Product Information
DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM is a generic product labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc., priced at $0.1887 per GM under NDC 00472080460. Its NADAC has been published 657 times since Nov 28, 2013.
Strength
.5 mg/g
Manufacturer
Actavis Pharma, Inc.NDC
00472080460
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
CREAM
Route
TOPICAL
Last Updated
6/17/2026
Active Ingredients
DESONIDEApproval Type
Authorized Generic (NDA)
FDA Application
NDA019048On Market Since
8/1/2013
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM has been published 657 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has declined 95.4%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.1887 per GM |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $4.1692 (Jan 15, 2014) |
| All-time low | $0.1887 (Jun 17, 2026) |
| 52-week high | $0.2483 |
| 52-week low | $0.1887 |
| Median price | $1.0603 |
| Average price | $1.5012 |
| Largest weekly change | +50.8% (Feb 22, 2023) |
| Weeks tracked | 657 |
| Tracking since | Nov 28, 2013 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 1 NADAC-published product sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 1 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NADAC price of DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM, manufactured by Actavis Pharma, Inc., is $0.1887 per GM (NDC 00472080460), effective Jun 24, 2026.
How has the price of DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM has declined 95.4%. It has been tracked across 657 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM?
Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM has ranged from a low of $0.1887 (Jun 17, 2026) to a high of $4.1692 (Jan 15, 2014), with a median of $1.0603 per GM.
Are there cheaper alternatives to DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM?
1 NADAC-published product shares the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form as DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM?
DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM (NDC 00472080460) is labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.
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