Product Information
DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT is a generic product labeled by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc., priced at $0.3527 per GM under NDC 68180094601. Its NADAC has been published 473 times since May 31, 2017.
FDA first approved this application on Dec 1, 2016. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
Strength
2.5 mg/g
Manufacturer
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.NDC
68180094601
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
OINTMENT
Route
TOPICAL
Effective Date
8/19/2026
Active Ingredients
DESOXIMETASONEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA208104FDA Approved
12/1/2016
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
5/10/2017
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT has been published 473 times since May 31, 2017, and over the history we have for it it has declined 90.9%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.3527 per GM |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $3.8691 (Jul 12, 2017) |
| All-time low | $0.3262 (Jun 17, 2026) |
| 52-week high | $0.5251 |
| 52-week low | $0.3262 |
| Median price | $0.6883 |
| Average price | $0.9209 |
| Largest weekly change | +81.5% (Feb 17, 2021) |
| Weeks tracked | 473 |
| Tracking since | May 31, 2017 |
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 46% 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 DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT, manufactured by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc., is $0.3527 per GM (NDC 68180094601), effective Aug 19, 2026.
How has the price of DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT has declined 90.9%. It has been tracked across 473 weekly CMS publications since May 31, 2017.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT?
Since May 31, 2017, the NADAC for DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT has ranged from a low of $0.3262 (Jun 17, 2026) to a high of $3.8691 (Jul 12, 2017), with a median of $0.6883 per GM.
Are there cheaper alternatives to DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT?
Yes. 1 manufacturer publishes a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT, is $0.1896 per GM — about 46% below DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT.
Who manufactures DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT?
DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT (NDC 68180094601) is labeled by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.