erythromycin 0.02 MG/MG Topical Gel
erythromycin
RxCUI: 310152
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for erythromycin 0.02 MG/MG Topical Gel
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, erythromycin 0.02 MG/MG Topical Gel (RxNorm concept RXCUI 310152, generic name erythromycin) appears on 198 distinct formulary files spanning 3,342 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 66% 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 2.4.
Real-world access to erythromycin 0.02 MG/MG Topical Gel depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 53% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 1,861 Part D beneficiaries filled erythromycin 0.02 MG/MG Topical Gel in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $4,499,767 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $2,417.93. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry erythromycin 0.02 MG/MG Topical Gel today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 198
- Plans covering
- 3,342
- Coverage rate
- 66%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 4
- Average tier
- Tier 2, Generic
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 0% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 0% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 53% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 1,861
- Total spending
- $4,499,767
- Avg per beneficiary
- $2,417.93
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering erythromycin 0.02 MG/MG Topical Gel
100 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.
| Plan | Insurer | Tier | PA | Premium | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom VIP Care (HMO C-SNP) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom VIP Savings (HMO C-SNP) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom VIP Savings (HMO C-SNP) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom VIP Rewards (HMO C-SNP) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom VIP Rewards (HMO C-SNP) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Optimum Diamond Rewards (HMO C-SNP) | OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Optimum Diamond Savings (HMO C-SNP) | OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Optimum Diamond Rewards (HMO C-SNP) | OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Optimum Diamond (HMO C-SNP) | OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Medi-Medi Partial (HMO D-SNP) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Medi-Medi Full (HMO D-SNP) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Optimum Emerald Partial (HMO D-SNP) | OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Optimum Emerald Full (HMO D-SNP) | OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Medicare Plan Rx (HMO) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Medicare Plan Rx (HMO) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom VIP Savings COPD (HMO C-SNP) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom VIP Savings COPD (HMO C-SNP) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Máximo (HMO-POS) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Máximo (HMO-POS) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Optimum Gold Rewards Plan (HMO) | OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Optimum Platinum Plan (HMO) | OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Optimum Gold Plan (HMO) | OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Optimum Gold Rewards Plan (HMO) | OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Optimum Gold Rewards Plan (HMO) | OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Optimum Diamond Rewards COPD (HMO C-SNP) | OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Optimum Diamond Savings COPD (HMO C-SNP) | OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Optimum Gold Plus Plan (HMO) | OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Optimum Diamond Rewards COPD (HMO C-SNP) | OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Florida Complete Care-Duals VIP (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HPMP OF FLORIDA, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | MERCY CARE | T1 | No | $0 | AZ |
| Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | MERCY CARE | T1 | No | $0 | AZ |
| Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | MERCY CARE | T1 | No | $0 | AZ |
| Elderplan Plus Long-Term Care (HMO-POS D-SNP) | ELDERPLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| Health Choice Pathway (HMO D-SNP) | HEALTH CHOICE ARIZONA, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | AZ |
| Healthfirst CompleteCare (HMO D-SNP) | HEALTHFIRST HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| IMCare Classic (HMO D-SNP) | ITASCA MEDICAL CARE | T1 | No | $0 | MN |
| Johns Hopkins Advantage MD D-SNP (HMO D-SNP) | HOPKINS HEALTH ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | MD |
| MetroPlus UltraCare (HMO D-SNP) | METROPLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| Senior Whole Health SCO (HMO D-SNP) | SENIOR WHOLE HEALTH, LLC | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is erythromycin 0.02 MG/MG Topical Gel covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, erythromycin 0.02 MG/MG Topical Gel is covered by 3,342 Medicare Part D plans (66% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is erythromycin 0.02 MG/MG Topical Gel on Medicare Part D plans?
erythromycin 0.02 MG/MG Topical Gel averages Tier 2.4 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.
Does erythromycin 0.02 MG/MG Topical Gel require prior authorization?
0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for erythromycin 0.02 MG/MG Topical Gel. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 53%.
How much does Medicare spend on erythromycin 0.02 MG/MG Topical Gel?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on erythromycin 0.02 MG/MG Topical Gel was $4,499,767, covering 1,861 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $2,417.93.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.