Product Information
DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG TABLET is a generic product labeled by Apotex Corp., priced at $0.0737 per EA under NDC 60505624901. Its NADAC has been published 133 times since Feb 7, 2024.
FDA first approved this application on Aug 23, 2023. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
Strength
.5 mg/1
Manufacturer
Apotex Corp.NDC
60505624901
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
8/19/2026
Active Ingredients
DEXAMETHASONEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA217695FDA Approved
8/23/2023
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
12/5/2023
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG TABLET has been published 133 times since Feb 7, 2024, and over the history we have for it it has declined 28.6%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.0737 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.1071 (Apr 10, 2024) |
| All-time low | $0.0654 (Jul 17, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $0.0959 |
| 52-week low | $0.0680 |
| Median price | $0.0867 |
| Average price | $0.0860 |
| Largest weekly change | -30.6% (May 22, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 133 |
| Tracking since | Feb 7, 2024 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 4 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). 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NADAC price of DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG TABLET?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG TABLET, manufactured by Apotex Corp., is $0.0737 per EA (NDC 60505624901), effective Aug 19, 2026.
How has the price of DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG TABLET changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG TABLET has declined 28.6%. It has been tracked across 133 weekly CMS publications since Feb 7, 2024.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG TABLET?
Since Feb 7, 2024, the NADAC for DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG TABLET has ranged from a low of $0.0654 (Jul 17, 2024) to a high of $0.1071 (Apr 10, 2024), with a median of $0.0867 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG TABLET?
4 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG TABLET in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG TABLET?
DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG TABLET (NDC 60505624901) is labeled by Apotex Corp., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.