loteprednol etabonate 0.005 MG/MG Ophthalmic Ointment [Lotemax]

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loteprednol etabonate

RxCUI: 1099503

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.
51.8%
Plan Coverage
2,623
Plans Covering
T2.7
Avg Tier
0%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for loteprednol etabonate 0.005 MG/MG Ophthalmic Ointment [Lotemax]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, loteprednol etabonate 0.005 MG/MG Ophthalmic Ointment [Lotemax] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 1099503, generic name loteprednol etabonate) appears on 142 distinct formulary files spanning 2,623 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 51.8% of enrollable Part D products, mid-range placement; shopping across contracts changes access. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 4, with a cross-plan average of Tier 2.7.

Real-world access to loteprednol etabonate 0.005 MG/MG Ophthalmic Ointment [Lotemax] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 36.6% apply quantity limits.

Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 91,483 Part D beneficiaries filled loteprednol etabonate 0.005 MG/MG Ophthalmic Ointment [Lotemax] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $33,190,775 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $362.81. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry loteprednol etabonate 0.005 MG/MG Ophthalmic Ointment [Lotemax] today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
142
Plans covering
2,623
Coverage rate
51.8%
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
36.6% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
91,483
Total spending
$33,190,775
Avg per beneficiary
$362.81

Tier Distribution Across Plans

48 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
9 plans
Tier 2, Generic
43 plans
Tier 3, Preferred Brand

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering loteprednol etabonate 0.005 MG/MG Ophthalmic Ointment [Lotemax]

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

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
Florida Complete Care-Duals VIP (HMO-POS D-SNP) HPMP OF FLORIDA, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) MERCY CARE T1 No $0 AZ
Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) MERCY CARE T1 No $0 AZ
Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) MERCY CARE T1 No $0 AZ
Elderplan Plus Long-Term Care (HMO-POS D-SNP) ELDERPLAN, INC. T1 No $0 NY
Health Choice Pathway (HMO D-SNP) HEALTH CHOICE ARIZONA, INC. T1 No $0 AZ
Healthfirst CompleteCare (HMO D-SNP) HEALTHFIRST HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $0 NY
IMCare Classic (HMO D-SNP) ITASCA MEDICAL CARE T1 No $0 MN
Johns Hopkins Advantage MD D-SNP (HMO D-SNP) HOPKINS HEALTH ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 No $0 MD
MetroPlus UltraCare (HMO D-SNP) METROPLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $0 NY
Senior Whole Health SCO (HMO D-SNP) SENIOR WHOLE HEALTH, LLC T1 No $0 MA
Senior Whole Health SCO NHC (HMO D-SNP) SENIOR WHOLE HEALTH, LLC T1 No $0 MA
Molina One Care (HMO D-SNP) SENIOR WHOLE HEALTH, LLC T1 No $0 MA
CCA One Care (HMO D-SNP) COMMONWEALTH CARE ALLIANCE, INC. T1 No $0 MA
CCA Senior Care Options (HMO D-SNP) COMMONWEALTH CARE ALLIANCE, INC. T1 No $0 MA
Elevate Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP) DENVER HEALTH MEDICAL PLAN, INC. T1 No $0 CO
AllCare Advantage Redwood Rx (HMO D-SNP) ALLCARE HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $0 OR
PrimeWest Senior Health Complete (HMO D-SNP) PRIMEWEST RURAL MN HEALTH CARE ACCESS INITIATIVE T1 No $0 MN
Prime Health Complete (HMO D-SNP) PRIMEWEST RURAL MN HEALTH CARE ACCESS INITIATIVE T1 No $0 MN
Alterwood Advantage Dual Secure (HMO D-SNP) ALTERWOOD ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 No $0 MD
Nascentia Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL NEW YORK T1 No $0 NY
Abilis Health Community (HMO I-SNP) SIGNATURE ADVANTAGE, LLC T1 No $0 KY, TN
Community Care's Partnership Program (HMO D-SNP) COMMUNITY CARE HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $0 WI
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
Tufts Health One Care (HMO D-SNP) TUFTS HEALTH PUBLIC PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 MA
Tufts Health One Care CW (HMO D-SNP) TUFTS HEALTH PUBLIC PLANS, INC. T1 No $0 MA
Tufts Health Plan Senior Care Options (HMO D-SNP) TUFTS ASSOCIATED HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION T1 No $0 MA
Tufts Health Plan Senior Care Options CW (HMO D-SNP) TUFTS ASSOCIATED HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION T1 No $0 MA
Florida Complete Care (HMO I-SNP) HPMP OF FLORIDA, INC. T1 No $4.80 FL
Florida Complete Care- In The Community (HMO-POS I-SNP) HPMP OF FLORIDA, INC. T1 No $4.80 FL
Gold Dialysis & Kidney Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) GOLD KIDNEY OF FLORIDA INC T1 No $4.80 FL
Texas Independence Health Plan, Inc. (HMO I-SNP) TEXAS INDEPENDENCE HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $4.80 TX
Texas Independence Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) TEXAS INDEPENDENCE HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $4.80 TX
ATRIO Special Needs Plan (HMO D-SNP) ATRIO HEALTH PLANS T1 No $10.50 OR
ATRIO Special Needs Plan (HMO D-SNP) ATRIO HEALTH PLANS T1 No $10.50 OR
Gold Dialysis & Kidney Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) GOLD KIDNEY OF ARIZONA T1 No $17.00 AZ
Elderplan For Medicaid Beneficiaries (HMO-POS D-SNP) ELDERPLAN, INC. T1 No $22.70 NY
VIVA Medicare Extra Value (HMO D-SNP) VIVA HEALTH, INC. T1 No $27.70 AL
VIVA Medicare Extra Care (HMO D-SNP) VIVA HEALTH, INC. T1 No $27.70 AL
Alterwood Advantage Dual Value (HMO D-SNP) ALTERWOOD ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 No $31.20 MD
Valor Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) TSG GUARD, INC. T1 No $31.40 OH
WV Senior Advantage (HMO I-SNP) WEST VIRGINIA SENIOR ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 No $32.70 WV
Abilis Health (HMO I-SNP) SIGNATURE ADVANTAGE, LLC T1 No $35.90 KY, TN
CommuniCare Advantage ISNP (HMO I-SNP) OH CHS SNP INC. T1 No $38.40 IN, MD, OH
Elderplan Advantage For Nursing Home Residents (HMO-POS I-SNP) ELDERPLAN, INC. T1 No $44.80 NY
MetroPlus Platinum Plan (HMO) METROPLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $58.80 NY
Nascentia Skilled Nursing Facility (HMO I-SNP) VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL NEW YORK T1 No $58.80 NY
PHP (HMO C-SNP) AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION T2 No $0 CA
DualConnect (HMO D-SNP) SANTA CLARA COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY T2 No $0 CA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is loteprednol etabonate 0.005 MG/MG Ophthalmic Ointment [Lotemax] covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, loteprednol etabonate 0.005 MG/MG Ophthalmic Ointment [Lotemax] is covered by 2,623 Medicare Part D plans (51.8% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is loteprednol etabonate 0.005 MG/MG Ophthalmic Ointment [Lotemax] on Medicare Part D plans?

loteprednol etabonate 0.005 MG/MG Ophthalmic Ointment [Lotemax] averages Tier 2.7 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.

Does loteprednol etabonate 0.005 MG/MG Ophthalmic Ointment [Lotemax] require prior authorization?

0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for loteprednol etabonate 0.005 MG/MG Ophthalmic Ointment [Lotemax]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 36.6%.

How much does Medicare spend on loteprednol etabonate 0.005 MG/MG Ophthalmic Ointment [Lotemax]?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on loteprednol etabonate 0.005 MG/MG Ophthalmic Ointment [Lotemax] was $33,190,775, covering 91,483 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $362.81.

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