Triamcinolone Acetonide .5 mg/g Ointment, 430 g — NDC 21922-0024-11 package photo
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Triamcinolone Acetonide .5 mg/g Ointment, 430 g — NDC 21922-024-11 (Billing 21922-0024-11)

by Encube Ethicals, Inc. · 430 g in 1 JAR

This is a package of 430 g of Triamcinolone Acetonide .5 mg/g Ointment from Encube Ethicals, Inc., marketed since Dec 2019 and currently FDA-listed; retail pharmacies pay about $0.1868 per g (NADAC). It is this product's only package size.

NDC 21922-0024-11
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 21922-024-11 billing pads the product segment with a zero
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
📋 All sources & update times →

NDC database record

One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 21922-024-11 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human prescription drug
Code segments
21922 labeler · 024 product · 11 package
Package marketed since
Dec 2, 2019
Sample package
No — commercial package
Listing certified through
Dec 31, 2026
Billing quantity
430 g per package
Barcode (UPC)
0321922024111
Medicaid fills, this package
9,823 prescriptions in the last four reported quarters
FDA record last changed
Jul 24, 2026

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 21922-024-11
Product NDC 21922-024
11-digit billing NDC 21922002411
NCPDP billing unit GM — per gram (weight)
RxCUI 1090641
UNII F446C597KA
UPC 0321922024111
Application # ANDA212384
SPL Set ID a20baaac-002d-40ac-9c7b-f92e8ee987ea
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 2019-12-02
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form OINTMENT
Substance TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE
TE code (Orange Book) AT · RLD · RS

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

GPI-14 90550085104207
GPI class Triamcinolone Acetonide
GCN Seq No 015542
GCN 31243
HICL code 002891
Ingredient (HICL) Triamcinolone Acetonide
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 48:10.08.00
AHFS class Corticosteroids (Respiratory Tract)
FDB label name TRIAMCINOLONE 0.05% OINTMENT
FDB brand name Triamcinolone Acetonide
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
Quick answers
  • GSN (GCN sequence number): 015542
  • GCN: 31243
  • GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 90550085104207
  • HICL (First Databank): 002891
  • AHFS class code: 48:10.08.00
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 1090641
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 21922-024-11 — 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 → 21922-0024-11. 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 for local oral treatment, Corticosteroids, Corticosteroids, moderately potent (group II)
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 TRIAMCINOLONE 0.05% OINTMENT Ingredient Triamcinolone Acetonide
📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Triamcinolone topical is used to treat the itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort of various 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). It is also used as a dental paste to relieve the discomfort of mouth sores. Triamcinolone 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 depends on the product. Injections treat severe allergic conditions, joint inflammation, certain skin problems and eye inflammation. Creams and ointments calm itchy, inflamed sk...
  • Injections are given by a healthcare professional. Ointment is applied as a thin film to the affected area two to three times daily. Nasal spray bottles need priming before first u...
  • Possible effects include injection site pain, joint swelling, headache, muscle spasms, cough, sinusitis and bruising. People with diabetes may see higher blood sugar. Tell your doc...
  • Call right away for signs of an allergic reaction, fever or infection, a very painful and swollen joint, vision changes, or mood changes. Also report black stools, severe stomach p...
📖 Read our full Triamcinolone 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 $0.187 $80.32 / 430 g
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo $0.3776 $162.37 / 430 g
Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 $0.6842 $294.21 / 430 g
NADAC price history (per g) — tap or hover for the price & month
Jul 2021 Nov 2022 Mar 2026 Sep 2026 $1.237 $0.165
▼ Down 71% over the last 19 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 Marketing startMarketing endStatus
21922-0024-11 You're viewing this Main listing 430 g in 1 JAR 2019-12-02 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Triamcinolone Acetonide .5 mg/gthis 21922-0024-11 Encube 430 g $0.187 AT Availability likely —
Triamcinolone acetonide .5 mg/g 33342-0334-13 Macleods 430 g $0.187 AT Availability likely —
triamcinolone acetonide .5 mg/g 45802-0817-01 Padagis 430 g $0.187 AT Availability likely —
Triamcinolone Acetonide .5 mg/g 64380-0901-90 Strides 430 g $0.187 AT Availability likely —
Triamcinolone Acetonide .5 mg/g 72603-0319-01 Northstar 430 g $0.187 AT Availability likely —
Triamcinolone Acetonide .5 mg/g 24470-0922-15 Cintex 430 g — AT FDA listed —
Triamcinolone Acetonide .5 mg/g 46287-0010-11 CMP 110 g — — FDA listed —
triamcinolone acetonide .5 mg/g 63629-8708-01 Bryant 430 g — AT FDA listed —
triamcinolone acetonide .5 mg/g 72162-1429-02 Bryant 430 g — AT 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

🏛️
2019
On the market since
Dec 2019
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
7 years listed
🔓
·
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.

🧪 Avoiding an ingredient? See Triamcinolone inactive ingredients by manufacturer: every current product's list side by side, so you can ask your pharmacy for the version that does not list it.

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

  • UNII Q1LS2UJO3A
    Ceresin is a purified mineral wax derived from ozocerite. It functions as a binding agent, thickener, and coating material in medicines to help hold ingredients together and provide texture or protective coating.
  • UNII 884C3FA9HE
    Lanolin alcohol is a waxy substance derived from sheep's wool. It functions as an emollient and emulsifier in medicines, helping blend oil and water-based ingredients while softening the product's texture.
  • UNII N6K5787QVP
    Light mineral oil is a clear, odorless liquid derived from petroleum. In medicines, it acts as a lubricant and emollient to help the product spread smoothly and improve texture.
  • UNII T5L8T28FGP
    Mineral oil is a clear, odorless liquid derived from crude oil. It acts as a lubricant and emollient in medications, helping pills slide smoothly during manufacturing and aiding moisture retention in topical products.
  • UNII 4T6H12BN9U
    Petrolatum is a purified mineral oil-based jelly derived from petroleum. In medicines, it acts as an emollient, lubricant, and moisture barrier to soften skin, reduce friction, and help prevent water loss from formulations.
  • 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.

6 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 applicationANDA212384 (ANDA)
Labeler code21922
First marketedDec 2019
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 22 words ▾

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Triamcinolone Acetonide Ointment 0.05% is indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid responsive dermatoses.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 174 words ▾

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Apply a thin film of Triamcinolone Acetonide Ointment 0.05% to the affected area two to four times daily. Occlusive Dressing Technique Occlusive dressings may be used for the management of psoriasis or other recalcitrant conditions. Apply a thin film of ointment to the lesion, cover with a pliable nonporous film, and seal the edges.

If needed, additional moisture may be provided by covering the lesion with a dampened clean cotton cloth before the nonporous film is applied or by briefly wetting the affected area with water immediately prior to applying the medication. The frequency of changing dressings is best determined on an individual basis. It may be convenient to apply Triamcinolone Acetonide Ointment under an occlusive dressing in the evening and to remove the dressing in the morning (i.e., 12-hour occlusion).

When utilizing the 12-hour occlusion regimen, additional ointment should be applied, without occlusion, during the day. Reapplication is essential at each dressing change. If an infection develops, the use of occlusive dressings should be discontinued and appropriate antimicrobial therapy instituted.

⛔ Contraindications 21 words ▾

CONTRAINDICATIONS Topical corticosteroids are contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparations.

🤒 Adverse Reactions 59 words ▾

ADVERSE REACTIONS The following local adverse reactions are reported infrequently with topical corticosteroids, but may occur more frequently with the use of occlusive dressings (reactions are listed in an approximate decreasing order of occurrence): burning, itching, irritation, dryness, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, maceration of the skin, secondary infection, skin atrophy, striae, and miliaria.

🤰 Pregnancy 94 words ▾

Pregnancy: Teratogenic Effects Category C. Corticosteroids are generally teratogenic in laboratory animals when administered systemically at relatively low dosage levels. The more potent corticosteroids have been shown to be teratogenic after dermal application in laboratory animals.

There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women on teratogenic effects from topically applied corticosteroids. Therefore, topical corticosteroids should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Drugs of this class should not be used extensively on pregnant patients, in large amounts, or for prolonged periods of time.

🧒 Pediatric Use 113 words ▾

Pediatric Use Pediatric patients may demonstrate greater susceptibility to topical corticosteroid-induced HPA axis suppression and Cushing's syndrome than mature patients because of a larger skin surface area to body weight ratio. HPA axis suppression, Cushing's syndrome, and intracranial hypertension have been reported in children receiving topical corticosteroids. Manifestations of adrenal suppression in children include linear growth retardation, delayed weight gain, low plasma cortisol levels, and absence of response to ACTH stimulation.

Manifestations of intracranial hypertension include bulging fontanelles, headaches, and bilateral papilledema. Administration of topical corticosteroids to children should be limited to the least amount compatible with an effective therapeutic regimen. Chronic corticosteroid therapy may interfere with the growth and development of children.

🆘 Overdosage 18 words ▾

OVERDOSAGE Topically applied corticosteroids can be absorbed in sufficient amounts to produce systemic effects (see PRECAUTIONS, General ).

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 192 words ▾

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Topical corticosteroids share anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and vasoconstrictive actions. The mechanism of anti-inflammatory activity of the topical corticosteroids is unclear. Various laboratory methods, including vasoconstrictor assays, are used to compare and predict potencies and/or clinical efficacies of the topical corticosteroids.

There is some evidence to suggest that a recognizable correlation exists between vasoconstrictor potency and therapeutic efficacy in man. Pharmacokinetics The extent of percutaneous absorption of topical corticosteroids is determined by many factors including the vehicle, the integrity of the epidermal barrier, and the use of occlusive dressings. Topical corticosteroids can be absorbed from normal intact skin.

Inflammation and/or other disease processes in the skin increase percutaneous absorption. Occlusive dressings substantially increase the percutaneous absorption of topical corticosteroids. Thus, occlusive dressings may be a valuable therapeutic adjunct for treatment of resistant dermatoses (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ).

Once absorbed through the skin, topical corticosteroids are handled through pharmacokinetic pathways similar to systemically administered corticosteroids. Corticosteroids are bound to plasma proteins in varying degrees. Corticosteroids are metabolized primarily in the liver and are then excreted by the kidneys.

Some of the topical corticosteroids and their metabolites are also excreted into the bile

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 116 words ▾

HOW SUPPLIED Triamcinolone Acetonide Ointment USP, 0.05%: jar containing 430 g ( NDC 21922-024-11) KEEP THIS AND ALL DRUGS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. You may report Side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects to Encube Ethicals Private Limited at (1-833-285-4151).

DISPENSE IN A WELL-CLOSED CONTAINER CAUTION : Federal law prohibits dispensing without prescription. For external use only. Not for ophthalmic use.

Storage Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.] Manufactured by: Encube Ethicals Pvt. Ltd. Plot No.

C-1, Madkaim Industrial Estate, Madkaim, Post: Mardol, Ponda, Goa-403404, India. Distributed by: Encube Ethicals Inc. 200 Meredith Avenue, Suite101A Durham, NC 27713 USA.

Revised : 04/2021

📋 Description 86 words ▾

DESCRIPTION The topical corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agents. The steroids in this class include triamcinolone acetonide. Triamcinolone acetonide is designated chemically as 9-Fluoro-11β, 16α, 17,21-tetrahydroxypregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione cyclic 16,17-acetal with acetone.

Graphic Formula: C 24 H 31 FO 6 , MW 434.50 Each gram of 0.05% Triamcinolone Acetonide Ointment USP provides 0.5 mg of Triamcinolone Acetonide in a water­ in-oil emulsion composed of light mineral oil, purified water, white petrolatum, mineral oil, ceresin wax 155/165, and lanolin alcohols. triam-aceto.jpg

💬 Information for Patients 123 words ▾

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

Patients should be advised not to use this medication for any disorder other than for which it was prescribed. The treated skin area should not be bandaged or otherwise covered or wrapped so as to be occlusive unless directed by the physician. Patients should report any signs of local adverse reactions especially under occlusive dressing.

Parents of pediatric patients should be advised not to use tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants on a child being treated in the diaper area, as these garments may constitute occlusive dressings.

⚠️ Precautions ~3 min read ▾

PRECAUTIONS General Systemic absorption of topical corticosteroids has produced reversible hypothalamic-pituitary-­adrenal (HPA) axis suppression, manifestations of Cushing's syndrome, hyperglycemia, and glucosuria in some patients. Conditions which augment systemic absorption include the application of the more potent steroids, use over large surface areas, prolonged use, and the addition of occlusive dressings. Therefore, patients receiving a large dose of any potent topical steroid applied to a large surface area or under an occlusive dressing should be evaluated periodically for evidence of HPA axis suppression by using the urinary free cortisol and ACTH stimulation tests, and for impairment of thermal homeostasis.

If HPA axis suppression or elevation of the body temperature occurs, an attempt should be made to withdraw the drug, to reduce the frequency of application, substitute a less potent steroid, or use a sequential approach when utilizing the occlusive technique. Recovery of HPA axis function and thermal homeostasis are generally prompt and complete upon discontinuation of the drug. Infrequently, signs and symptoms of steroid withdrawal may occur, requiring supplemental systemic corticosteroids.

Occasionally, a patient may develop a sensitivity reaction to a particular occlusive dressing material or adhesive and a substitute material may be necessary. Children may absorb proportionally larger amounts of topical corticosteroids and thus be more susceptible to systemic toxicity (see PRECAUTIONS-Pediatric Use ). If irritation develops, topical corticosteroids should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted.

In the presence of dermatological infections, the use of an appropriate antifungal or antibacterial agent should be instituted. If a favorable response does not occur promptly, the corticosteroid should be discontinued until the infection has been adequately controlled. These preparations are not for ophthalmic use.

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

Patients should be advised not to use this medication for any disorder other than for which it was prescribed. The treated skin area should not be bandaged or otherwise covered or wrapped so as to be occlusive unless directed by the physician. Patients should report any signs of local adverse reactions especially under occlusive dressing.

Parents of pediatric patients should be advised not to use tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants on a child being treated in the diaper area, as these garments may constitute occlusive dressings. Laboratory Tests A urinary free cortisol test and ACTH stimulation test may be helpful in evaluating HPA axis suppression. Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis and Impairment of Fertility Long-term animal studies have not been performed to evaluate the carcinogenic potential or the effect on fertility of topical corticosteroids Studies to determine mutagenicity with prednisolone and hydrocortisone have revealed negative results.

Pregnancy: Teratogenic Effects Category C. Corticosteroids are generally teratogenic in laboratory animals when administered systemically at relatively low dosage levels. The more potent corticosteroids have been shown to be teratogenic after dermal application in laboratory animals.

There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women on teratogenic effects from topically applied corticosteroids. Therefore, topical corticosteroids should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Drugs of this class should not be used extensively on pregnant patients, in large amounts, or for prolonged periods of time.

Nursing Mothers It is not known whether topical administration of corticosteroids could result in sufficient systemic absorption to produce de… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

🍼 Nursing Mothers 58 words ▾

Nursing Mothers It is not known whether topical administration of corticosteroids could result in sufficient systemic absorption to produce detectable quantities in breast milk. Systemically administered corticosteroids are secreted into breast milk in quantities not likely to have a deleterious effect on the infant. Nevertheless, caution should be exercised when topical corticosteroids are administered to a nursing woman.

📄 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility 38 words ▾

Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis and Impairment of Fertility Long-term animal studies have not been performed to evaluate the carcinogenic potential or the effect on fertility of topical corticosteroids Studies to determine mutagenicity with prednisolone and hydrocortisone have revealed negative results.

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 23 words ▾

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 430 g Jar NDC 21922-024-11 Triamcinolone Acetonide Ointment USP, 0.05% Rx Only 430 g container-label-430g

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
9.8K
Units reimbursed last 4 qtrs
3.7M
Gross reimbursed last 4 qtrs
$1.41M
Avg / prescription
$143.31
Avg / unit
$0.3776
Latest quarter Q1 2026
2.5KRx
Medicaid pays / g
$0.3776
gross reimbursed
vs
NADAC / g
$0.1868
acquisition cost
=
Spread
+$0.1908
+102% 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 ⓘ
45% FFS 55% MCO
Fee-for-service · 4,403 Rx Managed care · 5,420 Rx
State Medicaid map
Alaska: no data reported AK Maine: 18,060 units · 1,295 per 100k residents ME Washington: 33,970 units · 435 per 100k residents WA Idaho: no data reported ID Montana: no data reported MT North Dakota: no data reported ND Minnesota: no data reported MN Wisconsin: 64,921 units · 1,098 per 100k residents WI Michigan: 471,435 units · 4,697 per 100k residents MI New York: 855,755 units · 4,373 per 100k residents NY Vermont: 12,040 units · 1,861 per 100k residents VT New Hampshire: no data reported NH Oregon: no data reported OR Nevada: 13,760 units · 431 per 100k residents NV Wyoming: no data reported WY South Dakota: no data reported SD Iowa: 26,845 units · 837 per 100k residents IA Illinois: no data reported IL Indiana: 35,710 units · 520 per 100k residents IN Ohio: 109,740 units · 931 per 100k residents OH Pennsylvania: 295,245 units · 2,278 per 100k residents PA New Jersey: no data reported NJ Massachusetts: no data reported MA California: 141,160 units · 362 per 100k residents CA Utah: no data reported UT Colorado: 46,931 units · 798 per 100k residents CO Nebraska: 22,790 units · 1,152 per 100k residents NE Missouri: no data reported MO Kentucky: 54,700 units · 1,209 per 100k residents KY West Virginia: 27,950 units · 1,579 per 100k residents WV Virginia: 77,405 units · 888 per 100k residents VA Maryland: 26,230 units · 424 per 100k residents MD Connecticut: 40,850 units · 1,129 per 100k residents CT Rhode Island: no data reported RI Arizona: 89,470 units · 1,204 per 100k residents AZ New Mexico: no data reported NM Kansas: no data reported KS Arkansas: no data reported AR Tennessee: 119,110 units · 1,671 per 100k residents TN North Carolina: 134,289 units · 1,239 per 100k residents NC South Carolina: 24,510 units · 456 per 100k residents SC Delaware: no data reported DE Oklahoma: no data reported OK Louisiana: 130,529 units · 2,854 per 100k residents LA Mississippi: 33,400 units · 1,136 per 100k residents MS Alabama: 117,602 units · 2,302 per 100k residents AL Georgia: no data reported GA D.C.: no data reported DC Hawaii: no data reported HI Texas: 345,228 units · 1,132 per 100k residents TX Florida: 359,050 units · 1,588 per 100k residents FL
Units reimbursed · per 100k residents
3624,697
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 Michigan 4,697 /100k
2 New York 4,373 /100k
3 Louisiana 2,854 /100k
4 Alabama 2,302 /100k
5 Pennsylvania 2,278 /100k
6 Vermont 1,861 /100k
7 Tennessee 1,671 /100k
8 Florida 1,588 /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.

Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Triamcinolone Acetonide — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 22 manufacturers.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Triamcinolone Acetonide. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
Period
Total Part D spend
$17.79M
Claims incl. refills
1.7M
Beneficiaries
1.4M
Spend / beneficiary
$13.01
Spend / claim
$10.45
Trend by period
💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.
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.