tretinoin 0.001 MG/MG Topical Gel

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tretinoin

RxCUI: 313453

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23.8%
Plan Coverage
1,207
Plans Covering
T3.5
Avg Tier
81.8%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for tretinoin 0.001 MG/MG Topical Gel

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, tretinoin 0.001 MG/MG Topical Gel (RxNorm concept RXCUI 313453, generic name tretinoin) appears on 22 distinct formulary files spanning 1,207 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 23.8% 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 tretinoin 0.001 MG/MG Topical Gel depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 81.8% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 9.1% require step therapy. 27.3% apply quantity limits.

Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 91,688 Part D beneficiaries filled tretinoin 0.001 MG/MG Topical Gel in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $22,953,956 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $250.35. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry tretinoin 0.001 MG/MG Topical Gel today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
22
Plans covering
1,207
Coverage rate
23.8%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 4
Average tier
Tier 4, Non-Preferred

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
81.8% of formularies
Step therapy required
9.1% of formularies
Quantity limits
27.3% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
91,688
Total spending
$22,953,956
Avg per beneficiary
$250.35

Tier Distribution Across Plans

1 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
40 plans
Tier 2, Generic
59 plans
Tier 4, Non-Preferred

Standalone Drug Plans (PDP) Covering tretinoin 0.001 MG/MG Topical Gel

2 standalone prescription drug plans include this drug.

Plan Insurer Tier PA ST Premium States
AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC (PDP) UNITEDHEALTHCARE INS. CO. & UHC INS. CO. OF NY T4 Yes No $0 -
AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC (PDP) UNITEDHEALTHCARE INS. CO. & UHC INS. CO. OF NY T4 Yes No $0 -

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering tretinoin 0.001 MG/MG Topical Gel

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

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
Community Care's Partnership Program (HMO D-SNP) COMMUNITY CARE HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 No $0 WI
Freedom VIP Care (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 Yes $0 FL
Freedom VIP Savings (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 Yes $0 FL
Freedom VIP Savings (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 Yes $0 FL
Freedom VIP Rewards (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 Yes $0 FL
Freedom VIP Rewards (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Rewards (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T2 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Savings (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T2 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Rewards (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T2 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Diamond (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T2 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Medi-Medi Partial (HMO D-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Medi-Medi Full (HMO D-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Emerald Partial (HMO D-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T2 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Emerald Full (HMO D-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T2 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Medicare Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Medicare Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 Yes $0 FL
Freedom VIP Savings COPD (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 Yes $0 FL
Freedom VIP Savings COPD (HMO C-SNP) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan Rx (HMO) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Máximo (HMO-POS) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 Yes $0 FL
Freedom Máximo (HMO-POS) FREEDOM HEALTH, INC. T2 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Gold Rewards Plan (HMO) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T2 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Platinum Plan (HMO) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T2 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Gold Plan (HMO) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T2 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Gold Rewards Plan (HMO) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T2 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Gold Rewards Plan (HMO) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T2 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Rewards COPD (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T2 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Savings COPD (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T2 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Gold Plus Plan (HMO) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T2 Yes $0 FL
Optimum Diamond Rewards COPD (HMO C-SNP) OPTIMUM HEALTHCARE, INC. T2 Yes $0 FL
Healthy Mississippi Premier Advantage (HMO-POS) Healthy Mississippi, Inc. T2 No $0 MS
UHC Dual Complete IA-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) UNITEDHEALTHCARE OF WISCONSIN, INC. T4 Yes $0 IA
UHC Dual Complete MO-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) UNITEDHEALTHCARE OF WISCONSIN, INC. T4 Yes $0 MO
UHC Dual Complete NE-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) UNITEDHEALTHCARE OF WISCONSIN, INC. T4 Yes $0 NE
UHC Dual Complete KS-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) UNITEDHEALTHCARE OF WISCONSIN, INC. T4 Yes $0 KS
UHC Dual Complete MO-S3 (HMO-POS D-SNP) UNITEDHEALTHCARE OF WISCONSIN, INC. T4 Yes $0 MO
UHC Dual Complete KS-Q1 (HMO-POS D-SNP) UNITEDHEALTHCARE OF WISCONSIN, INC. T4 Yes $0 KS
UHC Dual Complete TN-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) UNITEDHEALTHCARE PLAN OF THE RIVER VALLEY, INC. T4 Yes $0 TN
UHC Dual Complete TN-Y001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) UNITEDHEALTHCARE PLAN OF THE RIVER VALLEY, INC. T4 Yes $0 TN
UHC Dual Complete TN-Y2 (HMO-POS D-SNP) UNITEDHEALTHCARE PLAN OF THE RIVER VALLEY, INC. T4 Yes $0 TN

Frequently Asked Questions

Is tretinoin 0.001 MG/MG Topical Gel covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, tretinoin 0.001 MG/MG Topical Gel is covered by 1,207 Medicare Part D plans (23.8% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is tretinoin 0.001 MG/MG Topical Gel on Medicare Part D plans?

tretinoin 0.001 MG/MG Topical Gel averages Tier 3.5 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.

Does tretinoin 0.001 MG/MG Topical Gel require prior authorization?

81.8% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for tretinoin 0.001 MG/MG Topical Gel. Step therapy: 9.1%. Quantity limits: 27.3%.

How much does Medicare spend on tretinoin 0.001 MG/MG Topical Gel?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on tretinoin 0.001 MG/MG Topical Gel was $22,953,956, covering 91,688 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $250.35.

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