Epiduo Forte

Generic: adapalene / benzoyl peroxide

2.5% — Gel

Also known as: EPIDUO FORTE GEL 0.3-2.5% Epiduo Forte gel pump

Informational only — Coverage rules change frequently; verify tier placement and restrictions with your plan or pharmacy before acting.

2 plans

Source: PDF · Formulary date: Apr 1, 2026 · Checked: 7 hours, 57 minutes ago

Plan	Tier	Prior Auth	Step Therapy	Quantity Limit	Restrictions
BCBS Federal Basic Option 2026	Tier 3 - Non-Preferred Brand	✓	—	—	PA
BCBS Federal Standard Option 2026	Tier 3 - Non-Preferred Brand	✓	—	—	PA

2 plans

Source: PDF · Formulary date: Apr 1, 2026 · Checked: 7 hours, 57 minutes ago

Plan	Tier	Prior Auth	Step Therapy	Quantity Limit	Restrictions
NC Medicaid Preferred Drug List 2026 via adapalene / benzoyl peroxide	Preferred	—	—	—	None
NC Medicaid Preferred Drug List 2026	Non-Preferred	—	—	—	None

3 plans

Source: PDF · Formulary date: Apr 1, 2026 · Checked: 7 hours, 57 minutes ago

Plan	Tier	Prior Auth	Step Therapy	Quantity Limit	Restrictions
NC State Health Plan - HDHP 2026	Tier 2 - Non-Preferred Generic	✓	✓	—	PA \| ST
NC State Health Plan - 80/20 Plus PPO 2026	Tier 2 - Non-Preferred Generic	✓	✓	—	PA \| ST
NC State Health Plan - 70/30 Standard PPO 2026	Tier 2 - Non-Preferred Generic	✓	✓	—	PA \| ST