Product Information
HYDROCORTISONE 0.5% CREAM is a generic product labeled by AmerisourceBergen, priced at $0.0505 per GM under NDC 24385019003. Its NADAC has been published 602 times since Feb 18, 2015.
Strength
.5 g/100g
Manufacturer
AmerisourceBergenNDC
24385019003
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
CREAM
Route
TOPICAL
Effective Date
9/23/2026
Active Ingredients
HYDROCORTISONEApproval Type
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
FDA Application
M017On Market Since
9/13/2001
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for HYDROCORTISONE 0.5% CREAM has been published 602 times since Feb 18, 2015, and over the history we have for it it has declined 7.6%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.0505 per GM |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.0563 (Sep 11, 2019) |
| All-time low | $0.0503 (Oct 23, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $0.0538 |
| 52-week low | $0.0505 |
| Median price | $0.0540 |
| Average price | $0.0541 |
| Largest weekly change | +8.5% (Feb 20, 2019) |
| Weeks tracked | 602 |
| Tracking since | Feb 18, 2015 |
Generic Alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NADAC price of HYDROCORTISONE 0.5% CREAM?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for HYDROCORTISONE 0.5% CREAM, manufactured by AmerisourceBergen, is $0.0505 per GM (NDC 24385019003), effective Sep 30, 2026.
How has the price of HYDROCORTISONE 0.5% CREAM changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for HYDROCORTISONE 0.5% CREAM has declined 7.6%. It has been tracked across 602 weekly CMS publications since Feb 18, 2015.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for HYDROCORTISONE 0.5% CREAM?
Since Feb 18, 2015, the NADAC for HYDROCORTISONE 0.5% CREAM has ranged from a low of $0.0503 (Oct 23, 2024) to a high of $0.0563 (Sep 11, 2019), with a median of $0.0540 per GM.
Are there cheaper alternatives to HYDROCORTISONE 0.5% CREAM?
1 manufacturer publishes a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as HYDROCORTISONE 0.5% CREAM in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures HYDROCORTISONE 0.5% CREAM?
HYDROCORTISONE 0.5% CREAM (NDC 24385019003) is labeled by AmerisourceBergen, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.