Product Information
DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG TABLET is a generic product labeled by Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., priced at $0.0737 per EA under NDC 00054817925. Its NADAC has been published 665 times since Nov 28, 2013.
FDA first approved this application before 1982. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
Strength
.5 mg/1
Manufacturer
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.NDC
00054817925
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
8/19/2026
Active Ingredients
DEXAMETHASONEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA084612FDA Approved
Before 1982
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
7/25/1975
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG TABLET has been published 665 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has risen 28.8%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.0737 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.1238 (Aug 14, 2019) |
| All-time low | $0.0501 (Feb 22, 2017) |
| 52-week high | $0.0959 |
| 52-week low | $0.0680 |
| Median price | $0.0929 |
| Average price | $0.0828 |
| Largest weekly change | +70.2% (Jun 20, 2018) |
| Weeks tracked | 665 |
| Tracking since | Nov 28, 2013 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 5 manufacturers 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). None of the shown alternatives sit below the current price. These are candidates to verify clinically, not guaranteed substitutes — see our generic drug prices guide.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NADAC price of DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG TABLET?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG TABLET, manufactured by Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., is $0.0737 per EA (NDC 00054817925), effective Aug 19, 2026.
How has the price of DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG TABLET changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG TABLET has risen 28.8%. It has been tracked across 665 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG TABLET?
Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG TABLET has ranged from a low of $0.0501 (Feb 22, 2017) to a high of $0.1238 (Aug 14, 2019), with a median of $0.0929 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG TABLET?
5 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG TABLET in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG TABLET?
DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG TABLET (NDC 00054817925) is labeled by Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.