Product Information
DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% CREAM is a generic product labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc., priced at $0.4006 per GM under NDC 00472047815. Its NADAC has been published 529 times since May 11, 2016.
Strength
2.5 mg/g
Manufacturer
Actavis Pharma, Inc.NDC
00472047815
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
CREAM
Route
TOPICAL
Last Updated
6/17/2026
Active Ingredients
DESOXIMETASONEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA205082On Market Since
3/31/2016
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% CREAM has been published 529 times since May 11, 2016, and over the history we have for it it has declined 76.7%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.4006 per GM |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $1.9357 (Aug 10, 2016) |
| All-time low | $0.3770 (Aug 20, 2025) |
| 52-week high | $0.4846 |
| 52-week low | $0.3770 |
| Median price | $1.0450 |
| Average price | $0.9851 |
| Largest weekly change | +108.7% (Mar 18, 2020) |
| Weeks tracked | 529 |
| Tracking since | May 11, 2016 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 5 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 5 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 38% 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 DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% CREAM?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% CREAM, manufactured by Actavis Pharma, Inc., is $0.4006 per GM (NDC 00472047815), effective Jun 24, 2026.
How has the price of DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% CREAM changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% CREAM has declined 76.7%. It has been tracked across 529 weekly CMS publications since May 11, 2016.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% CREAM?
Since May 11, 2016, the NADAC for DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% CREAM has ranged from a low of $0.3770 (Aug 20, 2025) to a high of $1.9357 (Aug 10, 2016), with a median of $1.0450 per GM.
Are there cheaper alternatives to DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% CREAM?
Yes. 5 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT, is $0.2464 per GM — about 38% below DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% CREAM.
Who manufactures DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% CREAM?
DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% CREAM (NDC 00472047815) is labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.
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