desoximetasone 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment

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desoximetasone

RxCUI: 141850

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.
8.3%
Plan Coverage
422
Plans Covering
T2.6
Avg Tier
0%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for desoximetasone 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, desoximetasone 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment (RxNorm concept RXCUI 141850, generic name desoximetasone) appears on 37 distinct formulary files spanning 422 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 8.3% 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 2.6.

Real-world access to desoximetasone 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. 13.5% apply quantity limits.

Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 27,754 Part D beneficiaries filled desoximetasone 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment 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 Ointment today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
37
Plans covering
422
Coverage rate
8.3%
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
13.5% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
27,754
Total spending
$6,489,455
Avg per beneficiary
$233.82

Tier Distribution Across Plans

20 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
55 plans
Tier 2, Generic
25 plans
Tier 4, Non-Preferred

Standalone Drug Plans (PDP) Covering desoximetasone 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment

9 standalone prescription drug plans include this drug.

Plan Insurer Tier PA ST Premium States
HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) MEDCO CONTAINMENT LIFE AND MEDCO CONTAINMENT NY T4 No No $0 -
HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) MEDCO CONTAINMENT LIFE AND MEDCO CONTAINMENT NY T4 No No $0 -
HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) MEDCO CONTAINMENT LIFE AND MEDCO CONTAINMENT NY T4 No No $0 -
HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) MEDCO CONTAINMENT LIFE AND MEDCO CONTAINMENT NY T4 No No $0 -
HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) MEDCO CONTAINMENT LIFE AND MEDCO CONTAINMENT NY T4 No No $0 -
HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) MEDCO CONTAINMENT LIFE AND MEDCO CONTAINMENT NY T4 No No $0 -
HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) MEDCO CONTAINMENT LIFE AND MEDCO CONTAINMENT NY T4 No No $0 -
HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) MEDCO CONTAINMENT LIFE AND MEDCO CONTAINMENT NY T4 No No $0 -
HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) MEDCO CONTAINMENT LIFE AND MEDCO CONTAINMENT NY T4 No No $0 -

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering desoximetasone 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment

91 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
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
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
Gold Heart & Diabetes (HMO-POS C-SNP) GOLD KIDNEY OF FLORIDA INC T2 No $0 FL
Gold Heart & Diabetes Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) GOLD KIDNEY OF FLORIDA INC T2 No $0 FL

Frequently Asked Questions

Is desoximetasone 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, desoximetasone 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment is covered by 422 Medicare Part D plans (8.3% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is desoximetasone 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment on Medicare Part D plans?

desoximetasone 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment averages Tier 2.6 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.

Does desoximetasone 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment require prior authorization?

0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for desoximetasone 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 13.5%.

How much does Medicare spend on desoximetasone 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on desoximetasone 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment was $6,489,455, covering 27,754 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $233.82.

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