Product Information
DESONIDE 0.05% LOTION is a generic product labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc., priced at $0.5346 per ML under NDC 00472080304. Its NADAC has been published 665 times since Nov 28, 2013.
FDA first approved this application on Jan 24, 1992.
Strength
.5 mg/mL
Manufacturer
Actavis Pharma, Inc.NDC
00472080304
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
LOTION
Route
TOPICAL
Effective Date
8/19/2026
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 665 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has declined 79.4%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.5346 per ML |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $2.6627 (Mar 12, 2014) |
| All-time low | $0.2407 (Jun 19, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $0.6549 |
| 52-week low | $0.4421 |
| Median price | $1.4106 |
| Average price | $1.4051 |
| Largest weekly change | +69.8% (Feb 23, 2022) |
| Weeks tracked | 665 |
| 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). 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 DESONIDE 0.05% LOTION?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for DESONIDE 0.05% LOTION, manufactured by Actavis Pharma, Inc., is $0.5346 per ML (NDC 00472080304), effective Aug 19, 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 79.4%. It has been tracked across 665 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 $0.2407 (Jun 19, 2024) to a high of $2.6627 (Mar 12, 2014), with a median of $1.4106 per ML.
Are there cheaper alternatives to DESONIDE 0.05% LOTION?
1 manufacturer publishes a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as DESONIDE 0.05% LOTION in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures DESONIDE 0.05% LOTION?
DESONIDE 0.05% LOTION (NDC 00472080304) is labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.