hydrocortisone 25 MG/ML Topical Cream [Anusol HC]

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hydrocortisone

RxCUI: 1659445

Important: Drug coverage and costs vary by plan and location. Verify coverage directly with your Medicare plan before filling a prescription. This is informational data only and should not replace advice from your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
0%
Plan Coverage
2
Plans Covering
T1
Avg Tier
0%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for hydrocortisone 25 MG/ML Topical Cream [Anusol HC]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, hydrocortisone 25 MG/ML Topical Cream [Anusol HC] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 1659445, generic name hydrocortisone) appears on 2 distinct formulary files spanning 2 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 0% of enrollable Part D products, selective placement; verify formulary inclusion before enrolling. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 1, with a cross-plan average of Tier 1.

Real-world access to hydrocortisone 25 MG/ML Topical Cream [Anusol HC] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 50% 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 Cream [Anusol HC] 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 Cream [Anusol HC] today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
2
Plans covering
2
Coverage rate
0%
Tier range
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
Average tier
Tier 1, Preferred Generic

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
0% of formularies
Step therapy required
0% of formularies
Quantity limits
50% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

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

Tier Distribution Across Plans

2 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering hydrocortisone 25 MG/ML Topical Cream [Anusol HC]

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

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
CareAdvantage (HMO D-SNP) SAN MATEO HEALTH COMMISSION T1 No $0 CA
CalOptima Health OneCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY T1 No $0 CA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is hydrocortisone 25 MG/ML Topical Cream [Anusol HC] covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, hydrocortisone 25 MG/ML Topical Cream [Anusol HC] is covered by 2 Medicare Part D plans (0% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is hydrocortisone 25 MG/ML Topical Cream [Anusol HC] on Medicare Part D plans?

hydrocortisone 25 MG/ML Topical Cream [Anusol HC] averages Tier 1 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 1.

Does hydrocortisone 25 MG/ML Topical Cream [Anusol HC] require prior authorization?

0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for hydrocortisone 25 MG/ML Topical Cream [Anusol HC]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 50%.

How much does Medicare spend on hydrocortisone 25 MG/ML Topical Cream [Anusol HC]?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on hydrocortisone 25 MG/ML Topical Cream [Anusol HC] 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.

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