Desonide
26 NDCs across 8 manufacturers|26 Generic,0 Brand
Desonide is used to treat facial dermatoses, foot dermatoses, hand dermatoses, inflammation, leg dermatoses and scalp dermatoses, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
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The brand product was first FDA-approved before 1982, and the first generic was approved Jun 15, 1988. FDA's Orange Book lists 13 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $10 million on Desonide across 177,000 claims for 120,000 beneficiaries.
Desonide is available as 26 NDCs from 8 manufacturers (26 generic, 0 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.19 to $0.39 per GM — the most expensive product costs about 2.0× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Total NDCs
26
26G / 0B
Manufacturers
8
competing in market
Price Spread
$0.19 – $0.39
per GM, 20 of 26 NDCs
7d Activity
avg -1.8% WoW · of 26 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
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Manufacturer Breakdown
8 manufacturers producing DESONIDE(1 pricing outlier)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desonide used to treat?
Desonide is used to treat facial dermatoses, foot dermatoses, hand dermatoses, inflammation, leg dermatoses and scalp dermatoses, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Desonide become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Desonide (ANDA) on Jun 15, 1988. The Orange Book currently lists 13 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.
How much does Medicare spend on Desonide?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $10 million on Desonide across 177,000 claims for 120,000 beneficiaries.
How many Desonide products are on the market?
The Desonide drug market contains 26 NDCs from 8 manufacturers — 26 generic and 0 brand products.
What is the price range for Desonide?
NADAC reference prices for Desonide range from $0.1925 to $0.3921 per GM — the most expensive product costs about 2.0× the cheapest. 6 additional products are priced per different units (e.g. liquids per ML) and aren't directly comparable.
Which manufacturers make Desonide?
8 manufacturers list Desonide in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc. (6), Actavis Pharma, Inc. (4), NorthStar Rx LLC (4), Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. (4), Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A. Inc. (2).
How has the price of Desonide changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 5 Desonide NDCs rose and 19 fell, with a market-wide average change of -1.8%.