Product Information
BETAMETHASONE DP AUG 0.05% OIN is a generic product labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc., priced at $0.5878 per GM under NDC 00472038215. Its NADAC has been published 671 times since Nov 28, 2013.
FDA first approved this application on Aug 31, 1995. 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
00472038215
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
OINTMENT, AUGMENTED
Route
TOPICAL
Effective Date
9/23/2026
Active Ingredients
BETAMETHASONE DIPROPIONATEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA074304FDA Approved
8/31/1995
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
9/1/1995
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for BETAMETHASONE DP AUG 0.05% OIN has been published 671 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has declined 81.0%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.5878 per GM |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $3.3140 (Jul 16, 2014) |
| All-time low | $0.5785 (Aug 19, 2026) |
| 52-week high | $0.8493 |
| 52-week low | $0.5785 |
| Median price | $1.8304 |
| Average price | $1.8447 |
| Largest weekly change | +46.0% (Apr 21, 2021) |
| Weeks tracked | 671 |
| Tracking since | Nov 28, 2013 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 2 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 41% 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 AUG 0.05% OIN?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for BETAMETHASONE DP AUG 0.05% OIN, manufactured by Actavis Pharma, Inc., is $0.5878 per GM (NDC 00472038215), effective Sep 30, 2026.
How has the price of BETAMETHASONE DP AUG 0.05% OIN changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for BETAMETHASONE DP AUG 0.05% OIN has declined 81.0%. 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 AUG 0.05% OIN?
Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for BETAMETHASONE DP AUG 0.05% OIN has ranged from a low of $0.5785 (Aug 19, 2026) to a high of $3.3140 (Jul 16, 2014), with a median of $1.8304 per GM.
Are there cheaper alternatives to BETAMETHASONE DP AUG 0.05% OIN?
Yes. 2 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, BETAMETHASONE DP 0.05% OINT, is $0.3494 per GM — about 41% below BETAMETHASONE DP AUG 0.05% OIN.
Who manufactures BETAMETHASONE DP AUG 0.05% OIN?
BETAMETHASONE DP AUG 0.05% OIN (NDC 00472038215) is labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.