How much does Hydrocortisone and Acetic Acid cost?

Pricing for Hydrocortisone and Acetic Acid varies by insurance plan, dose, and pharmacy. Our database does not show a fixed cost because prices change faster than we can verify. For current pharmacy prices, check your insurance's formulary tier (in the prior-authorization section), use the GoodRx or Cost Plus Drugs deep links on this page, or ask your pharmacist to run a test claim. If a copay card is listed, it usually drops the out-of-pocket significantly for commercial insurance.

Does Hydrocortisone and Acetic Acid need prior authorization?

Hydrocortisone and Acetic Acid appears on 2 payer formularies in our database. PA requirements vary by payer — see the prior-authorization table on this page for specifics. In general, specialty and brand-name drugs are more likely to require PA than generic equivalents.

Is there a copay card or patient assistance program for Hydrocortisone and Acetic Acid?

We haven't verified an active copay card or PAP for Hydrocortisone and Acetic Acid in our current data. Check NeedyMeds or RxAssist for independent directories, or submit what you find via our "Report a broken link" form.

What is Hydrocortisone and Acetic Acid used to treat?

Hydrocortisone and Acetic Acid (generic: Hydrocortisone and Acetic Acid) is indicated for Inflammation, Swimmer's Ear. Click any condition name on this page for more detail.

Hydrocortisone and Acetic Acid

Generic: Hydrocortisone and Acetic Acid

Verified·Apr 23, 2026

NDC: 71656-064
Route: AURICULAR (OTIC)
ICD-10 indication: H60.33

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About Hydrocortisone and Acetic Acid

Hydrocortisone and acetic acid is a prescription otic solution used to treat infections of the outer ear canal, commonly known as swimmer's ear (otitis externa). This combination medication contains acetic acid, which acts as an antibacterial and antifungal agent to inhibit the growth of microorganisms, and hydrocortisone, a corticosteroid that reduces the swelling, redness, and itching associated with the infection.

Copay & patient assistance

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Prescribing information

From the FDA-approved label for Hydrocortisone and Acetic Acid. Official source: DailyMed (NLM) · Label effective Apr 25, 2025

Indications and usage

INDICATIONS AND USAGE: For the treatment of superficial infections of the external auditory canal caused by organisms susceptible to the action of the antimicrobial, complicated by inflammation.

Dosage and administration

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Carefully remove all cerumen and debris to allow Hydrocortisone and Acetic Acid to contact infected surfaces directly. To promote continuous contact, insert a wick of cotton saturated with Hydrocortisone and Acetic Acid into the ear canal; the wick may also be saturated after insertion. Instruct the patient to keep the wick in for at least 24 hours and to keep it moist by adding 3 to 5 drops of Hydrocortisone and Acetic Acid every 4 to 6 hours. The wick may be removed after 24 hours but the patient should continue to instill 5 drops of Hydrocortisone and Acetic Acid 3 or 4 times daily thereafter, for as long as indicated. In pediatric patients, 3 to 4 drops may be sufficient due to the smaller capacity of the ear canal.

Contraindications

CONTRAINDICATIONS: Hypersensitivity to Hydrocortisone and Acetic Acid or any of the ingredients; herpes simplex, vaccinia and varicella. Perforated tympanic membrane is considered a contraindication to the use of any medication in the external ear canal.

Warnings

WARNINGS: Discontinue promptly if sensitization or irritation occurs.

Adverse reactions

ADVERSE REACTIONS: Stinging or burning may be noted occasionally; local irritation has occurred very rarely. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Saptalis Pharmaceuticals, LLC at 1-833-727-8254 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .

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 Hydrocortisone and Acetic Acid appears across Medicare Part D plan formularies nationally. Source: CMS monthly Prescription Drug Plan file (2026-04-30).

Covered by plans

74%

4,096 of 5,509 plans

Most common tier

Tier 4

On 48% of covering formularies

Prior authorization required

of covering formularies

Tier	Formularies on this tier	Share
Tier 1 (preferred generic)	52	19%
Tier 2 (generic)	70	26%
Tier 3 (preferred brand)	18	7%
Tier 4 (non-preferred brand)	129	48%

Step therapy: 0% of formularies

Quantity limits: 0% of formularies

Coverage breadth: 269 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

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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.