Product Information
DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT is a generic product labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc., priced at $0.2727 per GM under NDC 00472047960. Its NADAC has been published 498 times since Dec 14, 2016.
Strength
2.5 mg/g
Manufacturer
Actavis Pharma, Inc.NDC
00472047960
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
OINTMENT
Route
TOPICAL
Last Updated
6/17/2026
Active Ingredients
DESOXIMETASONEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA204965On Market Since
11/21/2016
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT has been published 498 times since Dec 14, 2016, and over the history we have for it it has declined 91.2%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.2727 per GM |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $3.3163 (Jan 11, 2017) |
| All-time low | $0.2095 (Oct 18, 2023) |
| 52-week high | $0.3397 |
| 52-week low | $0.2180 |
| Median price | $0.4026 |
| Average price | $0.7192 |
| Largest weekly change | +86.4% (Apr 18, 2018) |
| Weeks tracked | 498 |
| Tracking since | Dec 14, 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 10% 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% OINTMENT?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT, manufactured by Actavis Pharma, Inc., is $0.2727 per GM (NDC 00472047960), effective Jun 24, 2026.
How has the price of DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT has declined 91.2%. It has been tracked across 498 weekly CMS publications since Dec 14, 2016.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT?
Since Dec 14, 2016, the NADAC for DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT has ranged from a low of $0.2095 (Oct 18, 2023) to a high of $3.3163 (Jan 11, 2017), with a median of $0.4026 per GM.
Are there cheaper alternatives to DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT?
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 10% below DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT.
Who manufactures DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT?
DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT (NDC 00472047960) is labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.
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