Clobetasol Propionate Cream USP, 0.05% .5 mg/g Cream, 60 g — NDC 21922-0016-07 package photo
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Clobetasol Propionate Cream USP, 0.05% .5 mg/g Cream, 60 g — NDC 21922-016-07 (Billing 21922-0016-07)

by Encube Ethicals, Inc. · 60 g in 1 TUBE

This is a package of 60 g of Clobetasol Propionate Cream USP, 0.05% .5 mg/g Cream from Encube Ethicals, Inc., marketed since Oct 2020 and currently FDA-listed; retail pharmacies pay about $0.1404 per g (NADAC). It is the main listing for this product, which comes in 4 package sizes.

NDC 21922-0016-07
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 21922-016-07 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains60 g Cost per g$0.1404 NADAC Per package$8.42 / 60 g Pack sizes4 compare ↓
Also priced by: Medicaid pays $0.3878/unit — full pricing hub ↓
Main listing for product 21922-016 · Also comes in: 15 g 21922-016-04 30 g 21922-016-05 45 g 21922-016-06
Rx only Generic On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 21922-016-07
Product NDC 21922-016
11-digit billing NDC 21922001607
NCPDP billing unit GM — per gram (weight)
RxCUI 861495
UNII 779619577M
Application # ANDA212982
SPL Set ID bcb76b4b-194d-4cb3-b3ed-26b911df1a11
Established class (EPC) Corticosteroid
Mechanism of action Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category ANDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2020-10-01
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form CREAM
Substance CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE
TE code (Orange Book) AB1 · RLD · RS

Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification

GPI-14 90550025103705
GCN Seq No 007634
GCN 32140
HICL code 003327
Ingredient (HICL) Clobetasol Propionate
HIC1 code Q
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Ear/Eye/Nose/Rectum/Topical/Vagina/Other
HIC2 code Q5
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Agents Acting Principally On The Skin
HIC3 code Q5P
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Topical Anti-Inflammatory Steroidal
AHFS code 84:06.08.00
AHFS class Corticosteroids (Skin, Mucous Membrane)
FDB label name CLOBETASOL 0.05% CREAM
FDB brand name Clobetasol Propionate
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
Quick answers
  • GSN (GCN sequence number): 007634
  • GCN: 32140
  • GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 90550025103705
  • HICL (First Databank): 003327
  • AHFS class code: 84:06.08.00
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 861495
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 21922-016-07 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 21922-0016-07. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Corticosteroid class.

Pharmacologic class Corticosteroid
Drug family (ATC) Corticosteroids, very potent (group IV), Corticosteroids, plain
How it works Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

Clinical

Label name CLOBETASOL 0.05% CREAM Ingredient Clobetasol Propionate
📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Clobetasol topical is used to treat the itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort of various scalp and skin conditions, including psoriasis (a skin disease in which red, scaly patches form on some areas of the body) and eczema (a skin disease that causes the skin to be dry and itchy and to sometimes develop red, scaly rashes). Clobetasol is in a class of medications called corticosteroids. It works by activating natural substances in the skin to reduce swelling, redness, and itching.

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • It calms inflamed, itchy skin and scalp conditions, including plaque psoriasis. The exact use depends on your product, such as shampoo for scalp psoriasis or spray for plaque psori...
  • Usually only a short time, often 2 weeks and up to 4 weeks for some products. Stop when your skin is under control. If you see no improvement in 2 weeks, check back with your presc...
  • Generally no. Most clobetasol skin products should not be used on the face, armpits or groin. Keep it out of your eyes and mouth, and follow your product's directions.
  • Mild burning, stinging, itching or dryness where you apply it. Call your doctor if your skin thins, breaks out, looks infected or gets worse. Also call for signs of steroid effects...
📖 Read our full Clobetasol guide →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer gPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly $0.140 $8.42 / 60 g
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo $0.3878 $23.27 / 60 g
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
NADAC price history (per g) — tap or hover for the price & month
Jan 2022 Aug 2022 Jan 2026 Sep 2026 $0.455 $0.106
▼ Down 69% over the last 24 months.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Per unit Per pack Marketing startMarketing endStatus
21922-0016-04 21922-016-04 15 g in 1 TUBE $0.1930 / g $2.90 2020-10-01 — Active
21922-0016-05 21922-016-05 30 g in 1 TUBE $0.1668 / g $5.00 2020-10-01 — Active
21922-0016-06 21922-016-06 45 g in 1 TUBE $0.1216 / g $5.47 2020-10-01 — Active
21922-0016-07 You're viewing this Main listing 60 g in 1 TUBE $0.1404 / g $8.42 2020-10-01 — Active

You're viewing the largest of 4 pack sizes for this product.

Per g, this pack runs about 15% above the cheapest pack (45 g, $0.1216 vs $0.1404 NADAC).

In Medicaid, this is the most-dispensed pack of this product — about 40% of fills over the last four reported quarters. See all packs ↓

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in this package?
This package contains 60 g — 60 g in 1 tube.
How does this package differ from NDC 21922-0016-04?
Both are Clobetasol Propionate Cream USP, 0.05% .5 mg/g Cream — the drug itself is identical. This page's package is the 60 g one, while NDC 21922-0016-04 is the 15 g package. Per-g NADAC also differs: $0.1404 here vs $0.1930 for the 15 g pack.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Clobetasol Propionate Cream USP, 0.05% .5 mg/g Cream?
Use the 11-digit billing form listed in the identifiers section of this page. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Prices are the latest CMS NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost per NDC; per-pack figures are per-unit × pack quantity, shown only when the pack is denominated in the same measure NADAC prices.

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Clobetasol Propionate Cream USP, 0.05% Clobetasol Propionate Cream USP, 0.05% .5 mg/gthis 21922-0016-07 Encube 60 g $0.140 AB1 Availability likely —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 69238-1532-03 Amneal 1 tube $0.167 AB1 Availability likely +19%
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 00168-0163-15 E. 15 g $0.193 AB1 Availability likely +38%
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 13668-0569-01 Torrent 15 g $0.193 AB1 Availability likely +38%
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 51672-1258-01 Sun 1 tube $0.193 AB1 Availability likely +38%
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 62332-0547-15 Alembic 1 tube $0.193 AB1 Availability likely +38%
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 68180-0956-01 Lupin 1 tube $0.193 AB1 Availability likely +38%
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 70700-0109-15 Xiromed, 1 tube $0.193 AB1 Availability likely +38%
Clobetasol Propionate Cream USP, 0.05% Clobetasol Propionate Cream USP, 0.05% .5 mg/g 72603-0323-01 Northstar 15 g $0.193 AB1 Availability likely +38%
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 68462-0529-17 Glenmark 1 tube $0.224 — FDA listed +59%
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 42291-0076-15 AvKARE 1 tube — AB1 FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 46708-0547-15 Alembic 1 tube — AB1 FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 50090-0549-00 A-S 1 tube — AB1 FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 50090-5079-00 A-S 1 tube — AB1 FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate Cream USP, 0.05% Clobetasol Propionate Cream USP, 0.05% .5 mg/g 50090-5979-00 A-S 30 g — AB1 FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 50090-6717-00 A-S 1 tube — AB1 FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate Cream USP, 0.05% Clobetasol Propionate Cream USP, 0.05% .5 mg/g 50090-7392-00 A-S 15 g — AB1 FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 63629-2329-01 Bryant 60 g — AB1 FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 63629-2330-01 Bryant 1 tube — AB1 FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 63629-2331-01 Bryant 1 tube — AB1 FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 63629-2332-01 Bryant 1 tube — AB1 FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate Cream 0.05% Clobetasol Propionate Cream 0.05% .5 mg/g 68788-4001-06 Preferred 60 g — AB1 FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate Cream USP, 0.05% Clobetasol Propionate Cream USP, 0.05% .5 mg/g 70518-4374-00 REMEDYREPACK 30 g — AB1 FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate Cream USP, 0.05% Clobetasol Propionate Cream USP, 0.05% .5 mg/g 71335-2821-01 Bryant 60 g — AB1 FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 72162-1961-02 Bryant 1 tube — AB1 FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate Cream USP, 0.05% Clobetasol Propionate Cream USP, 0.05% .5 mg/g 72162-2300-02 Bryant 15 g — AB1 FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 72189-0262-30 DIRECT 30 g — AB1 FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 82804-0083-30 Proficient 30 g — AB1 FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate Cream, 0.05% Clobetasol Propionate Cream, 0.05% .5 mg/g 82804-0133-30 Proficient 30 g — AB1 FDA listed —
About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

🏛️
2020
On the market since
Oct 2020
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
6 years listed
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·
Generic on the market
this product is a generic
✅This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII RS7A450LGA
    A sodium salt derived from citric acid that helps regulate acidity and maintain pH balance in the medicine. It also works as a binding agent to hold tablet ingredients together.
  • UNII 2DMT128M1S
    A waxy solid derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as an emulsifier to blend oil and water components, and also thickens the medicine to give it the right texture and consistency.
  • UNII 36W53O7109
    Chlorocresol is a phenolic antimicrobial chemical used as a preservative in liquid medicines and injectable solutions. It prevents bacterial and fungal growth to maintain product safety and shelf-life.
  • UNII 2968PHW8QP
    A weak organic acid derived from citrus fruits or made through fermentation. It works as a buffer to control pH, a preservative to extend shelf life, and a flavoring agent in medications.
  • UNII 230OU9XXE4
    A waxy substance made from glycerin and stearic acid that acts as an emulsifier to blend oily and watery ingredients together. It also helps thicken and stabilize the medicine's texture.
  • UNII RD25J5V947
    A waxy mixture derived from vegetable oils and polyethylene glycol that helps emulsify and blend oil-based and water-based ingredients. It's used in creams and lotions to create a smooth, uniform texture and improve product stability.
  • UNII 6DC9Q167V3
    Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
  • UNII 7G1J5DA97F
    White wax is a refined, bleached plant-based or mineral wax that serves as a coating and hardening agent in medicines. It helps control how fast the drug dissolves and improves the product's texture and appearance.

9 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerEncube Ethicals, Inc.
Application holderENCUBE ETHICALS PRIVATE LTD
FDA applicationANDA212982 (ANDA)
Labeler code21922
First marketedOct 2020
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio77 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Very long sections are excerpted here and marked; the full text is on DailyMed (linked in the sources below). Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage 100 words ▾

INDICATIONS AND USAGE: Clobetasol propionate cream USP, 0.05% is super-high potency corticosteroid formulation indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses. Treatment beyond 2 consecutive weeks is not recommended, and the total dosage should not exceed 50 g /week because of the potential for the drug to suppress the hypothalamic-pituitary- adrenal (HPA) axis. Use in pediatric patients under 12 years of age is not recommended.

As with other highly active corticosteroids, therapy should be discontinued when control has been achieved. If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, reassessment of the diagnosis may be necessary.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 133 words ▾

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Apply a thin layer of clobetasol propionate cream to the affected skin areas twice daily and rub in gently and completely (See INDICATIONS AND USAGE). Clobetasol propionate cream is super- high potency topical corticosteroids; therefore, treatment should be limited to 2 consecutive weeks and amounts greater than 50 g/week should not be used . As with other highly active corticosteroids, therapy should be discontinued when control has been achieved.

If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, reassessment of diagnosis may be necessary. Clobetasol propionate cream should not be used with occlusive dressings. Geriatric Use: In studies where geriatric patients (65 years of age or older, see PRECAUTIONS) have been treated with clobetasol propionate cream, safety did not differ from that in younger patients; therefore, no dosage adjustment is recommended.

⛔ Contraindications 24 words ▾

CONTRAINDICATIONS: Clobetasol propionate cream USP, 0.05% is contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparations.

🤒 Adverse Reactions 133 words ▾

ADVERSE REACTIONS: In controlled clinical trials, the most frequent adverse reactions reported for clobetasol propionate cream were burning and stinging sensation in 1% of treated patients. Less frequent adverse reactions were itching, skin atrophy, and cracking and fissuring of the skin. Cushing's syndrome has been reported in infants and adults as a result of prolonged use of topical clobetasol propionate formulations.

The following additional local adverse reactions have been reported with topical corticosteroids, and they may occur more frequently with the use of occlusive dressings and higher potency corticosteroids. These reactions are listed in an approximately decreasing order of occurrence: dryness, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, secondary infection, irritation, striae, and miliaria. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Encube Ethicals Private Limited at 1-833-285-4151 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

🤰 Pregnancy 212 words ▾

Pregnancy: Teratogenic Effects: Pregnancy Category C corticosteroids have been shown to be teratogenic in laboratory animals when administered systemically at relatively low dosage levels. Some corticosteroids have been shown to be teratogenic after dermal application to laboratory animals. Clobetasol propionate has not been tested for teratogenicity when applied topically; however, it is absorbed percutaneously, and when administered subcutaneously it was a significant teratogen in both the rabbit and mouse.

Clobetasol propionate has greater teratogenic potential than steroids that are less potent. Teratogenicity studies in mice using the subcutaneous route resulted in fetotoxicity at the highest dose tested (1 mg/kg) and teratogenicity at all dose levels tested down to 0.03 mg/kg. These doses are approximately 1.4 and 0.04 times, respectively, the human topical dose of clobetasol propionate cream.

Abnormalities seen included cleft palate and skeletal abnormalities. In rabbits, clobetasol propionate was teratogenic at doses of 3 and 10 mcg/kg. These doses are approximately 0.02 and 0.05 times, respectively, the human topical dose of clobetasol propionate cream.

Abnormalities seen included cleft palate, cranioschisis, and other skeletal abnormalities. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of the teratogenic potential of clobetasol propionate in pregnant women. Clobetasol propionate cream should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.

🧒 Pediatric Use 148 words ▾

Pediatric Use: Safety and effectiveness of clobetasol propionate cream in pediatric patients have not been established. Use in pediatric patients under 12 years of age is not recommended. Because of a higher ratio of skin surface area to body mass, pediatric patients are at a greater risk than adults of HPA axis suppression and Cushing's syndrome when they are treated with topical corticosteroids.

They are therefore also at greater risk of adrenal insufficiency during or after withdrawal of treatment. Adverse effects including striae have been reported with inappropriate use of topical corticosteroids in infants and children. HPA axis suppression, Cushing's syndrome, linear growth retardation, delayed weight gain, and intracranial hypertension have been reported in children receiving topical corticosteroids.

Manifestations of adrenal suppression in children include low plasma cortisol levels and an absence of response to ACTH stimulation. Manifestations of intracranial hypertension include bulging fontanelles, headaches, and bilateral papilledema.

🧓 Geriatric Use 78 words ▾

Geriatric Use: A limited number of patients at or above 65 years of age have been treated with clobetasol propionate cream (n = 231) in US and non-US clinical trials. While the number of patients is too small to permit separate analysis of efficacy and safety, the adverse reactions reported in this population were similar to those reported by younger patients. Based on available data, no adjustment of dosage of clobetasol propionate cream in geriatric patients is warranted.

🆘 Overdosage 18 words ▾

OVERDOSAGE: Topically applied clobetasol propionate cream can be absorbed in sufficient amounts to produce systemic effects (see PRECAUTIONS).

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 180 words ▾

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY: Like other topical corticosteroids, clobetasol propionate has anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, and vasoconstrictive properties. The mechanism of the anti-inflammatory activity of the topical steroids, in general, is unclear. However, corticosteroids are thought to act by the induction of phospholipase A 2 inhibitory proteins, collectively called lipocortins.

It is postulated that these proteins control the biosynthesis of potent mediators of inflammation such as prostaglandins and leukotrienes by inhibiting the release of their common precursor, arachidonic acid. Arachidonic acid is released from membrane phospholipids by phospholipase A 2 . Pharmacokinetics: The extent of percutaneous absorption of topical corticosteroids is determined by many factors, including the vehicle and the integrity of the epidermal barrier.

Occlusive dressings with hydrocortisone for up to 24 hours has not been demonstrated to increase penetration; however, occlusion of hydrocortisone for 96 hours markedly enhances penetration. Topical corticosteroids can be absorbed from normal intact skin. Inflammation and/or other disease processes in the skin may increase percutaneous absorption.

Studies performed with clobetasol propionate cream indicate that it is in the super-high range of potency as compared with other topical corticosteroids.

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 108 words ▾

HOW SUPPLIED: Clobetasol Propionate Cream USP, 0.05% is supplied in 15 g tube (NDC 21922-016-04) 30 g tube (NDC 21922-016-05) 45 g tube (NDC 21922-016-06) 60 g tube (NDC 21922-016-07) Store cream between 15° and 30°C (59°-86°F). Clobetasol propionate cream should not refrigerated. Made in Italy, formulated in India.

Manufactured by: Encube Ethicals Pvt. Ltd. Plot No.

C-1, Madkaim Industrial Estate, Madkaim, Post: Mardol, Ponda, Goa - 403 404, India. OR Manufacture by: Encube Ethicals Pvt. Ltd.

Plot No. 113, Smart Industrial Park, Pithampur, District: Dhar – 454 774, Madhya Pradesh, India. Distributed by: Encube Ethicals, Inc.

200 Meredith Drive, Suite 202 Durham, NC 27713 USA Rev: 12/23

📋 Description 115 words ▾

DESCRIPTION: Clobetasol Propionate Cream USP contains the active compound clobetasol propionate, a synthetic corticosteroid, for topical dermatologic use. Clobetasol, an analog of prednisolone, has a high degree of glucocorticoid activity and a slight degree of mineralocorticoid activity. Chemically, clobetasol propionate is (11β, 16β)-21-chloro-9-fluoro-11-hydroxy-16-methyl-17-(1-oxopropoxy)-pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, and it has the following structural formula: Clobetasol propionate has the molecular formula C 25 H 32 ClFO 5 and a molecular weight of 467.

It is a white to cream-colored crystalline powder insoluble in water. Clobetasol propionate cream USP, 0.05% contains clobetasol propionate 0.5 mg/g in a cream base of propylene glycol, mono- and di-glycerides, cetostearyl alcohol, stearoyl macrogolglycerides, white wax, chlorocresol, sodium citrate, anhydrous citric acid, and purified water. structure.jpg

💬 Information for Patients 91 words ▾

Information for Patients: Patients using topical corticosteroids should receive the following information and instructions: 1. This medication is to be used as directed by the physician. It is for external use only.

Avoid contact with the eyes. 2. This medication should not be used for any disorder other than that for which it was prescribed.

3. The treated skin area should not be bandaged, otherwise covered, or wrapped so as to be occlusive unless directed by the physician. 4.

Patients should report any signs of local adverse reactions to the physician.

⚠️ Precautions ~3 min read ▾

PRECAUTIONS General: Clobetasol propionate cream USP, 0.05% should not be used in the treatment of rosacea or perioral dermatitis, and should not be used on the face, groin, or axillae. Systemic absorption of topical corticosteroids can produce reversible HPA axis suppression with the potential for glucocorticosteroid insufficiency after withdrawal from treatment. Manifestations of Cushing's syndrome, hyperglycemia, and glucosuria can also be produced in some patients by systemic absorption of topical corticosteroids while on therapy.

Patients applying a topical steroid to a large surface area or to areas under occlusion should be evaluated periodically for evidence of HPA axis suppression. This may be done by using the ACTH stimulation, A.M. plasma cortisol, and urinary free cortisol tests. Patients receiving super-potent corticosteroids should not be treated for more than 2 weeks at a time, and only small areas should be treated at any one time due to the increased risk of HPA suppression.

Clobetasol propionate cream produced HPA axis suppression when used at doses as low as 2 g/day for 1 week in patients with eczema. If HPA axis suppression is noted, an attempt should be made to withdraw the drug, to reduce the frequency of application, or to substitute a less potent corticosteroid. Recovery of HPA axis function is generally prompt upon discontinuation of topical corticosteroids.

Infrequently, signs and symptoms of glucocorticosteroid insufficiency may occur that require supplemental systemic corticosteroids. For information on systemic supplementation, see prescribing information for those products. Pediatric patients may be more susceptible to systemic toxicity from equivalent doses due to their larger skin surface to body mass ratios (see PRECAUTIONS: Pediatric Use).

If irritation develops, clobetasol propionate cream should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted. Allergic contact dermatitis with corticosteroids is usually diagnosed by observing a failure to heal rather than noting a clinical exacerbation as with most topical products not containing corticosteroids. Such an observation should be corroborated with appropriate diagnostic patch testing.

If concomitant skin infections are present or develop, an appropriate antifungal or antibacterial agent should be used. If a favorable response does not occur promptly, use of clobetasol propionate cream should be discontinued until the infection has been adequately controlled. Information for Patients: Patients using topical corticosteroids should receive the following information and instructions: 1.

This medication is to be used as directed by the physician. It is for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes.

2. This medication should not be used for any disorder other than that for which it was prescribed. 3.

The treated skin area should not be bandaged, otherwise covered, or wrapped so as to be occlusive unless directed by the physician. 4. Patients should report any signs of local adverse reactions to the physician.

Laboratory Tests: The following tests may be helpful in evaluating patients for HPA axis suppression: ACTH stimulation test A.M. plasma cortisol test Urinary free cortisol test Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility: Long-term animal studies have not been performed to evaluate the carcinogenic potential of clobetasol propionate. Studies in the rat following subcutaneous administration at dosage levels up to 50 mcg/kg/day revealed that the females exhibited an increase in the number of resorbed embryos and a decrease in the number of living fetuses at the highest dose.

Clobetasol propionate was nonmutagenic in 3 different test systems: the Ames test, the Saccharomyces cerevisiae gene conversion assay, and the E. coli B WP2 fluctuation test. Pregnancy: Teratogenic Effects: Pregnancy Category C corticosteroids have been shown to be teratogenic in laboratory animals when administered systemically at relatively low dosage levels.… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

🍼 Nursing Mothers 67 words ▾

Nursing Mothers: Systemically administered corticosteroids appear in human milk and could suppress growth, interfere with endogenous corticosteroid production, or cause other untoward effects. It is not known whether topical administration of corticosteroids could result in sufficient systemic absorption to produce detectable quantities in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when clobetasol propionate cream is administered to a nursing woman.

📄 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility 86 words ▾

Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility: Long-term animal studies have not been performed to evaluate the carcinogenic potential of clobetasol propionate. Studies in the rat following subcutaneous administration at dosage levels up to 50 mcg/kg/day revealed that the females exhibited an increase in the number of resorbed embryos and a decrease in the number of living fetuses at the highest dose. Clobetasol propionate was nonmutagenic in 3 different test systems: the Ames test, the Saccharomyces cerevisiae gene conversion assay, and the E. coli B WP2 fluctuation test.

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel ~2 min read ▾

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL-Carton NDC 21922-016-04 Clobetasol Propionate Cream USP, 0.05% For dermatologic use only. Not for ophthalmic use. Rx only 15 grams Manufactured by: Encube Ethicals Pvt.

Ltd. Plot No. C-1, Madkaim Industrial Estate, Madkaim, Post: Mardol, Ponda, Goa - 403 404, India.

Distributed by: Encube Ethicals, Inc. 200 Meredith Drive, Suite 202, Durham, NC 27713, USA NDC 21922-016-05 Clobetasol Propionate Cream USP, 0.05% For dermatologic use only. Not for ophthalmic use.

Rx only 30 grams Manufactured by: Encube Ethicals Pvt. Ltd. Plot No.

C-1, Madkaim Industrial Estate, Madkaim, Post: Mardol, Ponda, Goa - 403 404, India. Distributed by: Encube Ethicals, Inc. 200 Meredith Drive, Suite 202, Durham, NC 27713, USA NDC 21922-016-06 Clobetasol Propionate Cream USP, 0.05% For dermatologic use only.

Not for ophthalmic use. Rx only 45 grams Manufactured by: Encube Ethicals Pvt. Ltd.

Plot No. C-1, Madkaim Industrial Estate, Madkaim, Post: Mardol, Ponda, Goa - 403 404, India. Distributed by: Encube Ethicals, Inc.

200 Meredith Drive, Suite 202, Durham, NC 27713, USA NDC 21922-016-07 Clobetasol Propionate Cream USP, 0.05% For dermatologic use only. Not for ophthalmic use. Rx only 60 grams Manufactured by: Encube Ethicals Pvt.

Ltd. Plot No. C-1, Madkaim Industrial Estate, Madkaim, Post: Mardol, Ponda, Goa - 403 404, India.

Distributed by: Encube Ethicals, Inc. 200 Meredith Drive, Suite 202, Durham, NC 27713, USA NDC 21922-016-04 Clobetasol Propionate Cream USP, 0.05% For dermatologic use only. Not for ophthalmic use.

Rx only 15 grams Manufacture by: Encube Ethicals Pvt. Ltd. Plot No.

113, Smart Industrial Park, Pithampur, District: Dhar – 454 774, Madhya Pradesh, India. Distributed by: Encube Ethicals, Inc. 200 Meredith Drive, Suite 202, Durham, NC 27713, USA NDC 21922-016-05 Clobetasol Propionate Cream USP, 0.05% For dermatologic use only.

Not for ophthalmic use. Rx only 30 grams Manufacture by: Encube Ethicals Pvt. Ltd.

Plot No. 113, Smart Industrial Park, Pithampur, District: Dhar – 454 774, Madhya Pradesh, India. Distributed by: Encube Ethicals, Inc.

200 Meredith Drive, Suite 202, Durham, NC 27713, USA NDC 21922-016-06 Clobetasol Propionate Cream USP, 0.05% For dermatologic use only. Not for ophthalmic use. Rx only 45 grams Manufacture by: Encube Ethicals Pvt.

Ltd. Plot No. 113, Smart Industrial Park, Pithampur, District: Dhar – 454 774, Madhya Pradesh, India.

Distributed by: Encube Ethicals, Inc. 200 Meredith Drive, Suite 202, Durham, NC 27713, USA NDC 21922-016-07 Clobetasol Propionate Cream USP, 0.05% For dermatologic use only. Not for ophthalmic use.

Rx only 60 grams Manufacture by: Encube Ethicals Pvt. Ltd. Plot No.

113, Smart Industrial Park, Pithampur, District: Dhar – 454 774, Madhya Pradesh, India. Distributed by: Encube Ethicals, Inc. 200 Meredith Drive, Suite 202, Durham, NC 27713, USA clobetasol-carton-15-g clobetasol-carton-30-g clobetasol-carton-45-g clobetasol-carton-60-g 15 g c 30 g c 45 g c 60 g c

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

Medicaid utilization & spend

📍 This exact package only: Medicaid data is reported per full 11-digit NDC — labeler, product and pack size — so every number here is for this package alone, not the drug overall. Other pack sizes report separately.
💊 Pharmacy benefit only: These are Medicaid outpatient pharmacy claims, billed by NDC. They exclude the medical benefit — clinic- or hospital-administered drugs billed under HCPCS J-codes — so drugs used mostly that way (e.g. Avastin, Lucentis, Keytruda) can look low or missing here. That’s expected, not an error.
📅 Q1 2025 – Q1 2026 · 5 quarters of data
ⓘ The newest quarter is usually incomplete when first published; states restate recent quarters in later CMS releases, so the latest figures typically revise upward. State coverage-policy changes can also shift quarter-to-quarter totals.
Prescriptions last 4 qtrs
93.8K
Units reimbursed last 4 qtrs
5.8M
Gross reimbursed last 4 qtrs
$2.27M
Avg / prescription
$24.17
Avg / unit
$0.3878
Latest quarter Q1 2026
22.4KRx
Medicaid pays / g
$0.3878
gross reimbursed
vs
NADAC / g
$0.1404
acquisition cost
=
Spread
+$0.2474
+176% vs cost
What Medicaid paid per g (before rebates; includes the pharmacy’s dispensing fee) compared with NADAC — the average price pharmacies pay to buy the drug. A positive spread means Medicaid reimbursed more than the purchase price, before manufacturer rebates.
Fee-for-service vs managed care ⓘ
47% FFS 53% MCO
Fee-for-service · 44,263 Rx Managed care · 49,565 Rx
State Medicaid map
Alaska: 10,620 units · 1,449 per 100k residents AK Maine: 16,740 units · 1,200 per 100k residents ME Washington: 104,775 units · 1,341 per 100k residents WA Idaho: 29,250 units · 1,489 per 100k residents ID Montana: 15,630 units · 1,381 per 100k residents MT North Dakota: 1,560 units · 199 per 100k residents ND Minnesota: 96,000 units · 1,673 per 100k residents MN Wisconsin: 79,815 units · 1,351 per 100k residents WI Michigan: 253,764 units · 2,528 per 100k residents MI New York: 948,432 units · 4,846 per 100k residents NY Vermont: 5,940 units · 918 per 100k residents VT New Hampshire: 13,860 units · 989 per 100k residents NH Oregon: 80,760 units · 1,908 per 100k residents OR Nevada: 64,440 units · 2,018 per 100k residents NV Wyoming: no data reported WY South Dakota: 8,685 units · 945 per 100k residents SD Iowa: 73,905 units · 2,304 per 100k residents IA Illinois: 221,310 units · 1,764 per 100k residents IL Indiana: 70,275 units · 1,024 per 100k residents IN Ohio: 298,744 units · 2,535 per 100k residents OH Pennsylvania: 223,515 units · 1,725 per 100k residents PA New Jersey: 34,185 units · 368 per 100k residents NJ Massachusetts: 32,550 units · 465 per 100k residents MA California: 1,045,086 units · 2,682 per 100k residents CA Utah: 41,415 units · 1,212 per 100k residents UT Colorado: 69,420 units · 1,181 per 100k residents CO Nebraska: 21,405 units · 1,082 per 100k residents NE Missouri: 87,645 units · 1,415 per 100k residents MO Kentucky: 147,330 units · 3,255 per 100k residents KY West Virginia: 96,360 units · 5,444 per 100k residents WV Virginia: 114,915 units · 1,318 per 100k residents VA Maryland: 62,100 units · 1,005 per 100k residents MD Connecticut: 54,300 units · 1,501 per 100k residents CT Rhode Island: 11,640 units · 1,063 per 100k residents RI Arizona: 198,930 units · 2,677 per 100k residents AZ New Mexico: 14,745 units · 697 per 100k residents NM Kansas: 11,820 units · 402 per 100k residents KS Arkansas: 21,420 units · 698 per 100k residents AR Tennessee: 99,975 units · 1,403 per 100k residents TN North Carolina: 223,935 units · 2,067 per 100k residents NC South Carolina: 23,310 units · 434 per 100k residents SC Delaware: 6,120 units · 594 per 100k residents DE Oklahoma: 62,235 units · 1,536 per 100k residents OK Louisiana: 113,092 units · 2,472 per 100k residents LA Mississippi: 17,610 units · 599 per 100k residents MS Alabama: 31,830 units · 623 per 100k residents AL Georgia: 62,205 units · 564 per 100k residents GA D.C.: 2,745 units · 404 per 100k residents DC Hawaii: 27,180 units · 1,894 per 100k residents HI Texas: 129,895 units · 426 per 100k residents TX Florida: 366,099 units · 1,619 per 100k residents FL
Units reimbursed · per 100k residents
1995,444
gray = no data reported ⓘ
Colors are per 100,000 residents, so big states don’t automatically dominate. Tap or hover a state for its actual totals.
Tap or hover a state
…for its Medicaid breakdown
🏆 Top states by units · per 100k residents
1 West Virginia 5,444 /100k
2 New York 4,846 /100k
3 Kentucky 3,255 /100k
4 California 2,682 /100k
5 Arizona 2,677 /100k
6 Ohio 2,535 /100k
7 Michigan 2,528 /100k
8 Louisiana 2,472 /100k
National units — by quarter
💵 About the dollar figures: “reimbursed” is what Medicaid paid pharmacies before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower than these numbers. Fee-for-service and managed-care claims are combined unless split above. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data; per-100k rates use 2023 Census population estimates.

Medicaid utilization by pack size

Medicaid (SDUD) totals over the four most recent reported quarters for every package size of this drug — handy when a specific package (e.g. a starter/titration pack) carries little or no Medicaid volume on its own.
60 g this page21922-0016-07 93,828 Rx · $2,268,275
30 g21922-0016-05 60,655 Rx · $1,136,523
15 g21922-0016-04 54,979 Rx · $738,163
45 g21922-0016-06 25,864 Rx · $547,467
Drug total (last 4 qtrs): 235,326 Rx · 10,654,607 units · $4,690,427 gross reimbursed
Tap a pack size to open its page. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data, last 4 quarters.
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.