Product Information

HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% CREAM is a generic product labeled by Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd, priced at $0.0995 per GM under NDC 45802000403. Its NADAC has been published 657 times since Nov 28, 2013.

HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% CREAM

Hydrocortisone
$0.0995per GM

Strength

25 mg/g

NDC

45802000403

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

CREAM

Route

TOPICAL

Last Updated

6/17/2026

Active Ingredients

HYDROCORTISONE

Approval Type

Generic (ANDA)

FDA Application

ANDA085025

On Market Since

3/31/2006

Pharmacological Classes

Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists
Corticosteroid

Price Statistics

The NADAC for HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% CREAM has been published 657 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has held within roughly two percent of its current level. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$0.0995 per GM
All-time high$0.1222 (Aug 13, 2025)
All-time low$0.0761 (Sep 21, 2022)
52-week high$0.1222
52-week low$0.0995
Median price$0.0950
Average price$0.0979
Largest weekly change+22.6% (Feb 22, 2023)
Weeks tracked657
Tracking sinceNov 28, 2013

Price History

1W

0.0%

1M

-2.2%

3M

-6.8%

6M

-10.5%

1Y

-16.9%

3Y

-1.5%

5Y

+4.9%

All

+1.3%

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 35% 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 HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% CREAM?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% CREAM, manufactured by Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd, is $0.0995 per GM (NDC 45802000403), effective Jun 24, 2026.

How has the price of HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% CREAM changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% CREAM has held within roughly two percent of its current level. It has been tracked across 657 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% CREAM?

Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% CREAM has ranged from a low of $0.0761 (Sep 21, 2022) to a high of $0.1222 (Aug 13, 2025), with a median of $0.0950 per GM.

Are there cheaper alternatives to HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% CREAM?

Yes. 6 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% OINTMENT, is $0.0644 per GM — about 35% below HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% CREAM.

Who manufactures HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% CREAM?

HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% CREAM (NDC 45802000403) is labeled by Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.