desoximetasone 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream
desoximetasone
RxCUI: 197573
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for desoximetasone 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, desoximetasone 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream (RxNorm concept RXCUI 197573, generic name desoximetasone) appears on 71 distinct formulary files spanning 843 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 16.6% 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 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 46.5% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 27,754 Part D beneficiaries filled desoximetasone 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream 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 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 71
- Plans covering
- 843
- Coverage rate
- 16.6%
- 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
- 46.5% 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 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is desoximetasone 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, desoximetasone 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream is covered by 843 Medicare Part D plans (16.6% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is desoximetasone 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream on Medicare Part D plans?
desoximetasone 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream averages Tier 2.8 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.
Does desoximetasone 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream require prior authorization?
0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for desoximetasone 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 46.5%.
How much does Medicare spend on desoximetasone 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on desoximetasone 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream 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.