Historical record - last NADAC effective date: 11/22/2023
Product Information
DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT is a generic product labeled by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA, priced at $0.6797 per GM under NDC 68462053117. Its NADAC has been published 494 times since Jul 9, 2014.
FDA first approved this application on Sep 20, 2013.
Strength
2.5 mg/g
Manufacturer
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USANDC
68462053117
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
OINTMENT
Route
TOPICAL
Effective Date
11/22/2023
Active Ingredients
DESOXIMETASONEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA202838FDA Approved
9/20/2013
On Market Since
9/20/2013
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT has been published 494 times since Jul 9, 2014, and over the history we have for it it has declined 87.3%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.6797 per GM |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $5.3642 (Jul 16, 2014) |
| All-time low | $0.4429 (Aug 17, 2022) |
| Median price | $1.0753 |
| Average price | $2.1623 |
| Largest weekly change | +81.5% (Feb 17, 2021) |
| Weeks tracked | 494 |
| Tracking since | Jul 9, 2014 |
1W
N/A
1M
N/A
3M
N/A
6M
N/A
1Y
N/A
3Y
+9.8%
5Y
-9.5%
All
-87.3%
Last surveyed Feb 21, 2024 — this NDC no longer appears in the current weekly NADAC file.
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 3 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). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 71% 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 Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA, is $0.6797 per GM (NDC 68462053117), effective Feb 21, 2024.
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 87.3%. It has been tracked across 494 weekly CMS publications since Jul 9, 2014.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT?
Since Jul 9, 2014, the NADAC for DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT has ranged from a low of $0.4429 (Aug 17, 2022) to a high of $5.3642 (Jul 16, 2014), with a median of $1.0753 per GM.
Are there cheaper alternatives to DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT?
Yes. 3 manufacturers publish 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 $0.2000 per GM — about 71% below DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT.
Who manufactures DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT?
DESOXIMETASONE 0.25% OINTMENT (NDC 68462053117) is labeled by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.