Product Information
DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM is a generic product labeled by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc., priced at $0.2562 per GM under NDC 51672128001. Its NADAC has been published 657 times since Nov 28, 2013.
Strength
.5 mg/g
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.NDC
51672128001
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 657 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has declined 93.9%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.2562 per GM |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $4.1990 (Dec 11, 2013) |
| All-time low | $0.2562 (Jun 17, 2026) |
| 52-week high | $0.4448 |
| 52-week low | $0.2562 |
| Median price | $1.2224 |
| Average price | $1.7004 |
| Largest weekly change | +57.9% (Aug 21, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 657 |
| Tracking since | Nov 28, 2013 |
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 Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc., is $0.2562 per GM (NDC 51672128001), 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 93.9%. 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 $0.2562 (Jun 17, 2026) to a high of $4.1990 (Dec 11, 2013), with a median of $1.2224 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 51672128001) is labeled by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.
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