desonide 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment
desonide
RxCUI: 204135
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for desonide 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, desonide 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment (RxNorm concept RXCUI 204135, generic name desonide) appears on 207 distinct formulary files spanning 3,289 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 64.9% 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 2.6.
Real-world access to desonide 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 57% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 101,247 Part D beneficiaries filled desonide 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment 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 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 207
- Plans covering
- 3,289
- Coverage rate
- 64.9%
- 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
- 57% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 101,247
- Total spending
- $11,439,660
- Avg per beneficiary
- $112.99
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering desonide 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment
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 |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) | WELLPOINT WEST VIRGINIA , INC. | T1 | No | $0 | WV |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage 3 (HMO-POS) | HealthKeepers, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | VA |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage 3 (HMO-POS) | HealthKeepers, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | VA |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage 3 (HMO-POS) | HealthKeepers, Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | VA |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS) | WELLPOINT TENNESSEE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | TN |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS) | WELLPOINT TENNESSEE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | TN |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS) | WELLPOINT TENNESSEE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | TN |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS) | WELLPOINT TENNESSEE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | TN |
| 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 |
| Horizon NJ TotalCare (HMO D-SNP) | HORIZON HEALTHCARE OF NEW JERSEY, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | NJ |
| 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 |
| 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 Maryland Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | MD |
| Provider Partners Missouri Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN OF MISSOURI, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | MO |
| 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is desonide 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, desonide 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment is covered by 3,289 Medicare Part D plans (64.9% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is desonide 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment on Medicare Part D plans?
desonide 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment averages Tier 2.6 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.
Does desonide 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment require prior authorization?
0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for desonide 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 57%.
How much does Medicare spend on desonide 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on desonide 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment was $11,439,660, covering 101,247 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $112.99.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.