Medicare Part D coverage · tretinoin · RxCUI 359050

tretinoin 0.0004 MG/MG Topical Gel

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, tretinoin 0.0004 MG/MG Topical Gel is covered by 362 Medicare Part D plans (7.2% of enrollable products), averaging Tier 3.3, with prior authorization required on 73.3% of covering formularies.

7.2%
Plan coverage
362
Plans covering
T3.3
Avg tier
73.3%
Prior auth required

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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.

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for tretinoin 0.0004 MG/MG Topical Gel

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, tretinoin 0.0004 MG/MG Topical Gel (RxNorm concept RXCUI 359050, generic name tretinoin) appears on 15 distinct formulary files spanning 362 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 7.2% 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 3.3.

Real-world access to tretinoin 0.0004 MG/MG Topical Gel depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 73.3% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 13.3% require step therapy. 33.3% apply quantity limits.

Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 91,688 Part D beneficiaries filled tretinoin 0.0004 MG/MG Topical Gel in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $22,910,407 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $249.87. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry tretinoin 0.0004 MG/MG Topical Gel today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
15
Plans covering
362
Coverage rate
7.2%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 4
Average tier
Tier 3, Preferred Brand

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
73.3% of formularies
Step therapy required
13.3% of formularies
Quantity limits
33.3% of formularies

2023 Medicare Spending

Beneficiaries
91,688
Total spending
$22,910,407
Avg per beneficiary
$249.87

Tier Distribution Across Plans

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

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering tretinoin 0.0004 MG/MG Topical Gel

100 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
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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
Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO) Selecthealth, Inc. T4 No $0 UT
Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO) Selecthealth, Inc. T4 No $0 NV
Select Health Medicare Dual (HMO D-SNP) Selecthealth, Inc. T4 No $0 UT
Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO) Selecthealth, Inc. T4 No $0 UT
Select Health Medicare + Kroger (HMO) Selecthealth, Inc. T4 No $0 NV
Select Health Medicare + Kroger (HMO) Selecthealth, Inc. T4 No $0 UT
Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO) Selecthealth, Inc. T4 No $0 CO
Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO) Selecthealth, Inc. T4 No $0 CO
Select Health Medicare + Kroger (HMO) Selecthealth, Inc. T4 No $0 CO

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is tretinoin 0.0004 MG/MG Topical Gel covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, tretinoin 0.0004 MG/MG Topical Gel is covered by 362 Medicare Part D plans (7.2% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is tretinoin 0.0004 MG/MG Topical Gel on Medicare Part D plans?

tretinoin 0.0004 MG/MG Topical Gel averages Tier 3.3 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.

Does tretinoin 0.0004 MG/MG Topical Gel require prior authorization?

73.3% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for tretinoin 0.0004 MG/MG Topical Gel. Step therapy: 13.3%. Quantity limits: 33.3%.

How much does Medicare spend on tretinoin 0.0004 MG/MG Topical Gel?

In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on tretinoin 0.0004 MG/MG Topical Gel was $22,910,407, covering 91,688 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $249.87.

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.

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