Altabax

Generic: retapamulin

0.01 MG — Ointment

Pleuromutilin Antibacterial

Also known as: retapamulin Altabax External Ointment

Coverage by Insurer

Informational only — Coverage rules change frequently; verify tier placement and restrictions with your plan or pharmacy before acting.
Source: CMS QHP JSON  ·  Formulary date: Sep 22, 2026  ·  Checked: 8 hours, 3 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Off-Marketplace High + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — ✓ — ST
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Enhanced + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — ✓ — ST
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Essential + Three Free PCP Visits + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — ✓ — ST
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Off-Marketplace Low + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — ✓ — ST
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Essential + Two Free PCP Visits + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — ✓ — ST
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Premier + No Referrals Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — ✓ — ST
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Enhanced + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — ✓ — ST
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Signature + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — ✓ — ST
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Signature + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — ✓ — ST
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Signature + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — ✓ — ST
Source: PDF  ·  Formulary date: Oct 7, 2026  ·  Checked: 8 hours, 3 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
Connect Silver RD 5000 Indiv Med Deductible Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — — None
Connect Silver RD CMS Standard Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — — None
Connect Silver RD 2200 Indiv Med Deductible Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — — None
Connect Gold RD CMS Standard Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — — None
Connect Silver 3600 Indiv Med Deductible Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — — None
Connect Bronze 5500 Indiv Med Deductible Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — — None
Connect Gold CMS Standard Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — — None
Connect myDiabetesCare Silver Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — — None
Connect Bronze 7000 HSA Indiv Med Deductible Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — — None
Connect Bronze CMS Standard Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — — None
Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — — None
Connect Silver 5000 Indiv Med Deductible Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — — None
Connect Silver 3000 Indiv Med Deductible Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — — None
Connect Silver CMS Standard Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — — None
Connect Gold 1500 Indiv Med Deductible Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — — None
Connect Bronze RD 6000 Indiv Med Deductible Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — — None
Connect Bronze RD CMS Standard Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — — None
Connect Silver RD 3500 Indiv Med Deductible Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — — None
Connect Bronze RD 5000 Indiv Med Deductible Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — — None
Connect Bronze 6500 Indiv Med Deductible Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — — None
Source: CMS QHP JSON  ·  Checked: 8 hours, 3 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
Gold Classic Standard | with Atrium Health Tier 3 - Preferred Brand — — — None
Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | with Atrium Health Tier 3 - Preferred Brand — — — None
Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM | with Atrium Health Tier 3 - Preferred Brand — — — None
Secure | with Atrium Health Tier 3 - Preferred Brand — — — None
Silver Classic Tier 3 - Preferred Brand — — — None
Gold Classic Standard Tier 3 - Preferred Brand — — — None
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus Tier 3 - Preferred Brand — — — None
Bronze Classic 4700 | with Atrium Health Tier 3 - Preferred Brand — — — None
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | with Atrium Health Tier 3 - Preferred Brand — — — None
Silver Classic | with Atrium Health Tier 3 - Preferred Brand — — — None
Silver Simple Diabetes | with Atrium Health Tier 3 - Preferred Brand — — — None
Silver Simple PCP Saver | with Atrium Health Tier 3 - Preferred Brand — — — None
Gold Elite Saver Plus | with Atrium Health Tier 3 - Preferred Brand — — — None
Bronze Simple Diabetes | with Atrium Health Tier 3 - Preferred Brand — — — None
Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | with Atrium Health Tier 3 - Preferred Brand — — — None
Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | with Atrium Health Tier 3 - Preferred Brand — — — None
Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits | with Atrium Health Tier 3 - Preferred Brand — — — None
AIAN Cost Share Tier 3 - Preferred Brand — — — None
AIAN Cost Share | with Atrium Health Tier 3 - Preferred Brand — — — None
Silver Classic Standard Tier 3 - Preferred Brand — — — None
Bronze Classic Standard Tier 3 - Preferred Brand — — — None
Silver Simple Diabetes Tier 3 - Preferred Brand — — — None
Gold Elite Saver Plus Tier 3 - Preferred Brand — — — None
Silver Simple PCP Saver Tier 3 - Preferred Brand — — — None
Bronze Classic 4700 Tier 3 - Preferred Brand — — — None
Secure Tier 3 - Preferred Brand — — — None
Bronze Classic Standard | with Atrium Health Tier 3 - Preferred Brand — — — None
Silver Classic Standard | with Atrium Health Tier 3 - Preferred Brand — — — None
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