hydrocortisone 0.01 MG/MG Topical Ointment
hydrocortisone
RxCUI: 203105
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for hydrocortisone 0.01 MG/MG Topical Ointment
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, hydrocortisone 0.01 MG/MG Topical Ointment (RxNorm concept RXCUI 203105, generic name hydrocortisone) appears on 279 distinct formulary files spanning 4,474 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 88.3% of enrollable Part D products, near-universal placement. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 3, with a cross-plan average of Tier 1.6.
Real-world access to hydrocortisone 0.01 MG/MG Topical Ointment depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 33% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 1,257,661 Part D beneficiaries filled hydrocortisone 0.01 MG/MG Topical Ointment in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $47,540,093 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $37.80. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry hydrocortisone 0.01 MG/MG Topical Ointment today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 279
- Plans covering
- 4,474
- Coverage rate
- 88.3%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 3
- Average tier
- Tier 2, Generic
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 0% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 0% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 33% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 1,257,661
- Total spending
- $47,540,093
- Avg per beneficiary
- $37.80
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering hydrocortisone 0.01 MG/MG Topical Ointment
100 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.
| Plan | Insurer | Tier | PA | Premium | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Blue Medicare HMO Signature (HMO) | Highmark Western and Northeastern New York Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| Community Blue Medicare HMO Merit (HMO) | Highmark Western and Northeastern New York Inc. | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| Community Blue Medicare PPO Signature (PPO) | HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY | T1 | No | $0 | PA |
| Complete Blue PPO Signature (PPO) | HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY | T1 | No | $0 | PA |
| Community Blue Medicare Plus PPO Signature (PPO) | HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY | T1 | No | $0 | PA |
| Complete Blue PPO Signature (PPO) | HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY | T1 | No | $0 | PA |
| Complete Blue PPO Merit (PPO) | HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY | T1 | No | $0 | PA |
| Complete Blue PPO Signature (PPO) | HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY | T1 | No | $0 | PA |
| Complete Blue PPO Distinct (PPO) | HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY | T1 | No | $0 | PA |
| Community Blue Medicare Plus PPO Signature (PPO) | HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY | T1 | No | $0 | PA |
| Complete Blue Plus PPO Merit (PPO) | HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY | T1 | No | $0 | PA |
| Community Blue Medicare PPO Signature (PPO) | HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY | T1 | No | $0 | PA |
| Complete Blue PPO Merit (PPO) | HIGHMARK SENIOR HEALTH COMPANY | T1 | No | $0 | PA |
| Community Blue Medicare HMO Signature (HMO) | HIGHMARK CHOICE COMPANY | T1 | No | $0 | PA |
| Security Blue HMO-POS ValueRx (HMO-POS) | HIGHMARK CHOICE COMPANY | T1 | No | $0 | PA |
| Community Blue Medicare HMO Signature (HMO) | HIGHMARK CHOICE COMPANY | T1 | No | $0 | PA |
| Together Blue Medicare HMO Signature (HMO) | HIGHMARK CHOICE COMPANY | T1 | No | $0 | PA |
| Community Blue Medicare HMO Distinct (HMO) | HIGHMARK CHOICE COMPANY | T1 | No | $0 | PA |
| Complete Blue HMO Distinct (HMO) | HIGHMARK CHOICE COMPANY | T1 | No | $0 | PA |
| Complete Blue PPO Distinct (PPO) | HIGHMARK SENIOR SOLUTIONS COMPANY | T1 | No | $0 | WV |
| Complete Blue PPO Signature (PPO) | HIGHMARK SENIOR SOLUTIONS COMPANY | T1 | No | $0 | WV |
| Complete Blue PPO Signature (PPO) | HIGHMARK SENIOR SOLUTIONS COMPANY | T1 | No | $0 | WV |
| Complete Blue PPO Merit (PPO) | HIGHMARK SENIOR SOLUTIONS COMPANY | T1 | No | $0 | WV |
| Complete Blue PPO Signature (PPO) | HIGHMARK BCBSD INC. | T1 | No | $0 | DE |
| Sentara Community Complete Select (HMO D-SNP) | SENTARA HEALTH PLANS | T1 | No | $0 | VA |
| Sentara Community Complete (HMO D-SNP) | SENTARA HEALTH PLANS | T1 | No | $0 | VA |
| 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is hydrocortisone 0.01 MG/MG Topical Ointment covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, hydrocortisone 0.01 MG/MG Topical Ointment is covered by 4,474 Medicare Part D plans (88.3% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is hydrocortisone 0.01 MG/MG Topical Ointment on Medicare Part D plans?
hydrocortisone 0.01 MG/MG Topical Ointment averages Tier 1.6 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 3.
Does hydrocortisone 0.01 MG/MG Topical Ointment require prior authorization?
0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for hydrocortisone 0.01 MG/MG Topical Ointment. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 33%.
How much does Medicare spend on hydrocortisone 0.01 MG/MG Topical Ointment?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on hydrocortisone 0.01 MG/MG Topical Ointment was $47,540,093, covering 1,257,661 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $37.80.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.