tretinoin 0.5 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Altreno]
tretinoin
RxCUI: 2055008
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for tretinoin 0.5 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Altreno]
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, tretinoin 0.5 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Altreno] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 2055008, generic name tretinoin) appears on 58 distinct formulary files spanning 260 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 5.1% 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 0.5 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Altreno] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 96.6% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 3.4% apply quantity limits.
Historical spending context from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard shows 91,688 Part D beneficiaries filled tretinoin 0.5 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Altreno] 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 0.5 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Altreno] today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 58
- Plans covering
- 260
- Coverage rate
- 5.1%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 4
- Average tier
- Tier 3, Preferred Brand
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 96.6% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 0% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 3.4% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 91,688
- Total spending
- $22,953,956
- Avg per beneficiary
- $250.35
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering tretinoin 0.5 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Altreno]
100 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.
| Plan | Insurer | Tier | PA | Premium | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevate Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP) | DENVER HEALTH MEDICAL PLAN, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | CO |
| AllCare Advantage Redwood Rx (HMO D-SNP) | ALLCARE HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | OR |
| PrimeWest Senior Health Complete (HMO D-SNP) | PRIMEWEST RURAL MN HEALTH CARE ACCESS INITIATIVE | T1 | Yes | $0 | MN |
| Prime Health Complete (HMO D-SNP) | PRIMEWEST RURAL MN HEALTH CARE ACCESS INITIATIVE | T1 | Yes | $0 | MN |
| Alterwood Advantage Dual Secure (HMO D-SNP) | ALTERWOOD ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | MD |
| Nascentia Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL NEW YORK | T1 | Yes | $0 | NY |
| Abilis Health Community (HMO I-SNP) | SIGNATURE ADVANTAGE, LLC | T1 | Yes | $0 | KY, TN |
| Arkansas Integrated Providers (AIP) Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | ARKANSAS SUPERIOR SELECT, INC. | T1 | Yes | $0 | AR |
| Gold Dialysis & Kidney Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) | GOLD KIDNEY OF FLORIDA INC | T1 | Yes | $4.80 | FL |
| Texas Independence Health Plan, Inc. (HMO I-SNP) | TEXAS INDEPENDENCE HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | Yes | $4.80 | TX |
| Texas Independence Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | TEXAS INDEPENDENCE HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T1 | Yes | $4.80 | TX |
| Tribute Select (HMO-POS I-SNP) | ARKANSAS SUPERIOR SELECT, INC. | T1 | Yes | $8.90 | AR |
| ATRIO Special Needs Plan (HMO D-SNP) | ATRIO HEALTH PLANS | T1 | Yes | $10.50 | OR |
| ATRIO Special Needs Plan (HMO D-SNP) | ATRIO HEALTH PLANS | T1 | Yes | $10.50 | OR |
| Gold Dialysis & Kidney Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) | GOLD KIDNEY OF ARIZONA | T1 | Yes | $17.00 | AZ |
| Alterwood Advantage Dual Value (HMO D-SNP) | ALTERWOOD ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | Yes | $31.20 | MD |
| Valor Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) | TSG GUARD, INC. | T1 | Yes | $31.40 | OH |
| WV Senior Advantage (HMO I-SNP) | WEST VIRGINIA SENIOR ADVANTAGE, INC. | T1 | Yes | $32.70 | WV |
| Abilis Health (HMO I-SNP) | SIGNATURE ADVANTAGE, LLC | T1 | Yes | $35.90 | KY, TN |
| CommuniCare Advantage ISNP (HMO I-SNP) | OH CHS SNP INC. | T1 | Yes | $38.40 | IN, MD, OH |
| Nascentia Skilled Nursing Facility (HMO I-SNP) | VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL NEW YORK | T1 | Yes | $58.80 | NY |
| PHP (HMO C-SNP) | AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | T3 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| DualConnect (HMO D-SNP) | SANTA CLARA COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY | T3 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| VNS Health Total (HMO D-SNP) | VNS CHOICE | T3 | Yes | $0 | NY |
| SCAN Connections (HMO D-SNP) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN | T3 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| SCAN Connections at Home (HMO D-SNP) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN | T3 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| SCAN Classic (HMO) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN NEVADA, INC. | T3 | Yes | $0 | NV |
| SCAN Balance (HMO C-SNP) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN NEVADA, INC. | T3 | Yes | $0 | NV |
| SCAN Strive (HMO C-SNP) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN NEVADA, INC. | T3 | Yes | $0 | NV |
| SCAN MyChoice (HMO) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN NEVADA, INC. | T3 | Yes | $0 | NV |
| SCAN Classic (HMO) | SCAN DESERT HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T3 | Yes | $0 | AZ |
| SCAN Balance (HMO C-SNP) | SCAN DESERT HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T3 | Yes | $0 | AZ |
| SCAN Embrace (HMO-POS I-SNP) | SCAN DESERT HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T3 | Yes | $0 | AZ |
| SCAN Strive (HMO C-SNP) | SCAN DESERT HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T3 | Yes | $0 | AZ |
| SCAN MyChoice (HMO) | SCAN DESERT HEALTH PLAN, INC. | T3 | Yes | $0 | AZ |
| SCAN Classic WA (HMO) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN (WA) | T3 | Yes | $0 | WA |
| SCAN MyChoice WA (HMO) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN (WA) | T3 | Yes | $0 | WA |
| SCAN Classic (HMO) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN (NM) | T3 | Yes | $0 | NM |
| SCAN Balance (HMO C-SNP) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN (NM) | T3 | Yes | $0 | NM |
| SCAN Strive (HMO C-SNP) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN (NM) | T3 | Yes | $0 | NM |
| SCAN MyChoice (HMO) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN (NM) | T3 | Yes | $0 | NM |
| SCAN Classic (HMO) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN | T3 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| SCAN Classic (HMO) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN | T3 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| SCAN Classic (HMO) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN | T3 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| SCAN Classic (HMO) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN | T3 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| SCAN Classic (HMO) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN | T3 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| SCAN Classic (HMO) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN | T3 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| SCAN Classic (HMO) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN | T3 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| SCAN Balance (HMO C-SNP) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN | T3 | Yes | $0 | CA |
| SCAN Prime (HMO) | SCAN HEALTH PLAN | T3 | Yes | $0 | CA |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is tretinoin 0.5 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Altreno] covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, tretinoin 0.5 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Altreno] is covered by 260 Medicare Part D plans (5.1% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is tretinoin 0.5 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Altreno] on Medicare Part D plans?
tretinoin 0.5 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Altreno] averages Tier 3.3 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.
Does tretinoin 0.5 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Altreno] require prior authorization?
96.6% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for tretinoin 0.5 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Altreno]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 3.4%.
How much does Medicare spend on tretinoin 0.5 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Altreno]?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on tretinoin 0.5 MG/ML Topical Lotion [Altreno] was $22,953,956, covering 91,688 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $250.35.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.