Product Information

DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG/5 ML LIQ is a generic product labeled by Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., priced at $0.1648 per ML under NDC 00054317757. Its NADAC has been published 461 times since Nov 28, 2013.

FDA first approved this application on Sep 1, 1983.

DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG/5 ML LIQ

Dexamethasone
$0.1648per ML

Strength

.5 mg/5mL

NDC

00054317757

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

ORAL

Effective Date

8/19/2026

Active Ingredients

DEXAMETHASONE

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA088248

FDA Approved

9/1/1983

On Market Since

9/1/1983

Pharmacological Classes

Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists
Corticosteroid

Price Statistics

The NADAC for DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG/5 ML LIQ has been published 461 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has declined 6.2%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.1648 per ML
All-time high$0.2058 (Mar 11, 2015)
All-time low$0.1024 (May 22, 2024)
52-week high$0.1669
52-week low$0.1459
Median price$0.1701
Average price$0.1691
Largest weekly change-24.0% (Apr 17, 2024)
Weeks tracked461
Tracking sinceNov 28, 2013

Price History

1W

-0.2%

1M

-0.7%

3M

+0.1%

6M

-0.6%

1Y

+13.0%

3Y

+1.7%

5Y

-0.4%

All

-6.2%

Generic Alternatives

The matcher finds 1 manufacturer offering a NADAC-published product with this drug's active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form (cheapest from each manufacturer, up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 82% at current NADAC. These are candidates to verify clinically, not guaranteed substitutes — see our generic drug prices guide.

Lowest-Cost Alternatives

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NADAC price of DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG/5 ML LIQ?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG/5 ML LIQ, manufactured by Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., is $0.1648 per ML (NDC 00054317757), effective Aug 19, 2026.

How has the price of DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG/5 ML LIQ changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG/5 ML LIQ has declined 6.2%. It has been tracked across 461 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG/5 ML LIQ?

Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG/5 ML LIQ has ranged from a low of $0.1024 (May 22, 2024) to a high of $0.2058 (Mar 11, 2015), with a median of $0.1701 per ML.

Are there cheaper alternatives to DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG/5 ML LIQ?

Yes. 1 manufacturer publishes a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG/5 ML LIQ, is $0.0293 per ML — about 82% below DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG/5 ML LIQ.

Who manufactures DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG/5 ML LIQ?

DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG/5 ML LIQ (NDC 00054317757) is labeled by Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.