penciclovir

10 MG — Cream

Antiviral

Also known as: Denavir Penciclovir External Cream Penciclovir Topical Cream
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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: Jan 1, 2026  ·  Checked: 12 hours, 59 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
Focused Silver with Atrium Health Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver $0 Rx Options Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
Everyday Bronze Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
Elite Bronze Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
Clear Silver with $0 Insulin Options Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
Signature Expanded Bronze Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
Signature Silver Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
Signature Gold Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
Elite Bronze with Atrium Health Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
Complete Gold Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
Complete Gold with Atrium Health Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
Signature Expanded Bronze with Atrium Health Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
Signature Silver with Atrium Health Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
Signature Gold with Atrium Health Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver $0 Rx Options + Vision + Adult Dental Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
Elite Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
Focused Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
Complete Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
Signature Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
Signature Silver + Vision + Adult Dental Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
Signature Gold + Vision + Adult Dental Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
Signature Expanded Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
Signature Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
Signature Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
Enhanced CHF Heart Care Silver $0 Rx Options + Vision + Adult Dental Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
Clear Silver with $0 Insulin Options + Vision + Adult Dental Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
Streamlined Silver Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
Streamlined Silver with Atrium Health Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
Enhanced CHF Heart Care Silver $0 Rx Options Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
Source: CMS QHP JSON  ·  Formulary date: Sep 22, 2026  ·  Checked: 12 hours, 59 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Off-Marketplace Low + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals Tier 2 - Generic ✓ — — PA
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Off-Marketplace High + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals Tier 2 - Generic ✓ — — PA
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Essential + Two Free PCP Visits + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals Tier 4 - Non-Preferred ✓ — — PA
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Premier + No Referrals Tier 4 - Non-Preferred ✓ — — PA
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Enhanced + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals Tier 4 - Non-Preferred ✓ — — PA
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Signature + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals Tier 4 - Non-Preferred ✓ — — PA
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Signature + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals Tier 4 - Non-Preferred ✓ — — PA
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Signature + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals Tier 4 - Non-Preferred ✓ — — PA
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Copay Focus + $0 Deductible + Free PCP + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals Tier 4 - Non-Preferred ✓ — — PA
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Essential + Three Free PCP Visits + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals Tier 4 - Non-Preferred ✓ — — PA
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Enhanced + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals Tier 4 - Non-Preferred ✓ — — PA
Source: PDF  ·  Formulary date: Oct 7, 2026  ·  Checked: 12 hours, 59 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
Connect Silver RD 5000 Indiv Med Deductible Tier 4 - Non-Preferred ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Connect Bronze 6500 Indiv Med Deductible Tier 4 - Non-Preferred ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Connect Bronze 5500 Indiv Med Deductible Tier 4 - Non-Preferred ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Connect Silver 5000 Indiv Med Deductible Tier 4 - Non-Preferred ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Connect Silver 3600 Indiv Med Deductible Tier 4 - Non-Preferred ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Connect Silver 3000 Indiv Med Deductible Tier 4 - Non-Preferred ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Connect Bronze CMS Standard Tier 4 - Non-Preferred ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Connect Silver CMS Standard Tier 4 - Non-Preferred ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Connect Gold CMS Standard Tier 4 - Non-Preferred ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze Tier 4 - Non-Preferred ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Connect myDiabetesCare Silver Tier 4 - Non-Preferred ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Connect Gold 1500 Indiv Med Deductible Tier 4 - Non-Preferred ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Connect Bronze RD 5000 Indiv Med Deductible Tier 4 - Non-Preferred ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Connect Bronze RD 6000 Indiv Med Deductible Tier 4 - Non-Preferred ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Connect Bronze RD CMS Standard Tier 4 - Non-Preferred ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Connect Silver RD 3500 Indiv Med Deductible Tier 4 - Non-Preferred ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Connect Silver RD CMS Standard Tier 4 - Non-Preferred ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Connect Silver RD 2200 Indiv Med Deductible Tier 4 - Non-Preferred ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Connect Gold RD CMS Standard Tier 4 - Non-Preferred ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Connect Bronze 7000 HSA Indiv Med Deductible Tier 4 - Non-Preferred ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Source: CMS QHP JSON  ·  Formulary date: Sep 16, 2026  ·  Checked: 12 hours, 59 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) Tier 1 - Preferred Generic — — ✓ 5 per 30 days QL
Troy Medicare (HMO) Tier 2 - Generic — — — None
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) Tier 2 - Generic — — ✓ 5 per 30 days QL
Troy Medicare for Dual-eligible Beneficiaries (HMO D-SNP) Tier 2 - Generic — — — None
HealthSpring TotalCare (HMO D-SNP) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ 5 per 30 days QL
HealthSpring True Choice (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ 5 per 30 days QL
Alignment Health AVA (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — — None
Alignment Health Platinum (HMO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — — None
HealthSpring Preferred Select (HMO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ 5 per 30 days QL
Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes Care (HMO C-SNP) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — — None
Alignment Health Platinum Select (HMO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — — None
Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes NCPlus (HMO-POS C-SNP) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — — None
HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ 5 per 30 days QL
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ 5 per 30 days QL
HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ 5 per 30 days QL
HealthSpring Preferred Plus (HMO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ 5 per 30 days QL
Alignment Health smartHMO (HMO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — — None
Alignment Health NC Duals (HMO-POS D-SNP) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — — None
Source: PDF  ·  Formulary date: Oct 1, 2026  ·  Checked: 12 hours, 59 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
NC Medicaid Preferred Drug List 2026
via Denavir 		Preferred — — — None
NC Medicaid Preferred Drug List 2026 Non-Preferred — — — None
Source: PDF  ·  Formulary date: Sep 23, 2026  ·  Checked: 12 hours, 58 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
UHC Gold Standard ($5 Tier 2 Rx, $0 Insulin, No Referrals) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, $0 Insulin, No Referrals) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, HSA, $0 Insulin, No Referrals) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — — None
UHC Silver Standard ($8 Tier 2 Rx, $0 Insulin, No Referrals) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
UHC Bronze Standard (HSA, $0 Insulin, No Referrals) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — — None
UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, HSA, $0 Insulin, No Referrals) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, $0 Insulin, No Referrals) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — — None
UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, $0 Insulin, No Referrals) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, $0 Insulin, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
UHC Bronze Standard+ (HSA, $0 Insulin, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — — None
UHC Silver Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, $0 Insulin, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ QL
UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $0 Insulin, No Referrals) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — — None
UHC Silver Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $0 Insulin, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — — None
UHC Gold Copay Focus+ $0 Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, $0 Insulin, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — — None
UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, HSA, $0 Insulin, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — — None
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