Product Information
DEXAMETHASONE 1.5 MG TABLET is a generic product labeled by Apotex Corp., priced at $0.1744 per EA under NDC 60505625201. Its NADAC has been published 139 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
1.5 mg/1
Manufacturer
Apotex Corp.NDC
60505625201
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
9/23/2026
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 1.5 MG TABLET has been published 139 times since Feb 7, 2024, and over the history we have for it it has declined 23.6%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.1744 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.3114 (Nov 12, 2025) |
| All-time low | $0.1744 (Sep 23, 2026) |
| 52-week high | $0.3114 |
| 52-week low | $0.1744 |
| Median price | $0.2346 |
| Average price | $0.2385 |
| Largest weekly change | -11.7% (Dec 17, 2025) |
| Weeks tracked | 139 |
| 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 1.5 MG TABLET?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for DEXAMETHASONE 1.5 MG TABLET, manufactured by Apotex Corp., is $0.1744 per EA (NDC 60505625201), effective Sep 30, 2026.
How has the price of DEXAMETHASONE 1.5 MG TABLET changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for DEXAMETHASONE 1.5 MG TABLET has declined 23.6%. It has been tracked across 139 weekly CMS publications since Feb 7, 2024.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for DEXAMETHASONE 1.5 MG TABLET?
Since Feb 7, 2024, the NADAC for DEXAMETHASONE 1.5 MG TABLET has ranged from a low of $0.1744 (Sep 23, 2026) to a high of $0.3114 (Nov 12, 2025), with a median of $0.2346 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to DEXAMETHASONE 1.5 MG TABLET?
4 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as DEXAMETHASONE 1.5 MG TABLET in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures DEXAMETHASONE 1.5 MG TABLET?
DEXAMETHASONE 1.5 MG TABLET (NDC 60505625201) is labeled by Apotex Corp., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.