Hydrocortisone Acetate
9 NDCs across 6 manufacturers|8 Generic,1 Brand
Hydrocortisone Acetate is used to treat congenital adrenal hyperplasia, adrenal insufficiency, ulcerative colitis, contact dermatitis, facial dermatoses and foot 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 Jan 1, 1982. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $508K on Hydrocortisone Acetate across 841 claims for 447 beneficiaries.
Hydrocortisone Acetate is available as 9 NDCs from 6 manufacturers (8 generic, 1 brand), with NADAC prices from $1.10 to $1.48 per EA — a 35% difference between cheapest and most expensive. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Total NDCs
9
8G / 1B
Manufacturers
6
competing in market
Price Spread
$1.10 – $1.48
per EA, 7 of 9 NDCs
7d Activity
avg -0.6% WoW · of 9 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
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Manufacturer Breakdown
6 manufacturers producing HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE(2 pricing outliers)
| Drug ↕ | Price | 7d Change ↕ |
|---|---|---|
CORTIFOAM 10% AEROSOL | $30.6681 per GM | -0.26% |
HYDROCORTISONE AC 25 MG SUPP | $1.4832 per EA | — |
HYDROCORTISONE AC 25 MG SUPP | $1.4832 per EA | — |
HYDROCORTISONE AC 25 MG SUPP | $1.1139 per EA | — |
HYDROCORTISONE AC 25 MG SUPP | $1.1139 per EA | — |
HYDROCORTISONE AC 25 MG SUPP | $1.1139 per EA | — |
HYDROCORTISONE AC 25 MG SUPP | $1.1139 per EA | — |
HYDROCORTISONE AC 25 MG SUPP | $1.1008 per EA | — |
HYDROCORTISONE 1% CREAM | $0.0613 per GM | -0.91% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hydrocortisone Acetate used to treat?
Hydrocortisone Acetate is used to treat congenital adrenal hyperplasia, adrenal insufficiency, ulcerative colitis, contact dermatitis, facial dermatoses and foot dermatoses, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Hydrocortisone Acetate become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Hydrocortisone Acetate (ANDA) on Jan 1, 1982.
How much does Medicare spend on Hydrocortisone Acetate?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $508K on Hydrocortisone Acetate across 841 claims for 447 beneficiaries.
How many Hydrocortisone Acetate products are on the market?
The Hydrocortisone Acetate drug market contains 9 NDCs from 6 manufacturers — 8 generic and 1 brand product.
What is the price range for Hydrocortisone Acetate?
NADAC reference prices for Hydrocortisone Acetate range from $1.1008 to $1.4832 per EA — a 35% difference between cheapest and most expensive. 2 additional products are priced per different units (e.g. liquids per ML) and aren't directly comparable.
Which manufacturers make Hydrocortisone Acetate?
6 manufacturers list Hydrocortisone Acetate in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Nivagen Pharmaceuticals Inc. (2), Major Pharmaceuticals (2), Rising Pharma Holdings Inc. (2), Viatris Specialty LLC (1), Apnar Pharma LP (1).
How has the price of Hydrocortisone Acetate changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 0 Hydrocortisone Acetate NDCs rose and 2 fell, with a market-wide average change of -0.6%.