Product Information
DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% CREAM is a generic product labeled by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc., priced at $1.4586 per GM under NDC 68180094902. Its NADAC has been published 463 times since Aug 16, 2017.
Strength
.5 mg/g
Manufacturer
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.NDC
68180094902
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
CREAM
Route
TOPICAL
Last Updated
6/17/2026
Active Ingredients
DESOXIMETASONEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA208163On Market Since
6/20/2017
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% CREAM has been published 463 times since Aug 16, 2017, and over the history we have for it it has declined 69.6%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $1.4586 per GM |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $4.7942 (Aug 16, 2017) |
| All-time low | $1.2632 (Jul 17, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $1.5244 |
| 52-week low | $1.2951 |
| Median price | $2.8478 |
| Average price | $2.7084 |
| Largest weekly change | +39.9% (Dec 23, 2020) |
| Weeks tracked | 463 |
| Tracking since | Aug 16, 2017 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 3 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 3 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 51% at current NADAC. These are candidates to verify clinically, not guaranteed substitutes — see our generic drug prices guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NADAC price of DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% CREAM?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% CREAM, manufactured by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc., is $1.4586 per GM (NDC 68180094902), effective Jun 24, 2026.
How has the price of DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% CREAM changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% CREAM has declined 69.6%. It has been tracked across 463 weekly CMS publications since Aug 16, 2017.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% CREAM?
Since Aug 16, 2017, the NADAC for DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% CREAM has ranged from a low of $1.2632 (Jul 17, 2024) to a high of $4.7942 (Aug 16, 2017), with a median of $2.8478 per GM.
Are there cheaper alternatives to DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% CREAM?
Yes. 3 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% OINTMENT, is $0.7168 per GM — about 51% below DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% CREAM.
Who manufactures DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% CREAM?
DESOXIMETASONE 0.05% CREAM (NDC 68180094902) is labeled by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.
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