Product Information
DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% OINTMENT is a generic product labeled by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc., priced at $1.0283 per GM under NDC 51672135203. Its NADAC has been published 558 times since Nov 28, 2013.
FDA first approved this application on Jan 17, 1985. 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
51672135203
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
OINTMENT
Route
TOPICAL
Effective Date
9/23/2026
Active Ingredients
DESOXIMETASONEApproval Type
New Drug (NDA)
FDA Application
NDA018594FDA Approved
1/17/1985
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
1/17/1985
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% OINTMENT has been published 558 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has declined 73.4%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $1.0283 per GM |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $5.4075 (Dec 16, 2015) |
| All-time low | $0.7168 (Jun 17, 2026) |
| 52-week high | $1.8739 |
| 52-week low | $0.7168 |
| Median price | $3.3395 |
| Average price | $3.2426 |
| Largest weekly change | +36.4% (Nov 18, 2015) |
| Weeks tracked | 558 |
| Tracking since | Nov 28, 2013 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 3 manufacturers offering a NADAC-published product with this drug's active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form (cheapest from each manufacturer, up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 18% at current NADAC. These are candidates to verify clinically, not guaranteed substitutes — see our generic drug prices guide.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NADAC price of DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% OINTMENT?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% OINTMENT, manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc., is $1.0283 per GM (NDC 51672135203), effective Sep 30, 2026.
How has the price of DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% OINTMENT changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% OINTMENT has declined 73.4%. It has been tracked across 558 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% OINTMENT?
Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% OINTMENT has ranged from a low of $0.7168 (Jun 17, 2026) to a high of $5.4075 (Dec 16, 2015), with a median of $3.3395 per GM.
Are there cheaper alternatives to DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% OINTMENT?
Yes. 3 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% OINTMENT, is $0.8428 per GM — about 18% below DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% OINTMENT.
Who manufactures DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% OINTMENT?
DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% OINTMENT (NDC 51672135203) is labeled by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.