Drug Markets/Clobetasol Propionate

Clobetasol Propionate

Brand names: Temovate, Clobex, Olux

143 NDCs across 23 manufacturers|138 Generic,5 Brand

Clobetasol propionate is a super-high-potency topical corticosteroid for stubborn inflammatory skin conditions such as psoriasis and severe eczema, originally sold as Temovate. The market covers creams, ointments, gels, foams (Olux), sprays, and shampoo (Clobex), priced per gram or per milliliter. Topical steroid generics saw well-documented price spikes in the mid-2010s, and clobetasol was among the drugs named in state generic price-fixing litigation.

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Clobetasol Propionate is used to treat dermatitis, facial dermatoses, foot dermatoses, hand dermatoses, inflammation and leg dermatoses, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification. The brand product was first FDA-approved on Dec 27, 1985, and the first generic was approved Feb 16, 1994. FDA's Orange Book lists 44 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $127 million on Clobetasol Propionate across 2.8 million claims for 1.5 million beneficiaries.

Clobetasol Propionate is available as 143 NDCs from 23 manufacturers (138 generic, 5 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.11 to $2.24 per GM — the most expensive product costs about 21× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.

Total NDCs

143

138G / 5B

Manufacturers

23

competing in market

Price Spread

$0.11 – $2.24

per GM, 102 of 143 NDCs

7d Activity

56↑53↓34 flat

avg -0.1% WoW · of 143 NDCs

Market Price Trend

Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.

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Drug Portfolio

143 NDCs total, 143 shown

Drug ↕Price 7d Change ↕
CLOBEX 0.05% TOPICAL LOTION
$8.4012
per ML
—
CLOBEX 0.05% TOPICAL LOTION
$8.1884
per ML
—
CLOBEX 0.05% SPRAY
$7.2133
per ML
—
CLOBEX 0.05% SHAMPOO
$6.8072
per ML
—
CLOBEX 0.05% SPRAY
$6.7863
per ML
—
CLOBETASOL EMOLLNT 0.05% FOAM
$2.2363
per GM
-0.83%
CLOBETASOL EMULSION 0.05% FOAM
$2.2363
per GM
-0.83%
CLOBETASOL EMOLLNT 0.05% FOAM
$1.7892
per GM
-3.58%
CLOBETASOL EMULSION 0.05% FOAM
$1.7892
per GM
-3.58%
TOVET EMOLLIENT 0.05% FOAM
$1.7892
per GM
-3.58%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% GEL
$0.8625
per GM
+21.48%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% GEL
$0.8625
per GM
+21.48%
CLOBETASOL EMOLLIENT 0.05% CRM
$0.6802
per GM
+2.46%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% GEL
$0.6658
per GM
—
CLOBETASOL EMOLLIENT 0.05% CRM
$0.6554
per GM
—
CLOBETASOL 0.05% GEL
$0.6533
per GM
—
CLOBETASOL EMOLLIENT 0.05% CRM
$0.6006
per GM
+0.67%
CLOBETASOL EMOLLIENT 0.05% CRM
$0.6006
per GM
+0.67%
CLOBETASOL EMOLLIENT 0.05% CRM
$0.5899
per GM
—
CLOBETASOL EMOLLIENT 0.05% CRM
$0.5620
per GM
—
CLOBETASOL EMOLLIENT 0.05% CRM
$0.5606
per GM
-10.74%
CLOBETASOL EMOLLIENT 0.05% CRM
$0.5606
per GM
-10.74%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% GEL
$0.4763
per GM
-17.11%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% GEL
$0.4763
per GM
-17.11%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% GEL
$0.4612
per GM
-8.00%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% GEL
$0.4612
per GM
-8.00%
CLOBETASOL PROP 0.05% SPRAY
$0.4513
per ML
—
CLOBETASOL 0.05% GEL
$0.4348
per GM
—
CLOBETASOL PROP 0.05% FOAM
$0.4050
per GM
+7.63%
CLOBETASOL PROP 0.05% FOAM
$0.4050
per GM
+7.63%
CLOBETASOL PROP 0.05% FOAM
$0.4050
per GM
+7.63%
CLOBETASOL PROP 0.05% FOAM
$0.4050
per GM
+7.63%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% SOLUTION
$0.3618
per ML
—
CLOBETASOL PROP 0.05% SPRAY
$0.3605
per ML
+5.21%
CLOBETASOL PROP 0.05% SPRAY
$0.3605
per ML
+5.21%
CLOBETASOL PROP 0.05% SPRAY
$0.3605
per ML
+5.21%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% TOPICAL LOTN
$0.3222
per ML
-4.68%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% TOPICAL LOTN
$0.3222
per ML
-4.68%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% TOPICAL LOTN
$0.3222
per ML
-4.68%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% TOPICAL LOTN
$0.3222
per ML
-4.68%
CLOBETASOL PROP 0.05% FOAM
$0.3045
per GM
+2.53%
CLOBETASOL PROP 0.05% FOAM
$0.3045
per GM
+2.53%
CLOBETASOL PROP 0.05% FOAM
$0.3045
per GM
+2.53%
CLOBETASOL PROP 0.05% FOAM
$0.3045
per GM
+2.53%
CLOBETASOL PROP 0.05% SPRAY
$0.2987
per ML
—
CLOBETASOL 0.05% TOPICAL LOTN
$0.2755
per ML
-2.04%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% TOPICAL LOTN
$0.2755
per ML
-2.04%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% TOPICAL LOTN
$0.2755
per ML
-2.04%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% TOPICAL LOTN
$0.2755
per ML
-2.04%
CLOBETASOL PROP 0.05% SPRAY
$0.2480
per ML
-1.95%
CLOBETASOL PROP 0.05% SPRAY
$0.2480
per ML
-1.95%
CLOBETASOL PROP 0.05% SPRAY
$0.2480
per ML
-1.95%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% SOLUTION
$0.2401
per ML
-1.47%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% SOLUTION
$0.2401
per ML
-1.47%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% SOLUTION
$0.2401
per ML
-1.47%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% SOLUTION
$0.2401
per ML
-1.47%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% SHAMPOO
$0.2331
per ML
+5.56%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% SHAMPOO
$0.2331
per ML
+5.56%
CLODAN 0.05% SHAMPOO
$0.2331
per ML
+5.56%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% SHAMPOO
$0.2331
per ML
+5.56%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% SHAMPOO
$0.2331
per ML
+5.56%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% SHAMPOO
$0.2331
per ML
+5.56%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% SHAMPOO
$0.2331
per ML
+5.56%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
$0.2286
per GM
—
CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
$0.2209
per GM
—
CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
$0.2061
per GM
—
CLOBETASOL 0.05% SOLUTION
$0.2049
per ML
—
CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
$0.2020
per GM
—
CLOBETASOL 0.05% CREAM
$0.1930
per GM
+2.47%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% CREAM
$0.1930
per GM
+2.47%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% CREAM
$0.1930
per GM
+2.47%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% CREAM
$0.1930
per GM
+2.47%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% CREAM
$0.1930
per GM
+2.47%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% CREAM
$0.1930
per GM
+2.47%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% CREAM
$0.1930
per GM
+2.47%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
$0.1911
per GM
—
CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
$0.1836
per GM
—
CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
$0.1772
per GM
—
CLOBETASOL 0.05% CREAM
$0.1687
per GM
—
CLOBETASOL 0.05% CREAM
$0.1668
per GM
-0.81%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% CREAM
$0.1668
per GM
-0.81%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% CREAM
$0.1668
per GM
-0.81%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% CREAM
$0.1668
per GM
-0.81%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% CREAM
$0.1668
per GM
-0.81%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% CREAM
$0.1668
per GM
-0.81%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% CREAM
$0.1668
per GM
-0.81%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
$0.1665
per GM
—
CLOBETASOL 0.05% CREAM
$0.1588
per GM
—
CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
$0.1587
per GM
—
CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
$0.1533
per GM
-10.33%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
$0.1533
per GM
-10.33%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
$0.1533
per GM
-10.33%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
$0.1533
per GM
-10.33%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
$0.1533
per GM
-10.33%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
$0.1533
per GM
-10.33%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
$0.1533
per GM
-10.33%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
$0.1450
per GM
—
CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
$0.1439
per GM
—
CLOBETASOL 0.05% CREAM
$0.1431
per GM
—
CLOBETASOL 0.05% CREAM
$0.1404
per GM
-1.63%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% CREAM
$0.1404
per GM
-1.63%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% CREAM
$0.1404
per GM
-1.63%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% CREAM
$0.1404
per GM
-1.63%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% CREAM
$0.1404
per GM
-1.63%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% CREAM
$0.1404
per GM
-1.63%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
$0.1383
per GM
+7.14%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
$0.1383
per GM
+7.14%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
$0.1383
per GM
+7.14%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
$0.1383
per GM
+7.14%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
$0.1383
per GM
+7.14%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
$0.1383
per GM
+7.14%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
$0.1383
per GM
+7.14%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% SOLUTION
$0.1359
per ML
+1.03%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% SOLUTION
$0.1359
per ML
+1.03%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% SOLUTION
$0.1359
per ML
+1.03%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% SOLUTION
$0.1359
per ML
+1.03%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% SOLUTION
$0.1359
per ML
+1.03%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% SOLUTION
$0.1359
per ML
+1.03%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
$0.1356
per GM
—
CLOBETASOL 0.05% CREAM
$0.1273
per GM
—
CLOBETASOL 0.05% CREAM
$0.1216
per GM
+5.05%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% CREAM
$0.1216
per GM
+5.05%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% CREAM
$0.1216
per GM
+5.05%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% CREAM
$0.1216
per GM
+5.05%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% CREAM
$0.1216
per GM
+5.05%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% CREAM
$0.1216
per GM
+5.05%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% CREAM
$0.1211
per GM
—
CLOBETASOL 0.05% SOLUTION
$0.1204
per ML
—
CLOBETASOL 0.05% CREAM
$0.1152
per GM
—
CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
$0.1146
per GM
+1.97%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
$0.1146
per GM
+1.97%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
$0.1146
per GM
+1.97%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
$0.1146
per GM
+1.97%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
$0.1146
per GM
+1.97%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
$0.1146
per GM
+1.97%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
$0.1146
per GM
+1.97%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
$0.1083
per GM
-8.44%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
$0.1083
per GM
-8.44%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
$0.1083
per GM
-8.44%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
$0.1083
per GM
-8.44%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
$0.1083
per GM
-8.44%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
$0.1083
per GM
-8.44%
CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
$0.1083
per GM
-8.44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clobetasol Propionate used to treat?

Clobetasol Propionate is used to treat dermatitis, facial dermatoses, foot dermatoses, hand dermatoses, inflammation and leg dermatoses, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.

When did Clobetasol Propionate become available as a generic?

FDA approved the first generic Clobetasol Propionate (ANDA) on Feb 16, 1994. The Orange Book currently lists 44 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.

How much does Medicare spend on Clobetasol Propionate?

In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $127 million on Clobetasol Propionate across 2.8 million claims for 1.5 million beneficiaries.

How many Clobetasol Propionate products are on the market?

The Clobetasol Propionate drug market contains 143 NDCs from 23 manufacturers — 138 generic and 5 brand products.

What is the price range for Clobetasol Propionate?

NADAC reference prices for Clobetasol Propionate range from $0.1083 to $2.2363 per GM — the most expensive product costs about 21× the cheapest. 41 additional products are priced per different units (e.g. liquids per ML) and aren't directly comparable.

Which manufacturers make Clobetasol Propionate?

23 manufacturers list Clobetasol Propionate in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. (21), Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA (16), E. Fougera & Co. a division of Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. (15), Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc. (15), Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. (11).

How has the price of Clobetasol Propionate changed recently?

Over the past 7 days, 56 Clobetasol Propionate NDCs rose and 53 fell, with a market-wide average change of -0.1%.