Medicare Part D coverage · desonide · RxCUI 349351
desonide 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, desonide 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream is covered by 3,197 Medicare Part D plans (63.3% of enrollable products), averaging Tier 2.7, with prior authorization required on 0% of covering formularies.
- 63.3%
- Plan coverage
- 3,197
- Plans covering
- T2.7
- Avg tier
- 0%
- Prior auth required
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for desonide 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, desonide 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream (RxNorm concept RXCUI 349351, generic name desonide) appears on 189 distinct formulary files spanning 3,197 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 63.3% 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 2.7.
Real-world access to desonide 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 46.6% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 101,247 Part D beneficiaries filled desonide 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $11,411,111 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $112.71. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry desonide 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 189
- Plans covering
- 3,197
- Coverage rate
- 63.3%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 4
- Average tier
- Tier 3, Preferred Brand
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 0% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 0% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 46.6% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 101,247
- Total spending
- $11,411,111
- Avg per beneficiary
- $112.71
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering desonide 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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| PHP (HMO C-snp) | Aids Healthcare Foundation | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| VNS Health Total (HMO D-SNP) | VNS Choice | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| Provider Partners Pennsylvania Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF Pennsylvania, Inc | T1 | No | $0 | PA |
| Provider Partners North Carolina Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF North Carolina | T1 | No | $0 | NC |
| Provider Partners Indiana Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF Indiana | T1 | No | $0 | IN |
| Provider Partners Missouri Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Provider Partners Health Plan OF Missouri, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | MO |
| Community Care's Partnership Program (HMO D-SNP) | Community Care Health Plan, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | WI |
| Platino Blindao (HMO D-SNP) | Triple S Advantage, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | PR |
| Platino Enlace (HMO D-SNP) | Triple S Advantage, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | PR |
| Platino Advance (HMO D-snp) | Triple S Advantage, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | PR |
| Platino Plus (HMO D-snp) | Triple S Advantage, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | PR |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Showing top 50 of 100 plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is desonide 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, desonide 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream is covered by 3,197 Medicare Part D plans (63.3% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is desonide 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream on Medicare Part D plans?
desonide 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream averages Tier 2.7 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.
Does desonide 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream require prior authorization?
0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for desonide 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 46.6%.
How much does Medicare spend on desonide 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on desonide 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream was $11,411,111, covering 101,247 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $112.71.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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