Product Information
BETAMETHASONE DP 0.05% CRM is a generic product labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc., priced at $0.3711 per GM under NDC 00472038045. Its NADAC has been published 671 times since Nov 28, 2013.
FDA first approved this application on Feb 3, 1987. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
Strength
.5 mg/g
Manufacturer
Actavis Pharma, Inc.NDC
00472038045
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
CREAM
Route
TOPICAL
Effective Date
9/23/2026
Active Ingredients
BETAMETHASONE DIPROPIONATEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA070885FDA Approved
2/3/1987
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
9/3/2002
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for BETAMETHASONE DP 0.05% CRM has been published 671 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has declined 72.7%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.3711 per GM |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $1.4495 (Oct 14, 2015) |
| All-time low | $0.3711 (Sep 23, 2026) |
| 52-week high | $0.4338 |
| 52-week low | $0.3711 |
| Median price | $0.8476 |
| Average price | $0.8720 |
| Largest weekly change | +23.3% (Aug 21, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 671 |
| Tracking since | Nov 28, 2013 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 4 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). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 66% at current NADAC. 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 BETAMETHASONE DP 0.05% CRM?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for BETAMETHASONE DP 0.05% CRM, manufactured by Actavis Pharma, Inc., is $0.3711 per GM (NDC 00472038045), effective Sep 30, 2026.
How has the price of BETAMETHASONE DP 0.05% CRM changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for BETAMETHASONE DP 0.05% CRM has declined 72.7%. It has been tracked across 671 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for BETAMETHASONE DP 0.05% CRM?
Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for BETAMETHASONE DP 0.05% CRM has ranged from a low of $0.3711 (Sep 23, 2026) to a high of $1.4495 (Oct 14, 2015), with a median of $0.8476 per GM.
Are there cheaper alternatives to BETAMETHASONE DP 0.05% CRM?
Yes. 4 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, BETAMETHASONE DP AUG 0.05% CRM, is $0.1243 per GM — about 66% below BETAMETHASONE DP 0.05% CRM.
Who manufactures BETAMETHASONE DP 0.05% CRM?
BETAMETHASONE DP 0.05% CRM (NDC 00472038045) is labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.