Product Information
DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM is a generic product labeled by NorthStar Rx LLC, priced at $0.2562 per GM under NDC 16714072901. Its NADAC has been published 446 times since Dec 13, 2017.
Strength
.5 mg/g
Manufacturer
NorthStar Rx LLCNDC
16714072901
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
CREAM
Route
TOPICAL
Last Updated
6/17/2026
Active Ingredients
DESONIDEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA073548On Market Since
6/30/1992
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM has been published 446 times since Dec 13, 2017, and over the history we have for it it has declined 88.0%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.2562 per GM |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $2.2243 (May 16, 2018) |
| All-time low | $0.2562 (Jun 17, 2026) |
| 52-week high | $0.4448 |
| 52-week low | $0.2562 |
| Median price | $0.7544 |
| Average price | $0.9205 |
| Largest weekly change | +57.9% (Aug 21, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 446 |
| Tracking since | Dec 13, 2017 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 6 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 6 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 26% 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 DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM, manufactured by NorthStar Rx LLC, is $0.2562 per GM (NDC 16714072901), 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 88.0%. It has been tracked across 446 weekly CMS publications since Dec 13, 2017.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM?
Since Dec 13, 2017, the NADAC for DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM has ranged from a low of $0.2562 (Jun 17, 2026) to a high of $2.2243 (May 16, 2018), with a median of $0.7544 per GM.
Are there cheaper alternatives to DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM?
Yes. 6 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM, is $0.1887 per GM — about 26% below DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM.
Who manufactures DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM?
DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM (NDC 16714072901) is labeled by NorthStar Rx LLC, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.
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