Product Information
HYDROCORTISONE 1% CREAM is a generic product labeled by Cardinal Health, priced at $0.0613 per GM under NDC 70000048501. Its NADAC has been published 348 times since Feb 5, 2020.
Strength
1 g/100g
Manufacturer
Cardinal HealthNDC
70000048501
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
CREAM
Route
TOPICAL
Effective Date
9/23/2026
Active Ingredients
HYDROCORTISONEApproval Type
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
FDA Application
M017On Market Since
1/18/2019
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for HYDROCORTISONE 1% CREAM has been published 348 times since Feb 5, 2020, and over the history we have for it it has risen 7.2%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.0613 per GM |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.0665 (Dec 11, 2024) |
| All-time low | $0.0546 (Dec 23, 2020) |
| 52-week high | $0.0627 |
| 52-week low | $0.0591 |
| Median price | $0.0602 |
| Average price | $0.0601 |
| Largest weekly change | +9.1% (Jul 21, 2021) |
| Weeks tracked | 348 |
| Tracking since | Feb 5, 2020 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NADAC price of HYDROCORTISONE 1% CREAM?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for HYDROCORTISONE 1% CREAM, manufactured by Cardinal Health, is $0.0613 per GM (NDC 70000048501), effective Sep 30, 2026.
How has the price of HYDROCORTISONE 1% CREAM changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for HYDROCORTISONE 1% CREAM has risen 7.2%. It has been tracked across 348 weekly CMS publications since Feb 5, 2020.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for HYDROCORTISONE 1% CREAM?
Since Feb 5, 2020, the NADAC for HYDROCORTISONE 1% CREAM has ranged from a low of $0.0546 (Dec 23, 2020) to a high of $0.0665 (Dec 11, 2024), with a median of $0.0602 per GM.
Are there cheaper alternatives to HYDROCORTISONE 1% CREAM?
No other NADAC-published product currently shares the active ingredient and strength of HYDROCORTISONE 1% CREAM in a comparable dosage form, so no direct lower-cost alternative is listed.
Who manufactures HYDROCORTISONE 1% CREAM?
HYDROCORTISONE 1% CREAM (NDC 70000048501) is labeled by Cardinal Health, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.