tazarotene 0.001 MG/MG Topical Gel
tazarotene
RxCUI: 313201
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for tazarotene 0.001 MG/MG Topical Gel
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, tazarotene 0.001 MG/MG Topical Gel (RxNorm concept RXCUI 313201, generic name tazarotene) appears on 124 distinct formulary files spanning 2,139 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 42.2% 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 3.2.
Real-world access to tazarotene 0.001 MG/MG Topical Gel depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 79% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0.8% require step therapy. 48.4% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 4,869 Part D beneficiaries filled tazarotene 0.001 MG/MG Topical Gel in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $2,710,202 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $556.62. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry tazarotene 0.001 MG/MG Topical Gel today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 124
- Plans covering
- 2,139
- Coverage rate
- 42.2%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 4
- Average tier
- Tier 3, Preferred Brand
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 79% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 0.8% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 48.4% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 4,869
- Total spending
- $2,710,202
- Avg per beneficiary
- $556.62
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering tazarotene 0.001 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 | Yes | $0 | VA |
| Sentara Community Complete (HMO D-SNP) | SENTARA HEALTH PLANS | T1 | Yes | $0 | VA |
| ElderServe MAP (HMO D-SNP) | ELDERSERVE HEALTH, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | NY |
| Cooperative Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | GROUP HEALTH COOPERATIVE OF EAU CLAIRE | T1 | Yes | $0 | WI |
| Longevity Health Plan (PPO I-SNP) | LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMP | T1 | Yes | $0 | NJ |
| Upper Peninsula Health Plan MI Coordinated Health (HMO D-SNP) | UPPER PENINSULA HEALTH PLAN, LLC | T1 | Yes | $0 | MI |
| CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | CARESOURCE GEORGIA CO. | T1 | Yes | $0 | GA |
| HAP CareSource MI Coordinated Health (HMO D-SNP) | HAP CARESOURCE | T1 | Yes | $0 | MI |
| Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Ventura County Medi-Cal Managed Care Commission | T1 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Health Care Service Corporation | T1 | Yes | $0 | NM |
| Blue Cross MA Dual Care Plus Preferred (PPO D-SNP) | Health Care Service Corporation | T1 | Yes | $0 | NM |
| SecureBlue (HMO D-SNP) | HMO Minnesota | T1 | Yes | $0 | MN |
| NaviCare (HMO D-SNP) | FALLON COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN | T1 | No | $0 | MA |
| Hamaspik Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP) | HAMASPIK, INC. | T1 | Yes | $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 |
| Community Care's Partnership Program (HMO D-SNP) | COMMUNITY CARE HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | No | $0 | WI |
| Platino Blindao (HMO D-SNP) | TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | PR |
| Platino Enlace (HMO D-SNP) | TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | PR |
| PLATINO ADVANCE (HMO D-SNP) | TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | PR |
| PLATINO PLUS (HMO D-SNP) | TRIPLE S ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | PR |
| CalOptima Health OneCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) | ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY | T1 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| Mass General Brigham SCO (HMO D-SNP) | MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM HEALTH PLAN, INC | T1 | Yes | $0 | MA |
| Mass General Brigham One Care (HMO D-SNP) | MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM HEALTH PLAN, INC | T1 | Yes | $0 | MA |
| Tufts Health One Care (HMO D-SNP) | TUFTS HEALTH PUBLIC PLANS, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | MA |
| Tufts Health One Care CW (HMO D-SNP) | TUFTS HEALTH PUBLIC PLANS, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | MA |
| Tufts Health Plan Senior Care Options (HMO D-SNP) | TUFTS ASSOCIATED HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION | T1 | Yes | $0 | MA |
| Tufts Health Plan Senior Care Options CW (HMO D-SNP) | TUFTS ASSOCIATED HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION | T1 | Yes | $0 | MA |
| Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) | LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF FLORIDA, INC. | T1 | Yes | $4.80 | FL |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) | HCSC INSURANCE SERVICES COMPANY | T1 | Yes | $4.80 | TX |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) | GHS INSURANCE COMPANY | T1 | Yes | $5.00 | OK |
| Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) | LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF MICHIGAN, INC. | T1 | Yes | $8.80 | MI |
| Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) | LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF ILLINOIS, INC. | T1 | Yes | $15.20 | IL |
| WellSense Added Value (HMO) | BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | Yes | $21.70 | NH |
| Hamaspik Medicare Select (HMO D-SNP) | HAMASPIK, INC. | T1 | Yes | $34.50 | NY |
| Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) | LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF COLORADO, INC. | T1 | Yes | $35.20 | CO |
| Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) | LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. | T1 | Yes | $36.20 | NC |
| Longevity Health Plan (PPO I-SNP) | LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMP | T1 | Yes | $40.00 | NJ |
| ElderServe Star (HMO I-SNP) | ELDERSERVE HEALTH, INC. | T1 | Yes | $58.80 | NY |
| Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) | LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF NEW YORK, INC. | T1 | Yes | $58.80 | NY |
| HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plan (HMO) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T2 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun MediMax (HMO) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T2 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plan (HMO) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T2 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plan (HMO) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T2 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun MediSun Plus (HMO D-SNP) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T2 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plus (HMO) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T2 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plus (HMO) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T2 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun MediSun Extra (HMO D-SNP) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T2 | Yes | $0 | FL |
| HealthSun HealthAdvantage Plus (HMO) | HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS, INC. | T2 | Yes | $0 | FL |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is tazarotene 0.001 MG/MG Topical Gel covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, tazarotene 0.001 MG/MG Topical Gel is covered by 2,139 Medicare Part D plans (42.2% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is tazarotene 0.001 MG/MG Topical Gel on Medicare Part D plans?
tazarotene 0.001 MG/MG Topical Gel averages Tier 3.2 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.
Does tazarotene 0.001 MG/MG Topical Gel require prior authorization?
79% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for tazarotene 0.001 MG/MG Topical Gel. Step therapy: 0.8%. Quantity limits: 48.4%.
How much does Medicare spend on tazarotene 0.001 MG/MG Topical Gel?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on tazarotene 0.001 MG/MG Topical Gel was $2,710,202, covering 4,869 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $556.62.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.