Product Information
DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM is a generic product labeled by Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc., priced at $0.1996 per GM under NDC 72578008602. Its NADAC has been published 308 times since Sep 30, 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
72578008602
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
CREAM
Route
TOPICAL
Effective Date
8/19/2026
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 308 times since Sep 30, 2020, and over the history we have for it it has declined 78.1%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.1996 per GM |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $1.0629 (Jan 13, 2021) |
| All-time low | $0.1887 (Jun 17, 2026) |
| 52-week high | $0.2413 |
| 52-week low | $0.1887 |
| Median price | $0.3510 |
| Average price | $0.4358 |
| Largest weekly change | +50.8% (Feb 22, 2023) |
| Weeks tracked | 308 |
| Tracking since | Sep 30, 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). None of the shown alternatives sit below the current price. 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 $0.1996 per GM (NDC 72578008602), effective Aug 19, 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 78.1%. It has been tracked across 308 weekly CMS publications since Sep 30, 2020.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM?
Since Sep 30, 2020, the NADAC for DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM has ranged from a low of $0.1887 (Jun 17, 2026) to a high of $1.0629 (Jan 13, 2021), with a median of $0.3510 per GM.
Are there cheaper alternatives to DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM?
5 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM?
DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM (NDC 72578008602) is labeled by Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.