diclofenac sodium 0.03 MG/MG Topical Gel
diclofenac sodium
RxCUI: 855642
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for diclofenac sodium 0.03 MG/MG Topical Gel
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, diclofenac sodium 0.03 MG/MG Topical Gel (RxNorm concept RXCUI 855642, generic name diclofenac sodium) appears on 177 distinct formulary files spanning 2,771 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 54.7% 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 2.9.
Real-world access to diclofenac sodium 0.03 MG/MG Topical Gel depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 73.4% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 10.7% require step therapy. 65% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 3,196,668 Part D beneficiaries filled diclofenac sodium 0.03 MG/MG Topical Gel in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $396,080,706 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $123.90. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry diclofenac sodium 0.03 MG/MG Topical Gel today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 177
- Plans covering
- 2,771
- Coverage rate
- 54.7%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 4
- Average tier
- Tier 3, Preferred Brand
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 73.4% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 10.7% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 65% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 3,196,668
- Total spending
- $396,080,706
- Avg per beneficiary
- $123.90
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering diclofenac sodium 0.03 MG/MG Topical Gel
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 | Yes | $0 | VA |
| Sentara Community Complete (HMO D-SNP) | SENTARA HEALTH PLANS | T1 | Yes | $0 | VA |
| ElderServe MAP (HMO D-SNP) | ELDERSERVE HEALTH, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | NY |
| Cooperative Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | GROUP HEALTH COOPERATIVE OF EAU CLAIRE | T1 | Yes | $0 | WI |
| Longevity Health Plan (PPO I-SNP) | LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMP | T1 | Yes | $0 | NJ |
| Upper Peninsula Health Plan MI Coordinated Health (HMO D-SNP) | UPPER PENINSULA HEALTH PLAN, LLC | T1 | Yes | $0 | MI |
| CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | CARESOURCE GEORGIA CO. | T1 | Yes | $0 | GA |
| HAP CareSource MI Coordinated Health (HMO D-SNP) | HAP CARESOURCE | T1 | Yes | $0 | MI |
| PruittHealth Premier D-SNP (HMO D-SNP) | PRUITTHEALTH PREMIER, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | GA |
| Simpra Advantage Dual Care (PPO D-SNP) | SIMPRA ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | Yes | $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 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Health Care Service Corporation | T1 | Yes | $0 | NM |
| Blue Cross MA Dual Care Plus Preferred (PPO D-SNP) | Health Care Service Corporation | T1 | Yes | $0 | NM |
| Horizon NJ TotalCare (HMO D-SNP) | HORIZON HEALTHCARE OF NEW JERSEY, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | NJ |
| SecureBlue (HMO D-SNP) | HMO Minnesota | T1 | Yes | $0 | MN |
| NaviCare (HMO D-SNP) | FALLON COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| Hamaspik Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP) | HAMASPIK, INC. | T1 | Yes | $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 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| VNS Health Total (HMO D-SNP) | VNS CHOICE | T1 | Yes | $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 |
| Community Care's Partnership Program (HMO D-SNP) | COMMUNITY CARE HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | WI |
| CalOptima Health OneCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) | ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY | T1 | Yes | $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 |
| 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 |
| Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) | LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF FLORIDA, INC. | T1 | Yes | $4.80 | FL |
| Senior Care (HMO I-SNP) | ALIGN SENIOR CARE FLORIDA, INC. | T1 | Yes | $4.80 | FL |
| ProCare Advantage (HMO-POS I-SNP) | PROCARE ADVANTAGE, LLC | T1 | Yes | $4.80 | TX |
| ProCare Advantage - Kidney Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) | PROCARE ADVANTAGE, LLC | T1 | Yes | $4.80 | TX |
| American Health Advantage of Florida (HMO I-SNP) | AMERICAN HEALTH PLAN OF FL, INC. | T1 | Yes | $4.80 | FL |
| SECUR Advantage (HMO I-SNP) | SECUR INC | T1 | Yes | $4.80 | FL |
| SECUR Enhanced (HMO I-SNP) | SECUR INC | T1 | Yes | $4.80 | FL |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) | HCSC INSURANCE SERVICES COMPANY | T1 | Yes | $4.80 | TX |
| Gold Dialysis & Kidney Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) | GOLD KIDNEY OF FLORIDA INC | T1 | Yes | $4.80 | FL |
| Provider Partners Texas Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP) | PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN OF TEXAS, INC. | T1 | No | $4.80 | TX |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) | GHS INSURANCE COMPANY | T1 | Yes | $5.00 | OK |
| Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) | LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF MICHIGAN, INC. | T1 | Yes | $8.80 | MI |
| Senior Care (HMO I-SNP) | ALIGN SENIOR CARE MI, LLC | T1 | Yes | $8.80 | MI |
| AgeRight Advantage Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) | MARQUIS ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | Yes | $10.50 | OR, WA |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is diclofenac sodium 0.03 MG/MG Topical Gel covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, diclofenac sodium 0.03 MG/MG Topical Gel is covered by 2,771 Medicare Part D plans (54.7% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is diclofenac sodium 0.03 MG/MG Topical Gel on Medicare Part D plans?
diclofenac sodium 0.03 MG/MG Topical Gel averages Tier 2.9 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.
Does diclofenac sodium 0.03 MG/MG Topical Gel require prior authorization?
73.4% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for diclofenac sodium 0.03 MG/MG Topical Gel. Step therapy: 10.7%. Quantity limits: 65%.
How much does Medicare spend on diclofenac sodium 0.03 MG/MG Topical Gel?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on diclofenac sodium 0.03 MG/MG Topical Gel was $396,080,706, covering 3,196,668 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $123.90.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.