Product Information
DESONIDE 0.05% OINTMENT is a generic product labeled by NorthStar Rx LLC, priced at $0.2630 per GM under NDC 72603016402. Its NADAC has been published 112 times since May 8, 2024.
Strength
.5 mg/g
Manufacturer
NorthStar Rx LLCNDC
72603016402
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
OINTMENT
Route
TOPICAL
Last Updated
6/17/2026
Active Ingredients
DESONIDEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA074254On Market Since
9/7/2023
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for DESONIDE 0.05% OINTMENT has been published 112 times since May 8, 2024, and over the history we have for it it has declined 14.0%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.2630 per GM |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.4728 (Oct 16, 2024) |
| All-time low | $0.2349 (Mar 18, 2026) |
| 52-week high | $0.3605 |
| 52-week low | $0.2349 |
| Median price | $0.3085 |
| Average price | $0.3196 |
| Largest weekly change | +71.5% (Aug 21, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 112 |
| Tracking since | May 8, 2024 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 6 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 6 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 28% 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 DESONIDE 0.05% OINTMENT?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for DESONIDE 0.05% OINTMENT, manufactured by NorthStar Rx LLC, is $0.2630 per GM (NDC 72603016402), effective Jun 24, 2026.
How has the price of DESONIDE 0.05% OINTMENT changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for DESONIDE 0.05% OINTMENT has declined 14.0%. It has been tracked across 112 weekly CMS publications since May 8, 2024.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for DESONIDE 0.05% OINTMENT?
Since May 8, 2024, the NADAC for DESONIDE 0.05% OINTMENT has ranged from a low of $0.2349 (Mar 18, 2026) to a high of $0.4728 (Oct 16, 2024), with a median of $0.3085 per GM.
Are there cheaper alternatives to DESONIDE 0.05% OINTMENT?
Yes. 6 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM, is $0.1887 per GM — about 28% below DESONIDE 0.05% OINTMENT.
Who manufactures DESONIDE 0.05% OINTMENT?
DESONIDE 0.05% OINTMENT (NDC 72603016402) is labeled by NorthStar Rx LLC, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.
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