Product Information
DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% GEL is a generic product labeled by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc., priced at $3.7513 per GM under NDC 51672126101. Its NADAC has been published 352 times since Nov 28, 2013.
FDA first approved this application on Jul 14, 1998. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
The High Outlier badge above means this manufacturer's average price in the Desoximetasone market falls above Q3 + 1.5·IQR across all competing manufacturers. We only apply this flag in markets with four or more competitors. Full definition: glossary → outlier.
Strength
.5 mg/g
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.NDC
51672126101
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
GEL
Route
TOPICAL
Effective Date
3/18/2026
Active Ingredients
DESOXIMETASONEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA074904FDA Approved
7/14/1998
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
7/14/1998
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% GEL has been published 352 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has risen 21.4%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $3.7513 per GM |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $4.0823 (Sep 11, 2019) |
| All-time low | $3.0908 (Nov 28, 2013) |
| 52-week high | $3.7513 |
| 52-week low | $3.6936 |
| Median price | $3.7513 |
| Average price | $3.7170 |
| Largest weekly change | -17.2% (Feb 19, 2014) |
| Weeks tracked | 352 |
| Tracking since | Nov 28, 2013 |
Generic Alternatives
No other NADAC-published product shares this drug's active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. Compare the broader picture on the Desoximetasone market page.
Lowest-Cost Alternatives
No alternatives available
Related Drugs
Same classification
Frequently asked questions
What is the NADAC price of DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% GEL?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% GEL, manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc., is $3.7513 per GM (NDC 51672126101), effective Aug 19, 2026.
How has the price of DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% GEL changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% GEL has risen 21.4%. It has been tracked across 352 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% GEL?
Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% GEL has ranged from a low of $3.0908 (Nov 28, 2013) to a high of $4.0823 (Sep 11, 2019), with a median of $3.7513 per GM.
Are there cheaper alternatives to DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% GEL?
No other NADAC-published product currently shares the active ingredient and strength of DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% GEL in a comparable dosage form, so no direct lower-cost alternative is listed.
Who manufactures DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% GEL?
DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% GEL (NDC 51672126101) is labeled by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.