halobetasol propionate 0.1 MG/ML / tazarotene 0.45 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Duobrii]

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halobetasol propionate

RxCUI: 2166094

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0.4%
Plan Coverage
21
Plans Covering
T5
Avg Tier
100%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for halobetasol propionate 0.1 MG/ML / tazarotene 0.45 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Duobrii]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, halobetasol propionate 0.1 MG/ML / tazarotene 0.45 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Duobrii] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 2166094, generic name halobetasol propionate) appears on 3 distinct formulary files spanning 21 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 0.4% of enrollable Part D products, selective placement; verify formulary inclusion before enrolling. Tier placement ranges from Tier 5 to Tier 5, with a cross-plan average of Tier 5.

Real-world access to halobetasol propionate 0.1 MG/ML / tazarotene 0.45 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Duobrii] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 100% 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 89,868 Part D beneficiaries filled halobetasol propionate 0.1 MG/ML / tazarotene 0.45 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Duobrii] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $18,442,607 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $205.22. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry halobetasol propionate 0.1 MG/ML / tazarotene 0.45 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Duobrii] today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
3
Plans covering
21
Coverage rate
0.4%
Tier range
Tier 5, Specialty
Average tier
Tier 5, Specialty

Restrictions

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

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
89,868
Total spending
$18,442,607
Avg per beneficiary
$205.22

Tier Distribution Across Plans

21 plans
Tier 5, Specialty

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering halobetasol propionate 0.1 MG/ML / tazarotene 0.45 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Duobrii]

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

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
Medicare BlueEssential (PPO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T5 Yes $0 NY
Medicare BlueActive (PPO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T5 Yes $0 NY
Medicare BlueVital (PPO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T5 Yes $0 NY
Univera SeniorChoice Basic (HMO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T5 Yes $0 NY
Univera SeniorChoice Extra (HMO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T5 Yes $0 NY
Medicare Blue Choice Core (HMO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T5 Yes $0 NY
Univera Medicare Dual (HMO D-SNP) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN COMMUNITY CARE LLC T5 Yes $0 NY
Medicare Blue Dual (HMO D-SNP) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN COMMUNITY CARE LLC T5 Yes $0 NY
CDPHP $0 Medicare Rx (HMO) CAPITAL DISTRICT PHYSICIANS' HEALTH PLAN, INC. T5 Yes $0 NY
Univera SeniorChoice Core (PPO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T5 Yes $33.00 NY
Univera SeniorChoice Advanced (HMO-POS) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T5 Yes $36.90 NY
Medicare BlueClassic (PPO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T5 Yes $51.00 NY
Univera SeniorChoice Secure (HMO-POS) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T5 Yes $54.90 NY
Medicare BlueBalanced (PPO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T5 Yes $55.00 NY
Medicare Blue Choice Prime (HMO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T5 Yes $55.00 NY
Univera SeniorChoice Value Plus (HMO-POS) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T5 Yes $58.60 NY
Medicare BlueEnhanced (PPO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T5 Yes $70.30 NY
Medicare BluePlus (PPO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T5 Yes $86.40 NY
CDPHP Clear Rx (HMO) CAPITAL DISTRICT PHYSICIANS' HEALTH PLAN, INC. T5 Yes $100.00 NY
CDPHP Choice Rx (HMO) CAPITAL DISTRICT PHYSICIANS' HEALTH PLAN, INC. T5 Yes $135.00 NY
Medicare Blue Choice Optimum (HMO-POS) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T5 Yes $146.00 NY

Frequently Asked Questions

Is halobetasol propionate 0.1 MG/ML / tazarotene 0.45 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Duobrii] covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, halobetasol propionate 0.1 MG/ML / tazarotene 0.45 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Duobrii] is covered by 21 Medicare Part D plans (0.4% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is halobetasol propionate 0.1 MG/ML / tazarotene 0.45 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Duobrii] on Medicare Part D plans?

halobetasol propionate 0.1 MG/ML / tazarotene 0.45 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Duobrii] averages Tier 5 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 5 to Tier 5.

Does halobetasol propionate 0.1 MG/ML / tazarotene 0.45 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Duobrii] require prior authorization?

100% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for halobetasol propionate 0.1 MG/ML / tazarotene 0.45 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Duobrii]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 100%.

How much does Medicare spend on halobetasol propionate 0.1 MG/ML / tazarotene 0.45 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Duobrii]?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on halobetasol propionate 0.1 MG/ML / tazarotene 0.45 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Duobrii] was $18,442,607, covering 89,868 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $205.22.

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