Medicare Part D coverage · triamcinolone acetonide · RxCUI 1090641
triamcinolone acetonide 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, triamcinolone acetonide 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment is covered by 217 Medicare Part D plans (4.3% of enrollable products), averaging Tier 2.5, with prior authorization required on 0% of covering formularies.
- 4.3%
- Plan coverage
- 217
- Plans covering
- T2.5
- Avg tier
- 0%
- Prior auth required
What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for triamcinolone acetonide 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment
Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, triamcinolone acetonide 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment (RxNorm concept RXCUI 1090641, generic name triamcinolone acetonide) appears on 22 distinct formulary files spanning 217 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 4.3% 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 2.5.
Real-world access to triamcinolone acetonide 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment 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 3,621,019 Part D beneficiaries filled triamcinolone acetonide 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment in 2023, with total plan-and-beneficiary spending of $75,362,764 and an average per-beneficiary annual cost of $20.81. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry triamcinolone acetonide 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment today.
Coverage Details
- Formularies covering
- 22
- Plans covering
- 217
- Coverage rate
- 4.3%
- Tier range
- Tier 1 – Tier 4
- Average tier
- Tier 3, Preferred Brand
Restrictions
- Prior authorization required
- 0% of formularies
- Step therapy required
- 0% of formularies
- Quantity limits
- 0% of formularies
2023 Medicare Spending
- Beneficiaries
- 3,621,019
- Total spending
- $75,362,764
- Avg per beneficiary
- $20.81
Tier Distribution Across Plans
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering triamcinolone acetonide 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment
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 | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| SeniorCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) | South Country Health Alliance | T1 | No | $0 | MN |
| AbilityCare (HMO D-SNP) | South Country Health Alliance | T1 | No | $0 | MN |
| Alameda Alliance Wellness (HMO D-SNP) | Alameda Alliance FOR Health | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| CalOptima Health OneCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) | Orange County Health Authority | T1 | No | $0 | CA |
| Network Health Select (PPO) | Network Health Insurance Corporation | T2 | No | $0 | WI |
| Network Health Go (PPO) | Network Health Insurance Corporation | T2 | No | $0 | WI |
| Network Health Anywhere (PPO) | Network Health Insurance Corporation | T2 | No | $0 | WI |
| Network Health Choice (PPO) | Network Health Insurance Corporation | T2 | No | $0 | WI |
| Network Health Zero (PPO) | Network Health Insurance Corporation | T2 | No | $0 | WI |
| Troy Medicare (HMO) | Troy Health, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | NC |
| Troy Medicare for Dual-eligible Beneficiaries (HMO D-SNP) | Troy Health, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | NC |
| Contra Costa Health Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Contra Costa County Medical Service DBA Contra Costa Health | T2 | No | $0 | CA |
| Keystone First VIP Choice (HMO D-SNP) | Vista Health Plan, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | PA |
| AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) | Vista Health Plan, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | PA |
| First Choice VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) | Select Health OF South Carolina, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | SC |
| AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) | AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Next, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | DE |
| AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care Choice (HMO D-SNP) | AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Next, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | DE |
| AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) | Amerihealth Caritas Florida, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | FL |
| AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) | Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | LA |
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| AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) | Amerihealth Caritas North Carolina, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | NC |
| AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) | Amerihealth Michigan, Inc. | T2 | No | $0 | MI |
| Network Health Cares (PPO D-SNP) | Network Health Insurance Corporation | T2 | No | $21.10 | WI |
| Network Health PlusRx (PPO) | Network Health Insurance Corporation | T2 | No | $38.60 | WI |
| Network Health PremierRx (PPO) | Network Health Insurance Corporation | T2 | No | $92.80 | WI |
| HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. | T3 | No | $0 | GA |
| HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. | T3 | No | $0 | MO |
| HealthSpring TotalCare (HMO D-SNP) | Healthspring Healthcare OF Colorado, Inc. | T3 | No | $0 | CO |
| HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Healthspring Healthcare OF Colorado, Inc. | T3 | No | $0 | CO |
| HealthSpring TotalCare (HMO D-SNP) | Healthspring Healthcare OF Colorado, Inc. | T3 | No | $0 | OH |
| HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Healthspring Healthcare OF Colorado, Inc. | T3 | No | $0 | OH |
| HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Bravo Health Mid-atlantic, Inc. | T3 | No | $0 | MD |
| HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Bravo Health Pennsylvania, Inc. | T3 | No | $0 | CT |
| HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Bravo Health Pennsylvania, Inc. | T3 | No | $0 | PA |
| HealthSpring TotalCare (HMO D-SNP) | Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. | T3 | No | $0 | MS |
| HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. | T3 | No | $0 | MS |
| HealthSpring TotalCare (HMO D-SNP) | Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. | T3 | No | $0 | TX |
| HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. | T3 | No | $0 | TN |
| HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. | T3 | No | $0 | AR |
| HealthSpring TotalCare (HMO D-SNP) | Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. | T3 | No | $0 | TX |
| HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. | T3 | No | $0 | AL |
| HealthSpring TotalCare (HMO D-SNP) | Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. | T3 | No | $0 | TX |
| HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. | T3 | No | $0 | GA |
| HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Healthspring OF Florida, Inc. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Healthspring OF Florida, Inc. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Healthspring OF Florida, Inc. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Healthspring OF Florida, Inc. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Healthspring OF Florida, Inc. | T3 | No | $0 | FL |
| HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Bravo Health Pennsylvania, Inc. | T3 | No | $0 | NC |
| HealthSpring TotalCare (HMO D-SNP) | Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. | T3 | No | $2.60 | MO |
Showing top 50 of 100 plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is triamcinolone acetonide 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment covered by Medicare Part D?
Yes, triamcinolone acetonide 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment is covered by 217 Medicare Part D plans (4.3% of all Part D formularies).
What tier is triamcinolone acetonide 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment on Medicare Part D plans?
triamcinolone acetonide 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment averages Tier 2.5 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.
Does triamcinolone acetonide 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment require prior authorization?
0% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for triamcinolone acetonide 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 0%.
How much does Medicare spend on triamcinolone acetonide 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment?
In 2023, total Medicare Part D spending on triamcinolone acetonide 0.0005 MG/MG Topical Ointment was $75,362,764, covering 3,621,019 beneficiaries. The average spend per beneficiary was $20.81.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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