Product Information
DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM is a generic product labeled by Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc., priced at $0.3056 per GM under NDC 72578008601. Its NADAC has been published 304 times since Dec 9, 2020.
FDA first approved this application on Nov 20, 2019. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
Strength
.5 mg/g
Manufacturer
Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc.NDC
72578008601
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
CREAM
Route
TOPICAL
Effective Date
9/23/2026
Active Ingredients
DESONIDEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA210198FDA Approved
11/20/2019
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
6/17/2020
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM has been published 304 times since Dec 9, 2020, and over the history we have for it it has declined 72.4%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.3056 per GM |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $1.3073 (Jan 13, 2021) |
| All-time low | $0.2562 (Jun 17, 2026) |
| 52-week high | $0.4064 |
| 52-week low | $0.2562 |
| Median price | $0.4991 |
| Average price | $0.5640 |
| Largest weekly change | +57.9% (Aug 21, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 304 |
| Tracking since | Dec 9, 2020 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 5 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 35% 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 DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM, manufactured by Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc., is $0.3056 per GM (NDC 72578008601), effective Sep 30, 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 72.4%. It has been tracked across 304 weekly CMS publications since Dec 9, 2020.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM?
Since Dec 9, 2020, the NADAC for DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM has ranged from a low of $0.2562 (Jun 17, 2026) to a high of $1.3073 (Jan 13, 2021), with a median of $0.4991 per GM.
Are there cheaper alternatives to DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM?
Yes. 5 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM, is $0.1974 per GM — about 35% below DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM.
Who manufactures DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM?
DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM (NDC 72578008601) is labeled by Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.