Product Information
DESONIDE 0.05% LOTION is a generic product labeled by Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A. Inc., priced at $0.5052 per ML under NDC 51672407904. Its NADAC has been published 594 times since Feb 11, 2015.
The High Outlier badge above means this manufacturer's average price in the Desonide 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/mL
Manufacturer
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A. Inc.NDC
51672407904
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
LOTION
Route
TOPICAL
Last Updated
6/17/2026
Active Ingredients
DESONIDEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA202161On Market Since
10/31/2014
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for DESONIDE 0.05% LOTION has been published 594 times since Feb 11, 2015, and over the history we have for it it has declined 85.1%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.5052 per ML |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $3.3792 (Feb 11, 2015) |
| All-time low | $0.3581 (Oct 18, 2023) |
| 52-week high | $0.6303 |
| 52-week low | $0.4447 |
| Median price | $1.8810 |
| Average price | $1.7454 |
| Largest weekly change | +115.5% (Feb 17, 2021) |
| Weeks tracked | 594 |
| Tracking since | Feb 11, 2015 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 2 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 2 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). None of the shown alternatives sit below the current price. 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% LOTION?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for DESONIDE 0.05% LOTION, manufactured by Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A. Inc., is $0.5052 per ML (NDC 51672407904), effective Jun 24, 2026.
How has the price of DESONIDE 0.05% LOTION changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for DESONIDE 0.05% LOTION has declined 85.1%. It has been tracked across 594 weekly CMS publications since Feb 11, 2015.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for DESONIDE 0.05% LOTION?
Since Feb 11, 2015, the NADAC for DESONIDE 0.05% LOTION has ranged from a low of $0.3581 (Oct 18, 2023) to a high of $3.3792 (Feb 11, 2015), with a median of $1.8810 per ML.
Are there cheaper alternatives to DESONIDE 0.05% LOTION?
2 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form as DESONIDE 0.05% LOTION, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures DESONIDE 0.05% LOTION?
DESONIDE 0.05% LOTION (NDC 51672407904) is labeled by Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A. Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.
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