Product Information
HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% OINTMENT is a generic product labeled by E. Fougera & Co. a division of Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc., priced at $0.0985 per GM under NDC 00168014616. Its NADAC has been published 96 times since Apr 17, 2024.
FDA first approved this application on May 28, 1993. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AT.
Strength
25 mg/g
NDC
00168014616
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
OINTMENT
Route
TOPICAL
Effective Date
2/19/2025
Active Ingredients
HYDROCORTISONEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA081203FDA Approved
5/28/1993
TE Code
AT
On Market Since
5/28/1993
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% OINTMENT has been published 96 times since Apr 17, 2024, and over the history we have for it it has declined 21.5%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.0985 per GM |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.1258 (Jun 12, 2024) |
| All-time low | $0.0862 (Nov 20, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $0.0985 |
| 52-week low | $0.0985 |
| Median price | $0.0985 |
| Average price | $0.1050 |
| Largest weekly change | -22.7% (Oct 23, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 96 |
| Tracking since | Apr 17, 2024 |
1W
N/A
1M
N/A
3M
N/A
6M
N/A
1Y
0.0%
3Y
N/A
5Y
N/A
All
-21.5%
Last surveyed Feb 11, 2026 — this NDC no longer appears in the current weekly NADAC file.
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 33% at current NADAC. These are candidates to verify clinically, not guaranteed substitutes — see our generic drug prices guide.
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Manufacturer
E. Fougera & Co. a division of Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. manufacturer profile
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NADAC price of HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% OINTMENT?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% OINTMENT, manufactured by E. Fougera & Co. a division of Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc., is $0.0985 per GM (NDC 00168014616), effective Feb 11, 2026.
How has the price of HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% OINTMENT changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% OINTMENT has declined 21.5%. It has been tracked across 96 weekly CMS publications since Apr 17, 2024.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% OINTMENT?
Since Apr 17, 2024, the NADAC for HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% OINTMENT has ranged from a low of $0.0862 (Nov 20, 2024) to a high of $0.1258 (Jun 12, 2024), with a median of $0.0985 per GM.
Are there cheaper alternatives to HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% OINTMENT?
Yes. 1 manufacturer publishes a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% OINTMENT, is $0.0656 per GM — about 33% below HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% OINTMENT.
Who manufactures HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% OINTMENT?
HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% OINTMENT (NDC 00168014616) is labeled by E. Fougera & Co. a division of Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.