Product Information
HYDROCORTISONE 0.5% CREAM is a generic product labeled by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc., priced at $0.1126 per GM under NDC 51672201002. Its NADAC has been published 671 times since Nov 28, 2013.
Strength
.5 g/100g
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.NDC
51672201002
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 671 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has risen 28.0%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.1126 per GM |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.1163 (May 14, 2025) |
| All-time low | $0.0824 (Jul 20, 2016) |
| 52-week high | $0.1134 |
| 52-week low | $0.0981 |
| Median price | $0.1056 |
| Average price | $0.1015 |
| Largest weekly change | +26.7% (Sep 19, 2018) |
| Weeks tracked | 671 |
| Tracking since | Nov 28, 2013 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 1 manufacturer 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 55% 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 HYDROCORTISONE 0.5% CREAM?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for HYDROCORTISONE 0.5% CREAM, manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc., is $0.1126 per GM (NDC 51672201002), 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 risen 28.0%. It has been tracked across 671 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for HYDROCORTISONE 0.5% CREAM?
Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for HYDROCORTISONE 0.5% CREAM has ranged from a low of $0.0824 (Jul 20, 2016) to a high of $0.1163 (May 14, 2025), with a median of $0.1056 per GM.
Are there cheaper alternatives to HYDROCORTISONE 0.5% CREAM?
Yes. 1 manufacturer publishes a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, HYDROCORTISONE 0.5% CREAM, is $0.0505 per GM — about 55% below HYDROCORTISONE 0.5% CREAM.
Who manufactures HYDROCORTISONE 0.5% CREAM?
HYDROCORTISONE 0.5% CREAM (NDC 51672201002) is labeled by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.