desoximetasone 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Gel
desoximetasone
RxCUI: 315059
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for desoximetasone 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Gel
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, desoximetasone 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Gel (RxNorm concept RXCUI 315059, generic name desoximetasone) appears on 51 distinct formulary files spanning 514 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 10.1% 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 desoximetasone 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Gel depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 43.1% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 27,754 Part D beneficiaries filled desoximetasone 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Gel in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $6,489,455 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $233.82. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry desoximetasone 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Gel today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 51
- Plans covering
- 514
- Coverage rate
- 10.1%
- 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
- 43.1% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 27,754
- Total spending
- $6,489,455
- Avg per beneficiary
- $233.82
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering desoximetasone 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Gel
100 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.
| Plan | Insurer | Tier | PA | Premium | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| MCS Classicare RxMax (HMO) | MCS ADVANTAGE, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare Platino Ideal (HMO D-SNP) | MCS ADVANTAGE, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare Efectivo (HMO) | MCS ADVANTAGE, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare Essential (HMO-POS) | MCS ADVANTAGE, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare Platino Progreso (HMO D-SNP) | MCS ADVANTAGE, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare Primero (HMO C-SNP) | MCS ADVANTAGE, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare Firme (HMO) | MCS ADVANTAGE, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare En Tu Hogar (HMO) | MCS ADVANTAGE, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare Hero (HMO) | MCS ADVANTAGE, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare Platino Total (HMO D-SNP) | MCS ADVANTAGE, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare InteliCare (HMO) | MCS ADVANTAGE, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare Platino Maximo (HMO D-SNP) | MCS ADVANTAGE, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare Excede (HMO) | MCS ADVANTAGE, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare Estrella (HMO) | MCS ADVANTAGE, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare Platino Superior (HMO D-SNP) | MCS ADVANTAGE, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare Platino 185 (HMO D-SNP) | MCS ADVANTAGE, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | PR |
| Troy Medicare (HMO) | TROY HEALTH, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | NC |
| Troy Medicare for Dual-eligible Beneficiaries (HMO D-SNP) | TROY HEALTH, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | NC |
| Contra Costa Health Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) | CONTRA COSTA COUNTY MEDICAL SERVICE DBA CONTRA COSTA HEALTH | T2 | No | $0 | CA |
| Keystone First VIP Choice (HMO D-SNP) | VISTA HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | PA |
| AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) | VISTA HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | PA |
| First Choice VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) | SELECT HEALTH OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | SC |
| AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) | AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Next, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | DE |
| AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care Choice (HMO D-SNP) | AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Next, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | DE |
| AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) | AMERIHEALTH CARITAS FLORIDA INC | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) | AMERIHEALTH CARITAS LOUISIANA, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | LA |
| AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) | AMERIHEALTH CARITAS NORTH CAROLINA, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | NC |
| AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) | AMERIHEALTH MICHIGAN, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | MI |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is desoximetasone 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Gel covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, desoximetasone 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Gel is covered by 514 Medicare Part D plans (10.1% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is desoximetasone 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Gel on Medicare Part D plans?
desoximetasone 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Gel averages Tier 2.8 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.
Does desoximetasone 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Gel require prior authorization?
0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for desoximetasone 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Gel. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 43.1%.
How much does Medicare spend on desoximetasone 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Gel?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on desoximetasone 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Gel was $6,489,455, covering 27,754 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $233.82.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.