tobramycin 0.003 MG/MG Ophthalmic Ointment [Tobrex]
tobramycin
RxCUI: 207850
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for tobramycin 0.003 MG/MG Ophthalmic Ointment [Tobrex]
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, tobramycin 0.003 MG/MG Ophthalmic Ointment [Tobrex] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 207850, generic name tobramycin) appears on 26 distinct formulary files spanning 490 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 9.7% of enrollable Part D products, selective placement; verify formulary inclusion before enrolling. Tier placement ranges from Tier 2 to Tier 4, with a cross-plan average of Tier 3.5.
Real-world access to tobramycin 0.003 MG/MG Ophthalmic Ointment [Tobrex] 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 195,319 Part D beneficiaries filled tobramycin 0.003 MG/MG Ophthalmic Ointment [Tobrex] in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $2,165,446 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $11.09. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry tobramycin 0.003 MG/MG Ophthalmic Ointment [Tobrex] today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 26
- Plans covering
- 490
- Coverage rate
- 9.7%
- Tier range
- Tier 2 – Tier 4
- Average tier
- Tier 4, Non-Preferred
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 0% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 0% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 0% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 195,319
- Total spending
- $2,165,446
- Avg per beneficiary
- $11.09
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering tobramycin 0.003 MG/MG Ophthalmic Ointment [Tobrex]
100 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.
| Plan | Insurer | Tier | PA | Premium | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CareAdvantage (HMO D-SNP) | SAN MATEO HEALTH COMMISSION | T2 | No | $0 | CA |
| CalOptima Health OneCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) | ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY | T2 | No | $0 | CA |
| Freedom VIP Care (HMO C-SNP) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom VIP Savings (HMO C-SNP) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom VIP Savings (HMO C-SNP) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom VIP Rewards (HMO C-SNP) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom VIP Rewards (HMO C-SNP) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| Optimum Diamond Rewards (HMO C-SNP) | OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| Optimum Diamond Savings (HMO C-SNP) | OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| Optimum Diamond Rewards (HMO C-SNP) | OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| Optimum Diamond (HMO C-SNP) | OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Medi-Medi Partial (HMO D-SNP) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Medi-Medi Full (HMO D-SNP) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| Optimum Emerald Partial (HMO D-SNP) | OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| Optimum Emerald Full (HMO D-SNP) | OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Medicare Plan Rx (HMO) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Medicare Plan Rx (HMO) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom VIP Savings COPD (HMO C-SNP) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom VIP Savings COPD (HMO C-SNP) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Máximo (HMO-POS) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| Freedom Máximo (HMO-POS) | FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| Optimum Gold Rewards Plan (HMO) | OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| Optimum Platinum Plan (HMO) | OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| Optimum Gold Plan (HMO) | OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| Optimum Gold Rewards Plan (HMO) | OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| Optimum Gold Rewards Plan (HMO) | OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| Optimum Diamond Rewards COPD (HMO C-SNP) | OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| Optimum Diamond Savings COPD (HMO C-SNP) | OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| Optimum Gold Plus Plan (HMO) | OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| Optimum Diamond Rewards COPD (HMO C-SNP) | OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| HAP Medicare Explore (PPO) | ALLIANCE HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY | T3 | No | $0 | MI |
| HAP Medicare Prime (PPO) | ALLIANCE HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY | T3 | No | $0 | MI |
| HAP Medicare Connect (HMO) | HEALTH ALLIANCE PLAN OF MICHIGAN | T3 | No | $0 | MI |
| HAP Medicare Complete Duals (HMO D-SNP) | HEALTH ALLIANCE PLAN OF MICHIGAN | T3 | No | $0 | MI |
| HAP Medicare Superior (HMO) | HEALTH ALLIANCE PLAN OF MICHIGAN | T3 | No | $0 | MI |
| Henry Ford Select (HMO) | HEALTH ALLIANCE PLAN OF MICHIGAN | T3 | No | $0 | MI |
| Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage LA, Orange Co. (HMO) | KAISER FOUNDATION HP, INC. | T3 | No | $0 | CA |
| Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Enhanced Solano (HMO) | KAISER FOUNDATION HP, INC. | T3 | No | $0 | CA |
| Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Inland Empire (HMO) | KAISER FOUNDATION HP, INC. | T3 | No | $0 | CA |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is tobramycin 0.003 MG/MG Ophthalmic Ointment [Tobrex] covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, tobramycin 0.003 MG/MG Ophthalmic Ointment [Tobrex] is covered by 490 Medicare Part D plans (9.7% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is tobramycin 0.003 MG/MG Ophthalmic Ointment [Tobrex] on Medicare Part D plans?
tobramycin 0.003 MG/MG Ophthalmic Ointment [Tobrex] averages Tier 3.5 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 2 to Tier 4.
Does tobramycin 0.003 MG/MG Ophthalmic Ointment [Tobrex] require prior authorization?
0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for tobramycin 0.003 MG/MG Ophthalmic Ointment [Tobrex]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0%.
How much does Medicare spend on tobramycin 0.003 MG/MG Ophthalmic Ointment [Tobrex]?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on tobramycin 0.003 MG/MG Ophthalmic Ointment [Tobrex] was $2,165,446, covering 195,319 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $11.09.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.