penciclovir 10 MG/ML Topical Cream

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penciclovir

RxCUI: 312255

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10.4%
Plan Coverage
525
Plans Covering
T2.8
Avg Tier
3.2%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for penciclovir 10 MG/ML Topical Cream

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, penciclovir 10 MG/ML Topical Cream (RxNorm concept RXCUI 312255, generic name penciclovir) appears on 63 distinct formulary files spanning 525 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 10.4% 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 2.8.

Real-world access to penciclovir 10 MG/ML Topical Cream depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 3.2% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 1.6% require step therapy. 74.6% apply quantity limits.

Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 3,267 Part D beneficiaries filled penciclovir 10 MG/ML Topical Cream in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $3,183,178 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $974.34. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry penciclovir 10 MG/ML Topical Cream today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
63
Plans covering
525
Coverage rate
10.4%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 4
Average tier
Tier 3, Preferred Brand

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
3.2% of formularies
Step therapy required
1.6% of formularies
Quantity limits
74.6% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
3,267
Total spending
$3,183,178
Avg per beneficiary
$974.34

Tier Distribution Across Plans

38 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
22 plans
Tier 2, Generic
40 plans
Tier 3, Preferred Brand

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering penciclovir 10 MG/ML Topical Cream

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
ElderServe MAP (HMO D-SNP) ELDERSERVE HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 NY
Cooperative Advantage (HMO D-SNP) GROUP HEALTH COOPERATIVE OF EAU CLAIRE T1 No $0 WI
Longevity Health Plan (PPO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMP T1 No $0 NJ
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
HAP CareSource MI Coordinated Health (HMO D-SNP) HAP CARESOURCE T1 No $0 MI
CareAdvantage (HMO D-SNP) SAN MATEO HEALTH COMMISSION T1 No $0 CA
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 Yes $0 CA
Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Diamond (HMO D-SNP) GATEWAY HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $0 PA
Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Diamond (HMO D-SNP) GATEWAY HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $0 PA
Highmark Health Options Duals (HMO D-SNP) HIGHMARK HEALTH OPTIONS WEST VIRGINIA INC. T1 No $0 WV
Highmark Health Options Duals (HMO D-SNP) HIGHMARK BCBSD, INC. T1 No $0 DE
Leon MediExtra (HMO) LEON HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Leon MediDual (HMO D-SNP) LEON HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Leon MediMore (HMO) LEON HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Leon MediMax (HMO D-SNP) LEON HEALTH, INC. T1 No $0 FL
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN 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
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF MICHIGAN, INC. T1 No $8.80 MI
Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Ruby (HMO D-SNP) GATEWAY HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $13.10 PA
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF ILLINOIS, INC. T1 No $15.20 IL
Gold Dialysis & Kidney Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) GOLD KIDNEY OF ARIZONA T1 No $17.00 AZ
Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Ruby (HMO D-SNP) GATEWAY HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $17.60 PA
WellSense Added Value (HMO) BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $21.70 NH
Highmark Health Options Duals Select (HMO D-SNP) HIGHMARK BCBSD, INC. T1 No $31.20 DE
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF COLORADO, INC. T1 No $35.20 CO
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. T1 No $36.20 NC
Longevity Health Plan (PPO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMP T1 No $40.00 NJ
VNS Health EasyCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) VNS CHOICE T1 No $51.60 NY
ElderServe Star (HMO I-SNP) ELDERSERVE HEALTH, INC. T1 No $58.80 NY
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF NEW YORK, INC. T1 No $58.80 NY
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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is penciclovir 10 MG/ML Topical Cream covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, penciclovir 10 MG/ML Topical Cream is covered by 525 Medicare Part D plans (10.4% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is penciclovir 10 MG/ML Topical Cream on Medicare Part D plans?

penciclovir 10 MG/ML Topical Cream averages Tier 2.8 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.

Does penciclovir 10 MG/ML Topical Cream require prior authorization?

3.2% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for penciclovir 10 MG/ML Topical Cream. Step therapy: 1.6%. Quantity limits: 74.6%.

How much does Medicare spend on penciclovir 10 MG/ML Topical Cream?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on penciclovir 10 MG/ML Topical Cream was $3,183,178, covering 3,267 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $974.34.

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