Product Information
DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% CREAM is a generic product labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc., priced at $0.3135 per GM under NDC 00472047860. Its NADAC has been published 534 times since May 11, 2016.
FDA first approved this application on Sep 4, 2015.
Strength
2.5 mg/g
Manufacturer
Actavis Pharma, Inc.NDC
00472047860
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
CREAM
Route
TOPICAL
Effective Date
7/22/2026
Active Ingredients
DESOXIMETASONEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA205082FDA Approved
9/4/2015
On Market Since
3/31/2016
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% CREAM has been published 534 times since May 11, 2016, and over the history we have for it it has declined 65.8%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.3135 per GM |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.9159 (May 11, 2016) |
| All-time low | $0.2320 (Nov 20, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $0.3248 |
| 52-week low | $0.3057 |
| Median price | $0.4810 |
| Average price | $0.5258 |
| Largest weekly change | +53.3% (May 17, 2023) |
| Weeks tracked | 534 |
| Tracking since | May 11, 2016 |
1W
N/A
1M
N/A
3M
-2.4%
6M
+0.5%
1Y
-3.1%
3Y
-24.1%
5Y
-40.5%
All
-65.8%
Last surveyed Jul 29, 2026 — this NDC no longer appears in the current weekly NADAC file.
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). None of the shown alternatives sit below the current price. 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 DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% CREAM?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% CREAM, manufactured by Actavis Pharma, Inc., is $0.3135 per GM (NDC 00472047860), effective Jul 29, 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 65.8%. It has been tracked across 534 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 $0.2320 (Nov 20, 2024) to a high of $0.9159 (May 11, 2016), with a median of $0.4810 per GM.
Are there cheaper alternatives to DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% CREAM?
2 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% CREAM in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% CREAM?
DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% CREAM (NDC 00472047860) is labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.