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Betamethasone valerate 1.2 mg/g Aerosol, Foam — NDC 62332-708-50 (Billing 62332-0708-50)

by Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc. · 1 CAN in 1 CARTON / 50 g in 1 CAN

This is a package of Betamethasone valerate 1.2 mg/g Aerosol, Foam from Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc., marketed since Aug 2024 and currently FDA-listed; retail pharmacies pay about $0.6316 per g (NADAC).

NDC 62332-0708-50
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 62332-708-50 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains50 g in 1 can Cost per g$0.6316 NADAC Per package$31.58 / 50 g Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Also priced by: Medicaid pays $0.8499/unit · Part D plans $1.13/unit — full pricing hub ↓
Rx only Generic On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 8, 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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NDC database record

One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 62332-708-50 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human prescription drug
Code segments
62332 labeler · 708 product · 50 package
Package marketed since
Aug 22, 2024
Sample package
No — commercial package
Listing certified through
Dec 31, 2026
Barcode (UPC)
0362332708505
Medicaid fills, this package
13 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) 62332-708-50
Product NDC 62332-708
11-digit billing NDC 62332070850
NCPDP billing unit GM — per gram (weight)
RxCUI 1244634
UNII 9IFA5XM7R2
UPC 0362332708505
Application # ANDA215832
SPL Set ID 3b6fa573-de04-4626-a39a-dca39def6df2
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 2024-08-22
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form AEROSOL, FOAM
Substance BETAMETHASONE VALERATE
TE code (Orange Book) AB · RLD · RS

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

GPI-14 90550020103920
GCN Seq No 026471
GCN 32052
HICL code 002883
Ingredient (HICL) Betamethasone Valerate
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 68:04.00.00
AHFS class Adrenals
FDB label name BETAMETHASONE VALER 0.12% FOAM
FDB brand name Betamethasone Valerate
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
Quick answers
  • GSN (GCN sequence number): 026471
  • GCN: 32052
  • GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 90550020103920
  • HICL (First Databank): 002883
  • AHFS class code: 68:04.00.00
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 1244634
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 62332-708-50 — 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 → 62332-0708-50. 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 acting locally, Corticosteroids, Corticosteroids, potent (group III)
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 BETAMETHASONE VALER 0.12% FOAM Ingredient Betamethasone Valerate
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
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  • Mild burning, stinging, itching or dryness where you apply it is the most common. Skin thinning can happen with ongoing use. Call me or your doctor if you notice vision changes or...
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Nutrient depletion considerations

Betamethasone valerate may be associated with lower levels of 8 nutrients — worth a chat with your pharmacist, not a cause for alarm.

An association is not a deficiency. Educational only — don't start or stop anything without professional guidance.
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 $0.632 $31.58 / 50 g
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo $0.8499 $42.50 / 50 g
Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 $1.13 $56.36 / 50 g
NADAC price history (per g) — tap or hover for the price & month
Dec 2025 Mar 2026 Jun 2026 Sep 2026 $0.725 $0.632
▼ Down 10% over the last 10 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
62332-0708-31 62332-708-31 Main listing 1 CAN in 1 CARTON / 100 g in 1 CAN $0.6734 / g $67.34 2024-08-22 — Active
62332-0708-50 You're viewing this 1 CAN in 1 CARTON / 50 g in 1 CAN $0.6316 / g $31.58 2024-08-22 — Active

This pack has the lowest per-g cost of the 2 priced pack sizes ($0.6316 NADAC).

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in this package?
This package is listed by the FDA — 1 can in 1 carton / 50 g in 1 can.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Betamethasone valerate 1.2 mg/g Aerosol, Foam?
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
Betamethasone Valerate 1.2 mg/g 45802-0053-01 Padagis 1 can $0.632 AB Availability likely —
Betamethasone Valerate 1.2 mg/g 51672-4188-03 Sun 1 can $0.632 AB Availability likely —
Betamethasone valerate 1.2 mg/gthis 62332-0708-50 Alembic 1 can $0.632 AB Availability likely —
Betamethasone Valerate 1.2 mg/g 70700-0141-19 Xiromed, 1 canister $0.632 AB Availability likely —
Betamethasone valerate 1.2 mg/g 46708-0708-31 Alembic 1 can — AB 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

🏛️
2024
On the market since
Aug 2024
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
2 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.

🧪 Avoiding an ingredient? See Betamethasone 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 3K9958V90M
    A liquid solvent derived from fermentation or chemical synthesis. In medicines, alcohol dissolves active ingredients, helps preserve the product, and improves how the body absorbs certain drugs.
  • UNII XF417D3PSL
    Anhydrous citric acid is a sour, crystalline powder derived from citric acid with water removed. In medicines, it acts as a buffer to control pH, adds tartness to improve taste, and helps tablets disintegrate.
  • UNII 936JST6JCN
    Cetyl alcohol is a waxy, fatty substance derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as an emulsifier and thickener in medicines, helping blend oil and water components and giving products a smooth, creamy texture.
  • UNII CAL22UVI4M
    A synthetic emulsifier derived from sorbitol and fatty acids. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together and improves the texture and stability of the medicine.
  • UNII EE90ONI6FF
    Potassium citrate is a salt derived from citric acid and potassium. In medicines, it acts as a buffer to adjust and maintain the pH balance of the product, helping keep it stable and palatable.
  • 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 2KR89I4H1Y
    Stearyl alcohol is a waxy, fatty substance derived from natural oils or made synthetically. It acts as an emulsifier and thickener in medicines, helping mix ingredients together and give the product the right texture.
  • 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.

8 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

LabelerAlembic Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Application holderALEMBIC PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
FDA applicationANDA215832 (ANDA)
Labeler code62332
First marketedAug 2024
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio492 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 28 words ▾

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Betamethasone valerate foam, 0.12% is a medium potency topical corticosteroid indicated for relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses of the scalp.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 134 words ▾

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Note: For proper dispensing of foam, can must be inverted. For application to the scalp invert can and dispense a small amount of betamethasone valerate foam, 0.12% onto a saucer or other cool surface. Do not dispense directly onto hands as foam will begin to melt immediately upon contact with warm skin.

Pick up small amounts of foam with fingers and gently massage into affected area until foam disappears. Repeat until entire affected scalp area is treated. Apply twice daily, once in the morning and once at night.

As with other corticosteroids, therapy should be discontinued when control is achieved. If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, reassessment of the diagnosis may be necessary. Betamethasone valerate foam, 0.12% should not be used with occlusive dressings unless directed by a physician.

⛔ Contraindications 25 words ▾

CONTRAINDICATIONS Betamethasone valerate foam, 0.12% is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to betamethasone valerate, to other corticosteroids, or to any ingredient in this preparation.

🤒 Adverse Reactions 193 words ▾

ADVERSE REACTIONS The most frequent adverse event was burning/itching/stinging at the application site; the incidence and severity of this event were as follows: Incidence and severity of burning/itching/stinging Product Total incidence Maximum severity Mild Moderate Severe Betamethasone Valerate Foam n = 63 34 (54%) 28 (44%) 5 (8%) 1 (2%) Betamethasone Valerate Lotion n = 63 33 (52%) 26 (41%) 6 (10%) 1 (2%) Placebo Foam n = 32 24 (75%) 13 (41%) 7 (22%) 4 (12%) Placebo Lotion n=30 20 (67%) 12 (40%) 5 (17%) 3 (10%) Other adverse events which were considered to be possibly, probably, or definitely related to betamethasone valerate foam occurred in 1 patient each; these were paresthesia, pruritus, acne, alopecia, and conjunctivitis.

The following additional local adverse reactions have been reported with topical corticosteroids, and they may occur more frequently with the use of occlusive dressings. These reactions are listed in an approximately decreasing order of occurrence: irritation; dryness; folliculitis; acneiform eruptions; hypopigmentation; perioral dermatitis; allergic contact dermatitis; secondary infection; skin atrophy; striae; and miliaria. 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.

🆘 Overdosage 20 words ▾

OVERDOSAGE Topically applied betamethasone valerate foam, 0.12% can be absorbed in sufficient amounts to produce systemic effects. (See PRECAUTIONS ).

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 208 words ▾

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Like other topical corticosteroids, betamethasone valerate foam 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: Topical corticosteroids can be absorbed from intact healthy skin.

The extent of percutaneous absorption of topical corticosteroids is determined by many factors, including the vehicle and the integrity of the epidermal barrier. Occlusion, inflammation and/or other disease processes in the skin may also increase percutaneous absorption. The use of pharmacodynamic endpoints for assessing the systemic exposure of topical corticosteroids is necessary due to the fact that circulating levels are well below the level of detection.

Once absorbed through the skin, topical corticosteroids are handled through pharmacokinetic pathways similar to systemically administered corticosteroids. They are metabolized, primarily in the liver, and are then excreted by the kidneys. In addition, some corticosteroids and their metabolites are also excreted in the bile.

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling ~3 min read ▾

HOW SUPPLIED Betamethasone valerate foam, 0.12% contains 1.2 mg of betamethasone valerate, USP per gram. It is white to off white foam available as follows: NDC 62332-708-50 carton containing one 50 g aluminum can NDC 62332-708-31 carton containing one 100 g aluminum can Store at 20 ° to 25 ° C (68 ° to 77 ° F); excursions permitted between 15 ° to 30 ° C (59 ° to 86 ° F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. WARNING FLAMMABLE.

AVOID FIRE, FLAME OR SMOKING DURING AND IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING APPLICATION. Keep this and all medication out of the reach of children. Contents under pressure.

Do not puncture or incinerate container. Do not expose to heat or store at temperatures above 120°F (49°C). Manufactured for: Alembic Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Bedminster, NJ 07921, USA Manufactured by: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited (Derma Division), Karakhadi, Vadodara 391450, India. Mfg. License No.: G/25/2216 PATIENT INFORMATION Betamethasone Valerate (bay'' ta meth' a sone val' er ate) Foam, 0.12% About Betamethasone Valerate Foam, 0.12% Your doctor has prescribed betamethasone valerate foam, 0.12%, for the relief of corticosteroid-responsive skin conditions of the scalp.

Betamethasone valerate foam, 0.12% works because its active ingredient is betamethasone valerate, 0.12%. Betamethasone belongs to a group of medicines known as topical corticosteroids. These agents are used to reduce the inflammation, redness, swelling, itching, and tenderness associated with dermatologic conditions.

Other ingredients in betamethasone valerate foam, 0.12% include cetyl alcohol, citric acid, ethanol, polysorbate 60, potassium citrate, propylene glycol, purified water, and stearyl alcohol. The foam is dispensed from an aluminum can that is pressurized by a hydrocarbon propellant (propane and butane). If you answer YES to one or more of the following questions, tell your doctor (or pharmacist) before using this medicine, so you can get advice about what to do.

Are you allergic to any of the ingredients contained in betamethasone valerate foam, 0.12%? Are you pregnant? Planning on becoming pregnant while using betamethasone valerate foam, 0.12%?

Or are you breastfeeding? Do you think you have an infection on your scalp? How to apply betamethasone valerate foam, 0.12% Turn the can upside down and dispense a small amount of betamethasone valerate foam, 0.12% onto a clean saucer or other cool, clean surface.

Do not dispense directly onto hands, as foam will begin to melt immediately upon contact with warm skin. Pick up small amounts of foam with fingers and gently massage into affected area until foam disappears. Repeat until entire affected scalp area is treated.

Apply twice daily, once in the morning and once at night. Use sparingly—only enough to cover the affected areas. Gently massage the foam in until it is absorbed and allow the areas to dry naturally.

When applying to the scalp, move the hair away so that the foam can be applied directly to each affected area. Wash your hands immediately after applying betamethasone valerate foam, 0.12%, and discard any unused dispensed medication. Do not wash or rinse the treated areas immediately after applying betamethasone valerate foam, 0.12%.

Do not use this medication for any condition other than the one for which it was prescribed. Betamethasone valerate foam, 0.12% is for external use only. Keep the foam away from your eyes, as it will sting.

If the foam gets into your eyes, rinse well with cold water. If the stinging continues, contact your doctor immediately. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT BETAMETHASONE VALERATE FOAM, 0.12%: What to do if you miss an application If you forget to apply betamethasone valerate foam, 0.12% at the scheduled time, use it as soon as you remember, and then go back to your regular schedule.

If you remember at or about the time of your next daily application, apply that dose and continue with your normal application schedule. If you miss several doses, tell your doctor at your next appointment.… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

📋 Description 135 words ▾

DESCRIPTION Betamethasone valerate foam, 0.12% contains betamethasone valerate, a synthetic corticosteroid, for topical dermatologic use. The corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used topically as anti-inflammatory agents. Betamethasone valerate is 9α-fluoro-11ß,17,21-trihydroxy-16ß-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione-17-valerate, with the empirical formula C 27 H 37 FO 6 , a molecular weight of 476.58.

The following is the chemical structure: Betamethasone valerate Betamethasone valerate, USP is a white to almost-white, crystalline powder, and is practically insoluble in water, freely soluble in acetone and in chloroform, soluble in alcohol, and slightly soluble in benzene and in ether. Betamethasone valerate foam, 0.12%, contains 1.2 mg betamethasone valerate, USP, per gram in a thermolabile hydroethanolic foam vehicle consisting of cetyl alcohol, citric acid, ethanol (60.4%), polysorbate 60, potassium citrate, propylene glycol, purified water, and stearyl alcohol pressurized with a hydrocarbon (propane/butane) propellant.

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⚠️ Precautions ~3 min read ▾

PRECAUTIONS General: Systemic absorption of topical corticosteroids has caused reversible hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis suppression with the potential for glucocorticosteroid insufficiency after withdrawal of treatment. Manifestations of Cushing's syndrome, hyperglycemia, and glucosuria can also be produced in some patients by systemic absorption of topical corticosteroids while on treatment. 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 applying a topical steroid to a large surface area or to areas under occlusion should be evaluated periodically for evidence of HPA axis suppression. 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 steroid. Recovery of HPA axis function is generally prompt upon discontinuation of topical corticosteroids.

Infrequently, signs and symptoms of glucocorticosteroid insufficiency may occur requiring 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, betamethasone valerate foam 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.

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, use of betamethasone valerate foam, 0.12% should be discontinued until the infection has been adequately controlled. Information for Patients: 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. This medication should not be used for any disorder other than that for which it was prescribed.

The treated scalp area should not be bandaged or otherwise covered or wrapped so as to be occlusive unless directed by the physician. Patients should report to their physician any signs of local adverse reactions. As with other corticosteroids, therapy should be discontinued when control is achieved.

If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, contact 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, and Impairment of Fertility: Long-term animal studies have not been performed to evaluate the carcinogenic potential or the effect on fertility of betamethasone valerate. Betamethasone was genotoxic in the in vitro human peripheral blood lymphocyte chromosome aberration assay with metabolic activation and in the in vivo mouse bone marrow micronucleus assay.

Pregnancy: 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 in laboratory animals. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.

Therefore, betamethasone valerate foam 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: Syste… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

🔬 Clinical Studies 165 words ▾

CLINICAL STUDIES The safety and efficacy of betamethasone valerate foam has been demonstrated in a four-week trial. An adequate and well-controlled clinical trial was conducted in 190 patients with moderate to severe scalp psoriasis. Patients were treated twice daily for four weeks with betamethasone valerate foam, Placebo foam, a commercially available betamethasone valerate lotion 0.12% (formerly expressed as 0.1% betamethasone), or Placebo lotion.

At four weeks of treatment, study results of 159 patients demonstrated that the efficacy of betamethasone valerate foam in treating scalp psoriasis is superior to that of Placebo foam, and is comparable to that of a currently marketed BMV lotion (see Table below). Subjects with Target Lesion Parameter Clear at Endpoint Betamethasone Valerate Foam n (%) BMV Lotion n (%) Placebo Foam n (%) Scaling 30 (47%) 22 (35%) 2 (6%) Erythema 26 (41%) 16 (25%) 2 (6%) Plaque Thickness 42 (66%) 25 (40%) 5 (16%) Investigator's Global: Subjects Completely Clear or Almost Clear at Endpoint 43 (67%) 29 (46%) 6 (19%)

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel ~1 min read ▾

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 62332-708-50 Betamethasone Valerate Foam, 0.12% Rx only 50 grams FOR DERMATOLOGIC USE ONLY. NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC USE. Invert can and then press firmly to dispense.

Description: Betamethasone Valerate Foam, 0.12%, contains 1.2 mg betamethasone valerate, USP, per gram in a thermolabile hydroethanolic foam vehicle consisting of cetyl alcohol, citric acid, ethanol (60.4%), polysorbate 60, potassium citrate, propylene glycol, purified water, and stearyl alcohol pressurized with a hydrocarbon (propane/butane) propellant. Usual Dosage: See accompanying prescribing information. For application to the scalp, invert can and dispense a small amount of betamethasone valerate foam, 0.12% onto a saucer or other cool surface.

(Do not dispense directly onto hands, as foam will begin to melt immediately upon contact with warm skin.) Pick up small amounts of foam with fingers and gently massage into affected area until foam disappears. Repeat until entire affected scalp area is treated. Apply twice daily, once in the morning and once at night.

WARNING: FLAMMABLE. AVOID FIRE, FLAME, OR SMOKING DURING AND IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING APPLICATION. Keep away from eyes or other mucous membranes.

Keep this and all medication out of the reach of children. Contents under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate container.

Do not expose to heat or store at temperatures above 120°F (49°C). Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted between 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. CFC FREE Manufactured for: Alembic Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Bedminster, NJ 07921, USA Manufactured by: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited (Derma Division), Karakhadi, Vadodara 391450, India. Mfg. License No.: G/25/2216 Questions: Call at 1-866-210-9797.

Side effects should be reported to this number. NDC 62332-708-50 Betamethasone Valerate Foam, 0.12% Rx only 50 grams FOR DERMATOLOGIC USE ONLY. NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC USE.

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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
13
Units reimbursed last 4 qtrs
750
Gross reimbursed last 4 qtrs
$637.39
Avg / prescription
$49.03
Avg / unit
$0.8499
Latest quarter Q1 2026
0Rx
Medicaid pays / g
$0.8499
gross reimbursed
vs
NADAC / g
$0.6316
acquisition cost
=
Spread
+$0.2183
+35% 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 ⓘ
100% FFS
Fee-for-service · 13 Rx Managed care · 0 Rx
State Medicaid map
Alaska: no data reported AK Maine: no data reported ME Washington: no data reported WA Idaho: no data reported ID Montana: no data reported MT North Dakota: no data reported ND Minnesota: no data reported MN Wisconsin: no data reported WI Michigan: no data reported MI New York: 750 units · 3.8 per 100k residents NY Vermont: no data reported VT New Hampshire: no data reported NH Oregon: no data reported OR Nevada: no data reported NV Wyoming: no data reported WY South Dakota: no data reported SD Iowa: no data reported IA Illinois: no data reported IL Indiana: no data reported IN Ohio: no data reported OH Pennsylvania: no data reported PA New Jersey: no data reported NJ Massachusetts: no data reported MA California: no data reported CA Utah: no data reported UT Colorado: no data reported CO Nebraska: no data reported NE Missouri: no data reported MO Kentucky: no data reported KY West Virginia: no data reported WV Virginia: no data reported VA Maryland: no data reported MD Connecticut: no data reported CT Rhode Island: no data reported RI Arizona: no data reported AZ New Mexico: no data reported NM Kansas: no data reported KS Arkansas: no data reported AR Tennessee: no data reported TN North Carolina: no data reported NC South Carolina: no data reported SC Delaware: no data reported DE Oklahoma: no data reported OK Louisiana: no data reported LA Mississippi: no data reported MS Alabama: no data reported AL Georgia: no data reported GA D.C.: no data reported DC Hawaii: no data reported HI Texas: no data reported TX Florida: no data reported FL
Units reimbursed · per 100k residents
3.83.8
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 New York 3.8 /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.
1 can62332-0708-31 25 Rx · $3,101
Drug total (last 4 qtrs): 38 Rx · 3,250 units · $3,738 gross reimbursed
Tap a pack size to open its page. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data, last 4 quarters.

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

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Betamethasone Valerate — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 6 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 Betamethasone Valerate. 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
$1.98M
Claims incl. refills
63K
Beneficiaries
49.4K
Spend / beneficiary
$40.10
Spend / claim
$31.44
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.