Topical Foam [Clindacin] require prior authorization?
0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for clindamycin 10 MG/ML Topical Foam [Clindacin]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 54.5%.
How much does Medicare spend on clindamycin 10 MG/ML Topical Foam [Clindacin]?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on clindamycin 10 MG/ML Topical Foam [Clindacin] was $2,074,052, covering 8,722 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $237.80.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.