hydrocortisone 20 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Ala-Scalp]
hydrocortisone
RxCUI: 884077
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for hydrocortisone 20 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Ala-Scalp]
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, hydrocortisone 20 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Ala-Scalp] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 884077, generic name hydrocortisone) appears on 10 distinct formulary files spanning 28 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 0.6% of enrollable Part D products, selective placement; verify formulary inclusion before enrolling. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 4, with a cross-plan average of Tier 2.1.
Real-world access to hydrocortisone 20 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Ala-Scalp] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 0% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 1,257,661 Part D beneficiaries filled hydrocortisone 20 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Ala-Scalp] 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 20 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Ala-Scalp] today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 10
- Plans covering
- 28
- Coverage rate
- 0.6%
- 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
- 0% 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 20 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Ala-Scalp]
28 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.
| Plan | Insurer | Tier | PA | Premium | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHP (HMO C-SNP) | AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| VNS Health Total (HMO D-SNP) | VNS CHOICE | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| Mass General Brigham SCO (HMO D-SNP) | MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM HEALTH PLAN, INC | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| Mass General Brigham One Care (HMO D-SNP) | MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM HEALTH PLAN, INC | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| Gold Dialysis & Kidney Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) | GOLD KIDNEY OF FLORIDA INC | T1 | No | $4.80 | FL |
| Gold Dialysis & Kidney Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) | GOLD KIDNEY OF ARIZONA | T1 | No | $17.00 | AZ |
| VNS Health EasyCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) | VNS CHOICE | T1 | No | $51.60 | NY |
| Gold Heart & Diabetes (HMO-POS C-SNP) | GOLD KIDNEY OF FLORIDA INC | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| Gold Heart & Diabetes Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) | GOLD KIDNEY OF FLORIDA INC | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| Gold Dialysis & Kidney (HMO-POS C-SNP) | GOLD KIDNEY OF FLORIDA INC | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| Gold Health (HMO-POS C-SNP) | GOLD KIDNEY OF FLORIDA INC | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| Gold Dialysis & Kidney (HMO-POS C-SNP) | GOLD KIDNEY OF FLORIDA INC | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| Gold Heart & Diabetes (HMO-POS C-SNP) | GOLD KIDNEY OF ARIZONA | T2 | No | $0 | AZ |
| Gold Dialysis & Kidney (HMO-POS C-SNP) | GOLD KIDNEY OF ARIZONA | T2 | No | $0 | AZ |
| Gold Heart & Diabetes (HMO-POS C-SNP) | GOLD KIDNEY OF ARIZONA | T2 | No | $0 | AZ |
| Gold Dialysis & Kidney (HMO-POS C-SNP) | GOLD KIDNEY OF ARIZONA | T2 | No | $0 | AZ |
| Mass General Brigham Advantage (PPO) | Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Inc. | T3 | No | $0 | MA |
| Mass General Brigham Advantage Secure (HMO-POS) | Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Inc. | T3 | No | $62.00 | MA |
| Mass General Brigham Advantage Premier (PPO) | Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Inc. | T3 | No | $79.70 | MA |
| Mass General Brigham Advantage Signature (PPO) | Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Inc. | T3 | No | $147.20 | MA |
| SummaCare Medicare Topaz (HMO) | SUMMACARE INC. | T4 | No | $0 | OH |
| SummaCare Medicare Quartz (HMO) | SUMMACARE INC. | T4 | No | $0 | OH |
| VillageCareMAX Medicare Health Advantage Plan (HMO D-SNP) | VILLAGE SENIOR SERVICES CORPORATION | T4 | No | $0 | NY |
| VillageCareMAX Medicare Total Advantage Plan (HMO D-SNP) | VILLAGE SENIOR SERVICES CORPORATION | T4 | No | $0 | NY |
| SummaCare Medicare Garnet (HMO) | SUMMACARE INC. | T4 | No | $35.00 | OH |
| SummaCare Medicare Ruby (HMO) | SUMMACARE INC. | T4 | No | $50.00 | OH |
| SummaCare Medicare Sapphire (HMO-POS) | SUMMACARE INC. | T4 | No | $83.00 | OH |
| SummaCare Medicare Emerald (HMO-POS) | SUMMACARE INC. | T4 | No | $100.80 | OH |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is hydrocortisone 20 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Ala-Scalp] covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, hydrocortisone 20 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Ala-Scalp] is covered by 28 Medicare Part D plans (0.6% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is hydrocortisone 20 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Ala-Scalp] on Medicare Part D plans?
hydrocortisone 20 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Ala-Scalp] averages Tier 2.1 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.
Does hydrocortisone 20 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Ala-Scalp] require prior authorization?
0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for hydrocortisone 20 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Ala-Scalp]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0%.
How much does Medicare spend on hydrocortisone 20 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Ala-Scalp]?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on hydrocortisone 20 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Ala-Scalp] 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.