metronidazole 0.0075 MG/MG Topical Gel
metronidazole
RxCUI: 311679
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for metronidazole 0.0075 MG/MG Topical Gel
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, metronidazole 0.0075 MG/MG Topical Gel (RxNorm concept RXCUI 311679, generic name metronidazole) appears on 329 distinct formulary files spanning 5,061 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 99.9% of enrollable Part D products, near-universal placement. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 4, with a cross-plan average of Tier 2.4.
Real-world access to metronidazole 0.0075 MG/MG Topical Gel depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 30.1% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 1,528,785 Part D beneficiaries filled metronidazole 0.0075 MG/MG Topical Gel in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $70,489,119 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $46.11. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry metronidazole 0.0075 MG/MG Topical Gel today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 329
- Plans covering
- 5,061
- Coverage rate
- 99.9%
- 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
- 30.1% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 1,528,785
- Total spending
- $70,489,119
- Avg per beneficiary
- $46.11
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering metronidazole 0.0075 MG/MG Topical Gel
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 |
| Florida Complete Care-Duals VIP (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HPMP OF FLORIDA, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | FL |
| ElderServe MAP (HMO D-SNP) | ELDERSERVE HEALTH, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| Medicare BlueEssential (PPO) | EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| Medicare BlueActive (PPO) | EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| Medicare BlueVital (PPO) | EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| Univera SeniorChoice Basic (HMO) | EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| Univera SeniorChoice Extra (HMO) | EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| Medicare Blue Choice Core (HMO) | EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| Cooperative Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | GROUP HEALTH COOPERATIVE OF EAU CLAIRE | T1 | No | $0 | WI |
| Univera Medicare Dual (HMO D-SNP) | EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN COMMUNITY CARE LLC | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| Medicare Blue Dual (HMO D-SNP) | EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN COMMUNITY CARE LLC | T1 | No | $0 | NY |
| Longevity Health Plan (PPO I-SNP) | LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMP | T1 | No | $0 | NJ |
| 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 |
| Upper Peninsula Health Plan MI Coordinated Health (HMO D-SNP) | UPPER PENINSULA HEALTH PLAN, LLC | T1 | No | $0 | MI |
| CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | CARESOURCE GEORGIA CO. | T1 | No | $0 | GA |
| 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 |
| HAP CareSource MI Coordinated Health (HMO D-SNP) | HAP CARESOURCE | T1 | No | $0 | MI |
| PruittHealth Premier D-SNP (HMO D-SNP) | PRUITTHEALTH PREMIER, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | GA |
| Simpra Advantage Dual Care (PPO D-SNP) | SIMPRA ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | AL |
| 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 |
| Horizon NJ TotalCare (HMO D-SNP) | HORIZON HEALTHCARE OF NEW JERSEY, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | NJ |
| SecureBlue (HMO D-SNP) | HMO Minnesota | T1 | No | $0 | MN |
| NaviCare (HMO D-SNP) | FALLON COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| DualConnect (HMO D-SNP) | SANTA CLARA COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is metronidazole 0.0075 MG/MG Topical Gel covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, metronidazole 0.0075 MG/MG Topical Gel is covered by 5,061 Medicare Part D plans (99.9% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is metronidazole 0.0075 MG/MG Topical Gel on Medicare Part D plans?
metronidazole 0.0075 MG/MG Topical Gel averages Tier 2.4 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.
Does metronidazole 0.0075 MG/MG Topical Gel require prior authorization?
0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for metronidazole 0.0075 MG/MG Topical Gel. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 30.1%.
How much does Medicare spend on metronidazole 0.0075 MG/MG Topical Gel?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on metronidazole 0.0075 MG/MG Topical Gel was $70,489,119, covering 1,528,785 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $46.11.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.