clobetasol propionate 0.5 MG/ML Topical Lotion

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clobetasol propionate

RxCUI: 861505

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14.5%
Plan Coverage
733
Plans Covering
T2.4
Avg Tier
0%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for clobetasol propionate 0.5 MG/ML Topical Lotion

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, clobetasol propionate 0.5 MG/ML Topical Lotion (RxNorm concept RXCUI 861505, generic name clobetasol propionate) appears on 130 distinct formulary files spanning 733 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 14.5% 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 2.4.

Real-world access to clobetasol propionate 0.5 MG/ML Topical Lotion depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 44.6% apply quantity limits.

Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 1,250,981 Part D beneficiaries filled clobetasol propionate 0.5 MG/ML Topical Lotion in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $152,266,243 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $121.72. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry clobetasol propionate 0.5 MG/ML Topical Lotion today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
130
Plans covering
733
Coverage rate
14.5%
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
44.6% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
1,250,981
Total spending
$152,266,243
Avg per beneficiary
$121.72

Tier Distribution Across Plans

94 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
6 plans
Tier 2, Generic

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering clobetasol propionate 0.5 MG/ML Topical Lotion

100 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
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
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
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
PHP (HMO C-SNP) AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION T1 No $0 CA
Elevate Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP) DENVER HEALTH MEDICAL PLAN, INC. T1 No $0 CO
AllCare Advantage Redwood Rx (HMO D-SNP) ALLCARE HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $0 OR
PrimeWest Senior Health Complete (HMO D-SNP) PRIMEWEST RURAL MN HEALTH CARE ACCESS INITIATIVE T1 No $0 MN
Prime Health Complete (HMO D-SNP) PRIMEWEST RURAL MN HEALTH CARE ACCESS INITIATIVE T1 No $0 MN
DualConnect (HMO D-SNP) SANTA CLARA COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY T1 No $0 CA
VNS Health Total (HMO D-SNP) VNS CHOICE T1 No $0 NY
Alterwood Advantage Dual Secure (HMO D-SNP) ALTERWOOD ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 No $0 MD
Nascentia Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL NEW YORK T1 No $0 NY
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
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
Leon MediExtra (HMO) LEON HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Leon MediDual (HMO D-SNP) LEON HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Leon MediMore (HMO) LEON HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Leon MediMax (HMO D-SNP) LEON HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF FLORIDA, INC. T1 No $4.80 FL
Senior Care (HMO I-SNP) ALIGN SENIOR CARE FLORIDA, INC. T1 No $4.80 FL
ProCare Advantage (HMO-POS I-SNP) PROCARE ADVANTAGE, LLC T1 No $4.80 TX
ProCare Advantage - Kidney Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) PROCARE ADVANTAGE, LLC T1 No $4.80 TX
American Health Advantage of Florida (HMO I-SNP) AMERICAN HEALTH PLAN OF FL, INC. T1 No $4.80 FL
SECUR Advantage (HMO I-SNP) SECUR INC T1 No $4.80 FL
SECUR Enhanced (HMO I-SNP) SECUR INC T1 No $4.80 FL
Gold Dialysis & Kidney Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) GOLD KIDNEY OF FLORIDA INC T1 No $4.80 FL
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
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF MICHIGAN, INC. T1 No $8.80 MI
Senior Care (HMO I-SNP) ALIGN SENIOR CARE MI, LLC T1 No $8.80 MI
Tribute Select (HMO-POS I-SNP) ARKANSAS SUPERIOR SELECT, INC. T1 No $8.90 AR
AgeRight Advantage Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) MARQUIS ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 No $10.50 OR, WA
ATRIO Special Needs Plan (HMO D-SNP) ATRIO HEALTH PLANS T1 No $10.50 OR
ATRIO Special Needs Plan (HMO D-SNP) ATRIO HEALTH PLANS T1 No $10.50 OR
Senior Care (HMO I-SNP) ALIGN SENIOR CARE CALIFORNIA INC. T1 No $12.00 CA
Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Ruby (HMO D-SNP) GATEWAY HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $13.10 PA
Liberty Medicare Dual Plan (HMO D-SNP) LIBERTY ADVANTAGE, LLC T1 No $14.70 NC
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF ILLINOIS, INC. T1 No $15.20 IL

Frequently Asked Questions

Is clobetasol propionate 0.5 MG/ML Topical Lotion covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, clobetasol propionate 0.5 MG/ML Topical Lotion is covered by 733 Medicare Part D plans (14.5% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is clobetasol propionate 0.5 MG/ML Topical Lotion on Medicare Part D plans?

clobetasol propionate 0.5 MG/ML Topical Lotion averages Tier 2.4 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.

Does clobetasol propionate 0.5 MG/ML Topical Lotion require prior authorization?

0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for clobetasol propionate 0.5 MG/ML Topical Lotion. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 44.6%.

How much does Medicare spend on clobetasol propionate 0.5 MG/ML Topical Lotion?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on clobetasol propionate 0.5 MG/ML Topical Lotion was $152,266,243, covering 1,250,981 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $121.72.

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