Product Information
DESONIDE 0.05% LOTION is a generic product labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc., priced at $0.5404 per ML under NDC 00472080302. Its NADAC has been published 671 times since Nov 28, 2013.
FDA first approved this application on Jan 24, 1992.
Strength
.5 mg/mL
Manufacturer
Actavis Pharma, Inc.NDC
00472080302
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
LOTION
Route
TOPICAL
Effective Date
9/23/2026
Active Ingredients
DESONIDEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA072354FDA Approved
1/24/1992
On Market Since
5/28/2009
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for DESONIDE 0.05% LOTION has been published 671 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has declined 84.8%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.5404 per ML |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $3.8060 (May 14, 2014) |
| All-time low | $0.3581 (Oct 18, 2023) |
| 52-week high | $0.6303 |
| 52-week low | $0.4447 |
| Median price | $1.9931 |
| Average price | $1.8791 |
| Largest weekly change | +115.5% (Feb 17, 2021) |
| Weeks tracked | 671 |
| Tracking since | Nov 28, 2013 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 1 manufacturer 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 3% 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 DESONIDE 0.05% LOTION?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for DESONIDE 0.05% LOTION, manufactured by Actavis Pharma, Inc., is $0.5404 per ML (NDC 00472080302), effective Sep 30, 2026.
How has the price of DESONIDE 0.05% LOTION changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for DESONIDE 0.05% LOTION has declined 84.8%. It has been tracked across 671 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for DESONIDE 0.05% LOTION?
Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for DESONIDE 0.05% LOTION has ranged from a low of $0.3581 (Oct 18, 2023) to a high of $3.8060 (May 14, 2014), with a median of $1.9931 per ML.
Are there cheaper alternatives to DESONIDE 0.05% LOTION?
Yes. 1 manufacturer publishes a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, DESONIDE 0.05% LOTION, is $0.5247 per ML — about 3% below DESONIDE 0.05% LOTION.
Who manufactures DESONIDE 0.05% LOTION?
DESONIDE 0.05% LOTION (NDC 00472080302) is labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.