Product Information
HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% CREAM is a generic product labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc., priced at $0.0922 per GM under NDC 00472033730. Its NADAC has been published 657 times since Nov 28, 2013.
Strength
25 mg/g
Manufacturer
Actavis Pharma, Inc.NDC
00472033730
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
CREAM
Route
TOPICAL
Last Updated
6/17/2026
Active Ingredients
HYDROCORTISONEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA089682On Market Since
9/30/2002
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% CREAM has been published 657 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has declined 3.2%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.0922 per GM |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.2071 (Feb 12, 2014) |
| All-time low | $0.0624 (Nov 20, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $0.0922 |
| 52-week low | $0.0812 |
| Median price | $0.0883 |
| Average price | $0.0889 |
| Largest weekly change | +109.9% (Jan 22, 2014) |
| Weeks tracked | 657 |
| Tracking since | Nov 28, 2013 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 6 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 6 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 30% at current NADAC. These are candidates to verify clinically, not guaranteed substitutes — see our generic drug prices guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NADAC price of HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% CREAM?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% CREAM, manufactured by Actavis Pharma, Inc., is $0.0922 per GM (NDC 00472033730), effective Jun 24, 2026.
How has the price of HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% CREAM changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% CREAM has declined 3.2%. It has been tracked across 657 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% CREAM?
Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% CREAM has ranged from a low of $0.0624 (Nov 20, 2024) to a high of $0.2071 (Feb 12, 2014), with a median of $0.0883 per GM.
Are there cheaper alternatives to HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% CREAM?
Yes. 6 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% OINTMENT, is $0.0644 per GM — about 30% below HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% CREAM.
Who manufactures HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% CREAM?
HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% CREAM (NDC 00472033730) is labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.
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