silver sulfadiazine 10 MG/ML Topical Cream [Silvadene]

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silver sulfadiazine

RxCUI: 208186

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.
0.1%
Plan Coverage
3
Plans Covering
T1
Avg Tier
0%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for silver sulfadiazine 10 MG/ML Topical Cream [Silvadene]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, silver sulfadiazine 10 MG/ML Topical Cream [Silvadene] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 208186, generic name silver sulfadiazine) appears on 2 distinct formulary files spanning 3 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 0.1% 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 silver sulfadiazine 10 MG/ML Topical Cream [Silvadene] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 0% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 0% apply quantity limits.

Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 251,600 Part D beneficiaries filled silver sulfadiazine 10 MG/ML Topical Cream [Silvadene] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $6,799,393 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $27.02. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry silver sulfadiazine 10 MG/ML Topical Cream [Silvadene] today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
2
Plans covering
3
Coverage rate
0.1%
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
0% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
251,600
Total spending
$6,799,393
Avg per beneficiary
$27.02

Tier Distribution Across Plans

3 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering silver sulfadiazine 10 MG/ML Topical Cream [Silvadene]

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

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
Hamaspik Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP) HAMASPIK, INC. T1 No $0 NY
CalOptima Health OneCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY T1 No $0 CA
Hamaspik Medicare Select (HMO D-SNP) HAMASPIK, INC. T1 No $34.50 NY

Frequently Asked Questions

Is silver sulfadiazine 10 MG/ML Topical Cream [Silvadene] covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, silver sulfadiazine 10 MG/ML Topical Cream [Silvadene] is covered by 3 Medicare Part D plans (0.1% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is silver sulfadiazine 10 MG/ML Topical Cream [Silvadene] on Medicare Part D plans?

silver sulfadiazine 10 MG/ML Topical Cream [Silvadene] averages Tier 1 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 1.

Does silver sulfadiazine 10 MG/ML Topical Cream [Silvadene] require prior authorization?

0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for silver sulfadiazine 10 MG/ML Topical Cream [Silvadene]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0%.

How much does Medicare spend on silver sulfadiazine 10 MG/ML Topical Cream [Silvadene]?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on silver sulfadiazine 10 MG/ML Topical Cream [Silvadene] was $6,799,393, covering 251,600 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $27.02.

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