desonide 0.5 MG/ML Topical Lotion

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desonide

RxCUI: 197572

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.
23.7%
Plan Coverage
1,199
Plans Covering
T2.8
Avg Tier
0%
Prior Auth Required

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

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, desonide 0.5 MG/ML Topical Lotion (RxNorm concept RXCUI 197572, generic name desonide) appears on 67 distinct formulary files spanning 1,199 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 23.7% 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 desonide 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. 22.4% 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 Lotion in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $11,439,660 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $112.99. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry desonide 0.5 MG/ML Topical Lotion today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
67
Plans covering
1,199
Coverage rate
23.7%
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
22.4% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
101,247
Total spending
$11,439,660
Avg per beneficiary
$112.99

Tier Distribution Across Plans

23 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
77 plans
Tier 2, Generic

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

100 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
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
PHP (HMO C-SNP) AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION T1 No $0 CA
VNS Health Total (HMO D-SNP) VNS CHOICE T1 No $0 NY
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
Gold Dialysis & Kidney Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) GOLD KIDNEY OF FLORIDA INC T1 No $4.80 FL
Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Ruby (HMO D-SNP) GATEWAY HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $13.10 PA
Gold Dialysis & Kidney Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) GOLD KIDNEY OF ARIZONA T1 No $17.00 AZ
Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Ruby (HMO D-SNP) GATEWAY HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $17.60 PA
Highmark Health Options Duals Select (HMO D-SNP) HIGHMARK BCBSD, INC. T1 No $31.20 DE
Hamaspik Medicare Select (HMO D-SNP) HAMASPIK, INC. T1 No $34.50 NY
VNS Health EasyCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) VNS CHOICE T1 No $51.60 NY
Freedom VIP Care (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 No $0 FL
Freedom VIP Savings (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 No $0 FL
Freedom VIP Savings (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 No $0 FL
Freedom VIP Rewards (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 No $0 FL
Freedom VIP Rewards (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 No $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Rewards (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T2 No $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Savings (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T2 No $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Rewards (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T2 No $0 FL
Optimum Diamond (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T2 No $0 FL
Freedom Medi-Medi Partial (HMO D-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 No $0 FL
Freedom Medi-Medi Full (HMO D-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 No $0 FL
Optimum Emerald Partial (HMO D-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T2 No $0 FL
Optimum Emerald Full (HMO D-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T2 No $0 FL
Freedom Medicare Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 No $0 FL
Freedom Medicare Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 No $0 FL
Freedom VIP Savings COPD (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 No $0 FL
Freedom VIP Savings COPD (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 No $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 No $0 FL

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes, desonide 0.5 MG/ML Topical Lotion is covered by 1,199 Medicare Part D plans (23.7% of all Part D formularies).

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

desonide 0.5 MG/ML Topical Lotion averages Tier 2.8 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.

Does desonide 0.5 MG/ML Topical Lotion require prior authorization?

0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for desonide 0.5 MG/ML Topical Lotion. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 22.4%.

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

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on desonide 0.5 MG/ML Topical Lotion was $11,439,660, covering 101,247 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $112.99.

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