Altreno
Generic: tretinoin
- Manufacturer
- Bausch Health
- NDC
- 0187-0005
- RxCUI
- 250939
- Route
- TOPICAL
- ICD-10 indication
- L70.0
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About Altreno
What is this medication? Altreno is a prescription topical medication primarily used for the treatment of acne vulgaris in patients who are nine years of age and older. It contains the active ingredient tretinoin at a concentration of 0.05 percent. As a retinoid, it works by increasing the turnover rate of skin cells and preventing the formation of new acne lesions. By keeping the skin pores clear, it helps to reduce the appearance of blackheads, whiteheads, and inflammatory pimples while also improving general skin texture over time.
This specific formulation is unique because it is the first tretinoin treatment available in a specialized lotion form. It is developed with ingredients such as sodium hyaluronate, glycerin, and soluble collagen to help the skin retain moisture during the treatment process. This delivery system is intended to provide the clinical benefits of tretinoin while potentially minimizing the common side effects of dryness, peeling, and irritation that are frequently associated with traditional retinoid creams or gels.
Copay & patient assistance
Detailed copay and financial assistance information is not publicly available for this medication at this time. Please consult your pharmacist or the manufacturer's official patient support program for more details.
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Prescribing information
From the FDA-approved label for Altreno. Official source: DailyMed (NLM) · Label effective Mar 2, 2020
Indications and usage
Dosage and administration
Contraindications
Warnings and precautions
Adverse reactions
Use in pregnancy
Label text is reproduced as-is from the FDA-approved label. We do not paraphrase, summarize, or omit. Content above is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your prescribing clinician or pharmacist before making decisions about your medication.
Conditions we've indexed resources for
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Medicare Part D coverage
How Altreno appears across Medicare Part D plan formularies nationally. Source: CMS monthly Prescription Drug Plan file (2026-04-30).
Covered by plans
5%
266 of 5,509 plans
Most common tier
Tier 4
On 71% of covering formularies
Prior authorization required
97%
of covering formularies
| Tier | Formularies on this tier | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 (preferred generic) | 13 | 22% |
| Tier 3 (preferred brand) | 4 | 7% |
| Tier 4 (non-preferred brand) | 41 | 71% |
Step therapy: 0% of formularies
Quantity limits: 3% of formularies
Coverage breadth: 58 of 65 formularies
How to read this:plans on the same formulary share tier + PA rules. Your specific plan's copay depends on (a) the tier above, (b) your plan's cost-share for that tier, (c) whether you're in the initial coverage phase or past the 2026 $2,000 out-of-pocket cap. For your exact plan, check its Summary of Benefits or log in to your Medicare.gov account. Copay cards don't apply to Medicare (federal law).
Prior authorization & coverage
| Payer | PA | Step therapy | Copay tier |
|---|---|---|---|
— Medicare Part D | — | — | — |
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How this page is sourced
- Drug identity verified against openFDA NDC Directory.
- Label text (when shown) originates from NLM DailyMed.
- Copay and assistance URLs verified periodically; if you hit a broken link, tell us.