Product Information
DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM is a generic product labeled by Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc., priced at $0.1996 per GM under NDC 62332063260. Its NADAC has been published 176 times since Apr 12, 2023.
FDA first approved this application on Dec 8, 2022. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
Strength
.5 mg/g
Manufacturer
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc.NDC
62332063260
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
CREAM
Route
TOPICAL
Effective Date
8/19/2026
Active Ingredients
DESONIDEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA214396FDA Approved
12/8/2022
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
12/8/2022
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM has been published 176 times since Apr 12, 2023, and over the history we have for it it has declined 59.3%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.1996 per GM |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.4907 (Apr 12, 2023) |
| All-time low | $0.1887 (Jun 17, 2026) |
| 52-week high | $0.2413 |
| 52-week low | $0.1887 |
| Median price | $0.2399 |
| Average price | $0.2669 |
| Largest weekly change | +43.1% (Aug 21, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 176 |
| Tracking since | Apr 12, 2023 |
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 DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM, manufactured by Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc., is $0.1996 per GM (NDC 62332063260), effective Aug 19, 2026.
How has the price of DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM has declined 59.3%. It has been tracked across 176 weekly CMS publications since Apr 12, 2023.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM?
Since Apr 12, 2023, the NADAC for DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM has ranged from a low of $0.1887 (Jun 17, 2026) to a high of $0.4907 (Apr 12, 2023), with a median of $0.2399 per GM.
Are there cheaper alternatives to DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM?
4 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM?
DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM (NDC 62332063260) is labeled by Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.