Drug Markets/Desoximetasone

Desoximetasone

40 NDCs across 7 manufacturers|39 Generic,1 Brand

Desoximetasone 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.

▸ More about this market

The brand product was first FDA-approved before 1982, and the first generic was approved Nov 30, 1990. FDA's Orange Book lists 25 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $3 million on Desoximetasone across 46,000 claims for 26,000 beneficiaries.

Desoximetasone is available as 40 NDCs from 7 manufacturers (39 generic, 1 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.20 to $3.75 per GM — the most expensive product costs about 19× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.

Total NDCs

40

39G / 1B

Manufacturers

7

competing in market

Price Spread

$0.20 – $3.75

per GM, 36 of 40 NDCs

7d Activity

21↑1↓18 flat

avg +5.3% WoW · of 40 NDCs

Market Price Trend

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

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Drug Portfolio

40 NDCs total, 40 shown

Drug ↕Price 7d Change ↕
TOPICORT 0.25% SPRAY
$5.0979
per ML
—
DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% GEL
$3.7513
per GM
—
DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT
$3.6946
per GM
—
DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% GEL
$3.1892
per GM
—
DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% CREAM
$2.0985
per GM
—
DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% CREAM
$1.5100
per GM
-0.07%
DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% CREAM
$1.4463
per GM
—
DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% CREAM
$1.4283
per GM
—
DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT
$1.0556
per GM
+0.76%
DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% OINTMENT
$1.0283
per GM
+15.13%
DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% OINTMENT
$1.0283
per GM
+15.13%
DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% OINTMENT
$1.0283
per GM
+15.13%
DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% OINTMENT
$0.8428
per GM
—
DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT
$0.6797
per GM
—
DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT
$0.6797
per GM
—
DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% SPRAY
$0.6480
per ML
+5.02%
DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% SPRAY
$0.5991
per ML
—
DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% SPRAY
$0.5634
per ML
—
DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% CREAM
$0.4474
per GM
+5.03%
DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% CREAM
$0.4474
per GM
+5.03%
DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% CREAM
$0.4096
per GM
—
DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% CREAM
$0.3979
per GM
+3.42%
DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% CREAM
$0.3979
per GM
+3.42%
DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% CREAM
$0.3979
per GM
+3.42%
DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% CREAM
$0.3937
per GM
—
DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT
$0.3686
per GM
+4.51%
DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT
$0.3686
per GM
+4.51%
DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT
$0.3686
per GM
+4.51%
DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT
$0.3686
per GM
+4.51%
DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT
$0.3264
per GM
—
DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% CREAM
$0.3248
per GM
—
DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% CREAM
$0.3227
per GM
+1.66%
DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% CREAM
$0.3227
per GM
+1.66%
DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% CREAM
$0.3227
per GM
+1.66%
DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% CREAM
$0.3135
per GM
—
DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT
$0.2464
per GM
—
DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT
$0.2000
per GM
+5.50%
DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT
$0.2000
per GM
+5.50%
DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT
$0.2000
per GM
+5.50%
DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT
$0.2000
per GM
+5.50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desoximetasone used to treat?

Desoximetasone 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 Desoximetasone become available as a generic?

FDA approved the first generic Desoximetasone (ANDA) on Nov 30, 1990. The Orange Book currently lists 25 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.

How much does Medicare spend on Desoximetasone?

In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $3 million on Desoximetasone across 46,000 claims for 26,000 beneficiaries.

How many Desoximetasone products are on the market?

The Desoximetasone drug market contains 40 NDCs from 7 manufacturers — 39 generic and 1 brand product.

What is the price range for Desoximetasone?

NADAC reference prices for Desoximetasone range from $0.2000 to $3.7513 per GM — the most expensive product costs about 19× the cheapest. 4 additional products are priced per different units (e.g. liquids per ML) and aren't directly comparable.

Which manufacturers make Desoximetasone?

7 manufacturers list Desoximetasone in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. (14), Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. (8), Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc. (6), Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd (5), Actavis Pharma, Inc. (4).

How has the price of Desoximetasone changed recently?

Over the past 7 days, 21 Desoximetasone NDCs rose and 1 fell, with a market-wide average change of +5.3%.