Medicare Part D coverage · tazarotene · RxCUI 284496
tazarotene 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream [Tazorac]
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, tazarotene 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream [Tazorac] is covered by 198 Medicare Part D plans (3.9% of enrollable products), averaging Tier 3.5, with prior authorization required on 66.7% of covering formularies.
- 3.9%
- Plan coverage
- 198
- Plans covering
- T3.5
- Avg tier
- 66.7%
- Prior auth required
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for tazarotene 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream [Tazorac]
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, tazarotene 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream [Tazorac] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 284496, generic name tazarotene) appears on 6 distinct formulary files spanning 198 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 3.9% 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 3.5.
Real-world access to tazarotene 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream [Tazorac] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 66.7% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 50% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 4,869 Part D beneficiaries filled tazarotene 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream [Tazorac] 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 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream [Tazorac] today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 6
- Plans covering
- 198
- Coverage rate
- 3.9%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 4
- Average tier
- Tier 4, Non-Preferred
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 66.7% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 0% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 50% 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 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream [Tazorac]
100 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 | Yes | $0 | NY |
| Hamaspik Medicare Select (HMO D-SNP) | Hamaspik, Inc. | T1 | Yes | $34.50 | NY |
| Alignment Health the ONE + Walgreens (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan OF Arizona, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | AZ |
| Alignment Health the ONE + Walgreens (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan OF Arizona, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | AZ |
| Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes (HMO C-SNP) | Alignment Health Plan OF Arizona, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | AZ |
| Alignment Health smartHMO (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan OF Arizona, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | AZ |
| Alignment Health My Choice (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| Alignment Health Platinum + Instacart (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes (HMO C-SNP) | Alignment Health Plan | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| Alignment Health AllCare Preferred (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| Alignment Health smartHMO (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| Alignment Health Platinum + Instacart (HMO-POS) | Alignment Health Plan | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| Alignment Health My Choice (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| Alignment Health Harmony (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| Alignment Health Balance (HMO C-SNP) | Alignment Health Plan | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| Alignment Health the ONE (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| Alignment Health the ONE + Walgreens (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| Alignment Health smartHMO (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| Alignment Health smartHMO (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| Alignment Health CommUnity (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
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| Alignment Health smartSavings (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes Care (HMO C-SNP) | Alignment Health Plan | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| Alignment Health My Choice Select (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| Alignment Health My Choice CalCare (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| Alignment Health Honor+ Plan (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| Alignment Health ValorCare (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes Care (HMO C-SNP) | Alignment Health Plan | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| Alignment Health L.A. Premium Giveback (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| Alignment Health S.D. Premium Giveback (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| Alignment Health Platinum (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan OF North Carolina, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | NC |
| Alignment Health NC Duals (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Alignment Health Plan OF North Carolina, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | NC |
| Alignment Health smartHMO (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan OF North Carolina, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | NC |
| Alignment Health Platinum + Instacart (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan OF North Carolina, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | NV |
| Alignment Health smartHMO (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan OF North Carolina, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | NV |
| Alignment Health Platinum Select (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan OF North Carolina, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | NC |
| Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes Care (HMO C-SNP) | Alignment Health Plan OF North Carolina, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | NC |
| Alignment Health the ONE + Walgreens (HMO-POS) | Alignment Health Insurance Company OF Arizona Inc | T4 | Yes | $0 | TX |
| Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes (HMO-POS C-SNP) | Alignment Health Insurance Company OF Arizona Inc | T4 | Yes | $0 | TX |
| Alignment Health smartHMO (HMO-POS) | Alignment Health Insurance Company OF Arizona Inc | T4 | Yes | $0 | TX |
| Alignment Health Dual Select+ (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Alignment Health Insurance Company OF Arizona Inc | T4 | Yes | $0 | TX |
| Alignment Health Total Dual+ (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Alignment Health Insurance Company OF Arizona Inc | T4 | Yes | $0 | TX |
| Alignment Health smartSavings (HMO-POS) | Alignment Health Insurance Company OF Arizona Inc | T4 | Yes | $0 | TX |
| Alignment Health Advantage PPO (PPO) | Alignment Health Advantage Plan Inc | T4 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes (HMO C-SNP) | Alignment Health Plan OF Nevada, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | NV |
| Alignment Health the ONE (HMO D-SNP) | Alignment Health Plan OF Nevada, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | NV |
| Alignment Health Platinum + Instacart (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan OF Nevada, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | NV |
| Alignment Health smartHMO (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan OF Nevada, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | NV |
| Alignment Health + Intermountain Health (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan OF Nevada, Inc. | T4 | Yes | $0 | NV |
| Presbyterian Senior Care Plan 2 with Rx (HMO) | Presbyterian Health Plan | T4 | No | $0 | NM |
| Presbyterian Dual Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Presbyterian Health Plan | T4 | No | $0 | NM |
Showing top 50 of 100 plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is tazarotene 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream [Tazorac] covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, tazarotene 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream [Tazorac] is covered by 198 Medicare Part D plans (3.9% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is tazarotene 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream [Tazorac] on Medicare Part D plans?
tazarotene 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream [Tazorac] averages Tier 3.5 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.
Does tazarotene 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream [Tazorac] require prior authorization?
66.7% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for tazarotene 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream [Tazorac]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 50%.
How much does Medicare spend on tazarotene 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream [Tazorac]?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on tazarotene 0.5 MG/ML Topical Cream [Tazorac] 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.
Nationwide similar Part D drugs
Data-derived peers across the CMS Part D formulary extract: nearest average tier placement and nearest prior-authorization rate. Not therapeutic alternatives or same-generic strengths.
Closest average formulary tier
- lomustine 40 MG Oral Capsule T3.5
- 1 ML denosumab 60 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Prolia] T3.5
- tretinoin 0.001 MG/MG Topical Gel T3.5
- ethacrynic acid 25 MG Oral Tablet T3.5
- daridorexant 25 MG Oral Tablet [Quviviq] T3.5
- 24 HR canagliflozin 150 MG / metformin hydrochloride 1000 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet [Invokamet] T3.5
Similar prior-authorization rate
- meperidine hydrochloride 10 MG/ML Oral Solution 66.7% PA
- tretinoin 0.25 MG/ML Topical Cream [Retin-A] 66.7% PA
- 1 ML meperidine hydrochloride 25 MG/ML Injection 66.7% PA
- 0.2 ML adalimumab-atto 100 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Amjevita] 66.7% PA
- 0.4 ML adalimumab-atto 100 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Amjevita] 66.7% PA
- 0.8 ML adalimumab-atto 100 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Amjevita] 66.7% PA