diclofenac sodium 20 MG/ML Topical Solution

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diclofenac sodium

RxCUI: 1487074

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.
9.8%
Plan Coverage
497
Plans Covering
T3.9
Avg Tier
72%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for diclofenac sodium 20 MG/ML Topical Solution

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, diclofenac sodium 20 MG/ML Topical Solution (RxNorm concept RXCUI 1487074, generic name diclofenac sodium) appears on 82 distinct formulary files spanning 497 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 9.8% of enrollable Part D products, selective placement; verify formulary inclusion before enrolling. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 5, with a cross-plan average of Tier 3.9.

Real-world access to diclofenac sodium 20 MG/ML Topical Solution depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 72% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 100% 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 20 MG/ML Topical Solution 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 20 MG/ML Topical Solution today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
82
Plans covering
497
Coverage rate
9.8%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 5
Average tier
Tier 4, Non-Preferred

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
72% of formularies
Step therapy required
0% of formularies
Quantity limits
100% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
3,196,668
Total spending
$396,080,706
Avg per beneficiary
$123.90

Tier Distribution Across Plans

37 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
63 plans
Tier 4, Non-Preferred

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering diclofenac sodium 20 MG/ML Topical Solution

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

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
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
Elevate Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP) DENVER HEALTH MEDICAL PLAN, INC. T1 Yes $0 CO
AllCare Advantage Redwood Rx (HMO D-SNP) ALLCARE HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 Yes $0 OR
PrimeWest Senior Health Complete (HMO D-SNP) PRIMEWEST RURAL MN HEALTH CARE ACCESS INITIATIVE T1 Yes $0 MN
Prime Health Complete (HMO D-SNP) PRIMEWEST RURAL MN HEALTH CARE ACCESS INITIATIVE T1 Yes $0 MN
Alterwood Advantage Dual Secure (HMO D-SNP) ALTERWOOD ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 Yes $0 MD
Nascentia Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL NEW YORK T1 Yes $0 NY
Abilis Health Community (HMO I-SNP) SIGNATURE ADVANTAGE, LLC T1 Yes $0 KY, TN
Arkansas Integrated Providers (AIP) Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) ARKANSAS SUPERIOR SELECT, INC. T1 Yes $0 AR
CalOptima Health OneCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY T1 Yes $0 CA
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF FLORIDA, INC. T1 No $4.80 FL
Gold Dialysis & Kidney Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) GOLD KIDNEY OF FLORIDA INC T1 Yes $4.80 FL
Texas Independence Health Plan, Inc. (HMO I-SNP) TEXAS INDEPENDENCE HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 Yes $4.80 TX
Texas Independence Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) TEXAS INDEPENDENCE HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 Yes $4.80 TX
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF MICHIGAN, INC. T1 No $8.80 MI
Tribute Select (HMO-POS I-SNP) ARKANSAS SUPERIOR SELECT, INC. T1 Yes $8.90 AR
ATRIO Special Needs Plan (HMO D-SNP) ATRIO HEALTH PLANS T1 Yes $10.50 OR
ATRIO Special Needs Plan (HMO D-SNP) ATRIO HEALTH PLANS T1 Yes $10.50 OR
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF ILLINOIS, INC. T1 No $15.20 IL
Gold Dialysis & Kidney Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) GOLD KIDNEY OF ARIZONA T1 Yes $17.00 AZ
WellSense Added Value (HMO) BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $21.70 NH
Alterwood Advantage Dual Value (HMO D-SNP) ALTERWOOD ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 Yes $31.20 MD
Valor Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) TSG GUARD, INC. T1 Yes $31.40 OH
WV Senior Advantage (HMO I-SNP) WEST VIRGINIA SENIOR ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 Yes $32.70 WV
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF COLORADO, INC. T1 No $35.20 CO
Abilis Health (HMO I-SNP) SIGNATURE ADVANTAGE, LLC T1 Yes $35.90 KY, TN
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. T1 No $36.20 NC
CommuniCare Advantage ISNP (HMO I-SNP) OH CHS SNP INC. T1 Yes $38.40 IN, MD, OH
Longevity Health Plan (PPO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMP T1 No $40.00 NJ
ElderServe Star (HMO I-SNP) ELDERSERVE HEALTH, INC. T1 No $58.80 NY
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF NEW YORK, INC. T1 No $58.80 NY
Nascentia Skilled Nursing Facility (HMO I-SNP) VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL NEW YORK T1 Yes $58.80 NY
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) BRAVO HEALTH PENNSYLVANIA, INC. T4 Yes $0 AZ
HealthSpring Alliance (HMO) BRAVO HEALTH PENNSYLVANIA, INC. T4 Yes $0 AZ
HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) BRAVO HEALTH PENNSYLVANIA, INC. T4 Yes $0 AZ
HealthSpring Preferred Full Savings (HMO) BRAVO HEALTH PENNSYLVANIA, INC. T4 Yes $0 AZ
HealthSpring Preferred GA (HMO) HEALTHSPRING LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. T4 Yes $0 GA
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) HEALTHSPRING LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. T4 Yes $0 GA
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) HEALTHSPRING LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. T4 Yes $0 GA
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) HEALTHSPRING LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. T4 Yes $0 GA
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) HEALTHSPRING LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. T4 Yes $0 GA
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) HEALTHSPRING LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. T4 Yes $0 GA
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) HEALTHSPRING LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. T4 Yes $0 GA
HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) HEALTHSPRING LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. T4 Yes $0 GA
HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) HEALTHSPRING LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. T4 Yes $0 GA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is diclofenac sodium 20 MG/ML Topical Solution covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, diclofenac sodium 20 MG/ML Topical Solution is covered by 497 Medicare Part D plans (9.8% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is diclofenac sodium 20 MG/ML Topical Solution on Medicare Part D plans?

diclofenac sodium 20 MG/ML Topical Solution averages Tier 3.9 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 5.

Does diclofenac sodium 20 MG/ML Topical Solution require prior authorization?

72% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for diclofenac sodium 20 MG/ML Topical Solution. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 100%.

How much does Medicare spend on diclofenac sodium 20 MG/ML Topical Solution?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on diclofenac sodium 20 MG/ML Topical Solution was $396,080,706, covering 3,196,668 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $123.90.

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