hydrocortisone 25 MG/ML Topical Lotion

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hydrocortisone

RxCUI: 197785

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99%
Plan Coverage
5,018
Plans Covering
T1.8
Avg Tier
0%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for hydrocortisone 25 MG/ML Topical Lotion

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, hydrocortisone 25 MG/ML Topical Lotion (RxNorm concept RXCUI 197785, generic name hydrocortisone) appears on 325 distinct formulary files spanning 5,018 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 99% of enrollable Part D products, near-universal placement. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 3, with a cross-plan average of Tier 1.8.

Real-world access to hydrocortisone 25 MG/ML Topical Lotion depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 29.8% apply quantity limits.

Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 1,257,661 Part D beneficiaries filled hydrocortisone 25 MG/ML Topical Lotion 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 25 MG/ML Topical Lotion today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
325
Plans covering
5,018
Coverage rate
99%
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
29.8% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
1,257,661
Total spending
$47,540,093
Avg per beneficiary
$37.80

Tier Distribution Across Plans

100 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering hydrocortisone 25 MG/ML Topical Lotion

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 No $0 VA
Sentara Community Complete (HMO D-SNP) SENTARA HEALTH PLANS T1 No $0 VA
HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plan (HMO) HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
HealthSun MediMax (HMO) HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plan (HMO) HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plan (HMO) HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
HealthSun MediSun Plus (HMO D-SNP) HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plus (HMO) HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plus (HMO) HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
HealthSun MediSun Extra (HMO D-SNP) HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plus (HMO) HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
HealthSun VitalCare (HMO C-SNP) HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
HealthSun VitalCare (HMO C-SNP) HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
HealthSun MediSun Full Dual Plus (HMO D-SNP) HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
HealthSun MediSun Full Dual Extra (HMO D-SNP) HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Simply Complete (HMO D-SNP) SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Simply More (HMO) SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Simply Complete (HMO D-SNP) SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Simply Level (HMO C-SNP) SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Simply Level (HMO C-SNP) SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Simply More (HMO) SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Simply Level (HMO C-SNP) SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Simply More (HMO) SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Simply Level (HMO C-SNP) SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Simply Complete (HMO D-SNP) SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Simply More (HMO) SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Simply More (HMO) SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Simply Level (HMO C-SNP) SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Simply Complete (HMO D-SNP) SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Simply More (HMO) SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Simply Extra (HMO) SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Simply Extra Platinum (HMO) SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Simply More Platinum (HMO) SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Simply Complete Platinum (HMO D-SNP) SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Simply Level Platinum (HMO C-SNP) SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Simply Extra Platinum (HMO) SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Simply Level Platinum (HMO C-SNP) SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Simply Extra Platinum (HMO) SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Simply Level Platinum (HMO C-SNP) SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Simply Extra Platinum (HMO) SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Simply More Platinum (HMO) SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Simply Complete Platinum (HMO D-SNP) SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Simply Level Platinum (HMO C-SNP) SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Simply Integrated (HMO D-SNP) SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Simply Integrated (HMO D-SNP) SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Simply Integrated (HMO D-SNP) SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Simply Integrated (HMO D-SNP) SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Simply Integrated (HMO D-SNP) SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Simply Integrated (HMO D-SNP) SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Simply Integrated (HMO D-SNP) SIMPLY HEALTHCARE PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 FL

Frequently Asked Questions

Is hydrocortisone 25 MG/ML Topical Lotion covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, hydrocortisone 25 MG/ML Topical Lotion is covered by 5,018 Medicare Part D plans (99% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is hydrocortisone 25 MG/ML Topical Lotion on Medicare Part D plans?

hydrocortisone 25 MG/ML Topical Lotion averages Tier 1.8 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 3.

Does hydrocortisone 25 MG/ML Topical Lotion require prior authorization?

0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for hydrocortisone 25 MG/ML Topical Lotion. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 29.8%.

How much does Medicare spend on hydrocortisone 25 MG/ML Topical Lotion?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on hydrocortisone 25 MG/ML Topical Lotion was $47,540,093, covering 1,257,661 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $37.80.

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