hydrocortisone butyrate 1 MG/ML Topical Cream
hydrocortisone butyrate
RxCUI: 1370770
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for hydrocortisone butyrate 1 MG/ML Topical Cream
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, hydrocortisone butyrate 1 MG/ML Topical Cream (RxNorm concept RXCUI 1370770, generic name hydrocortisone butyrate) appears on 70 distinct formulary files spanning 721 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 14.2% 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 2.7.
Real-world access to hydrocortisone butyrate 1 MG/ML Topical Cream depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 47.1% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 6,139 Part D beneficiaries filled hydrocortisone butyrate 1 MG/ML Topical Cream in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $5,733,330 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $933.92. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry hydrocortisone butyrate 1 MG/ML Topical Cream today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 70
- Plans covering
- 721
- Coverage rate
- 14.2%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 4
- Average tier
- Tier 3, Preferred Brand
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 0% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 0% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 47.1% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 6,139
- Total spending
- $5,733,330
- Avg per beneficiary
- $933.92
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering hydrocortisone butyrate 1 MG/ML Topical Cream
100 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 |
| Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Ventura County Medi-Cal Managed Care Commission | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Health Care Service Corporation | T1 | No | $0 | NM |
| Blue Cross MA Dual Care Plus Preferred (PPO D-SNP) | Health Care Service Corporation | T1 | No | $0 | NM |
| SecureBlue (HMO D-SNP) | HMO Minnesota | T1 | No | $0 | MN |
| Hamaspik Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP) | HAMASPIK, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| SeniorCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) | SOUTH COUNTRY HEALTH ALLIANCE | T1 | No | $0 | MN |
| AbilityCare (HMO D-SNP) | SOUTH COUNTRY HEALTH ALLIANCE | T1 | No | $0 | MN |
| Alameda Alliance Wellness (HMO D-SNP) | ALAMEDA ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| PHP (HMO C-SNP) | AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| VNS Health Total (HMO D-SNP) | VNS CHOICE | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| CalOptima Health OneCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) | ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| 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 |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) | HCSC INSURANCE SERVICES COMPANY | T1 | No | $4.80 | TX |
| Gold Dialysis & Kidney Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) | GOLD KIDNEY OF FLORIDA INC | T1 | No | $4.80 | FL |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) | GHS INSURANCE COMPANY | T1 | No | $5.00 | OK |
| Gold Dialysis & Kidney Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) | GOLD KIDNEY OF ARIZONA | T1 | No | $17.00 | AZ |
| Hamaspik Medicare Select (HMO D-SNP) | HAMASPIK, INC. | T1 | No | $34.50 | NY |
| VNS Health EasyCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) | VNS CHOICE | T1 | No | $51.60 | NY |
| MCS Classicare RxMax (HMO) | MCS ADVANTAGE, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare Platino Ideal (HMO D-SNP) | MCS ADVANTAGE, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare Efectivo (HMO) | MCS ADVANTAGE, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare Essential (HMO-POS) | MCS ADVANTAGE, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare Platino Progreso (HMO D-SNP) | MCS ADVANTAGE, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare Primero (HMO C-SNP) | MCS ADVANTAGE, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare Firme (HMO) | MCS ADVANTAGE, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare En Tu Hogar (HMO) | MCS ADVANTAGE, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare Hero (HMO) | MCS ADVANTAGE, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare Platino Total (HMO D-SNP) | MCS ADVANTAGE, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare InteliCare (HMO) | MCS ADVANTAGE, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare Platino Maximo (HMO D-SNP) | MCS ADVANTAGE, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare Excede (HMO) | MCS ADVANTAGE, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare Estrella (HMO) | MCS ADVANTAGE, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare Platino Superior (HMO D-SNP) | MCS ADVANTAGE, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | PR |
| MCS Classicare Platino 185 (HMO D-SNP) | MCS ADVANTAGE, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | PR |
| Troy Medicare (HMO) | TROY HEALTH, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | NC |
| Troy Medicare for Dual-eligible Beneficiaries (HMO D-SNP) | TROY HEALTH, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | NC |
| Contra Costa Health Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) | CONTRA COSTA COUNTY MEDICAL SERVICE DBA CONTRA COSTA HEALTH | T2 | No | $0 | CA |
| Keystone First VIP Choice (HMO D-SNP) | VISTA HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | PA |
| AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) | VISTA HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | PA |
| First Choice VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) | SELECT HEALTH OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | SC |
| AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) | AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Next, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | DE |
| AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care Choice (HMO D-SNP) | AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Next, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | DE |
| AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) | AMERIHEALTH CARITAS FLORIDA INC | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) | AMERIHEALTH CARITAS LOUISIANA, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | LA |
| AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) | AMERIHEALTH CARITAS NORTH CAROLINA, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | NC |
| AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) | AMERIHEALTH MICHIGAN, INC. | T2 | No | $0 | MI |
| 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is hydrocortisone butyrate 1 MG/ML Topical Cream covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, hydrocortisone butyrate 1 MG/ML Topical Cream is covered by 721 Medicare Part D plans (14.2% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is hydrocortisone butyrate 1 MG/ML Topical Cream on Medicare Part D plans?
hydrocortisone butyrate 1 MG/ML Topical Cream averages Tier 2.7 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.
Does hydrocortisone butyrate 1 MG/ML Topical Cream require prior authorization?
0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for hydrocortisone butyrate 1 MG/ML Topical Cream. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 47.1%.
How much does Medicare spend on hydrocortisone butyrate 1 MG/ML Topical Cream?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on hydrocortisone butyrate 1 MG/ML Topical Cream was $5,733,330, covering 6,139 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $933.92.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.