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desoximetasone 2.5 mg/g Cream — NDC 70771-1437-3 (Billing 70771-1437-03)

by Zydus Lifesciences Limited · 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 60 g in 1 TUBE

This is a package of desoximetasone 2.5 mg/g Cream from Zydus Lifesciences Limited, marketed since Feb 2019 and currently FDA-listed.

NDC 70771-1437-03
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 70771-1437-3 billing pads the package segment with a zero
This package
Contains60 g in 1 tube Pack sizes3 compare ↓
Also priced by: Part D plans $0.7357/unit — full pricing hub ↓
Product page 70771-1437-00 Also comes in: 100 g 70771-1437-0 15 g 70771-1437-1
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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NDC database record

One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 70771-1437-3 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human prescription drug
Code segments
70771 labeler · 1437 product · 3 package
Package marketed since
Feb 12, 2019
Sample package
No — commercial package
Listing certified through
Dec 31, 2026
Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
3 7077114373 3
FDA record last changed
Jul 24, 2026

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 70771-1437-3
Product NDC 70771-1437
11-digit billing NDC 70771143703
RxCUI 197574
UNII 4E07GXB7AU
Application # ANDA205620
SPL Set ID b780701b-5572-48bc-a5f4-00248eaddd3b
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 2019-02-12
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form CREAM
Substance DESOXIMETASONE
TE code (Orange Book) AB · RLD · RS
Quick answers
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 197574
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 70771-1437-3 — a 5-4-1 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 package segment → 70771-1437-03. 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, 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

📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Desoximetasone topical is used to treat the redness, swelling, itching, 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). Desoximetasone 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. Creams, gels and ointments calm inflamed, itchy skin from conditions that respond to steroids. The spray is used for plaque psoriasis in adults 18 and ol...
  • You put a thin film on the affected skin, usually twice a day, and rub it in gently. Don't cover the spray area with a bandage unless your doctor tells you to. Keep it away from yo...
  • Stop when your skin is under control. The label doesn't recommend using the spray beyond 4 weeks. Avoid your face, armpits and groin, and don't use it on skin that has thinned.
  • The most common are dryness, irritation and itching where you apply it. Call your doctor if you notice vision changes, thinning skin, stretch marks, or signs of infection.
📖 Read our full Desoximetasone guide →

Supplement & herbal interactions

Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Desoximetasone — tap one for details:

Dimethylsulfoxide (dmso)Moderate Turpentine OilModerate AlchemillaMinor
🌿 Every supplement checked against Desoximetasone (3 interactions) — ranked by severity →
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 Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 $0.7357 $44.14 / 60 g
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
70771-1437-00 70771-1437-0 Main listing 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 100 g in 1 TUBE 2019-02-12 — Active
70771-1437-01 70771-1437-1 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 15 g in 1 TUBE 2019-02-12 — Active
70771-1437-03 You're viewing this 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 60 g in 1 TUBE 2019-02-12 — Active

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in this package?
This package is listed by the FDA — 1 tube in 1 carton / 60 g in 1 tube.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of desoximetasone 2.5 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.

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
desoximetasone 2.5 mg/g 72578-0095-01 Viona 1 tube $0.369 AB Availability likely —
desoximetasone 2.5 mg/g 45802-0496-14 Padagis 1 tube $0.369 AB Availability likely —
Desoximetasone 2.5 mg/g 68180-0946-01 Lupin 1 tube $0.369 AB Availability likely —
Desoximetasone 2.5 mg/g 00472-0479-15 Actavis 1 tube $0.369 AB Availability likely —
Desoximetasone 2.5 mg/g 00472-0478-15 Actavis 1 tube $0.394 — Discontinued —
Desoximetasone 2.5 mg/g 45802-0495-35 Padagis 1 tube $0.398 AB Availability likely —
Desoximetasone 2.5 mg/g 68180-0950-01 Lupin 1 tube $0.398 AB Availability likely —
Desoximetasone 2.5 mg/g 71656-0087-15 Saptalis 15 tubes $0.398 AB Availability likely —
desoximetasone 2.5 mg/g 72578-0091-01 Viona 1 tube $0.398 AB Availability likely —
Desoximetasone 2.5 mg/g 51672-1270-01 Sun 1 tube $0.410 AB Availability likely —
Desoximetasone 2.5 mg/g 68462-0531-17 Glenmark 15 g $0.680 — FDA listed —
Desoximetasone 2.5 mg/g 51672-1262-01 Sun 1 tube $0.680 — FDA listed —
Desoximetasone 2.5 mg/g 50090-0597-00 A-S 1 tube — AB FDA listed —
Desoximetasone 2.5 mg/g 50090-5571-00 A-S 1 tube — AB FDA listed —
Desoximetasone 2.5 mg/g 63187-0646-15 Proficient 1 tube — AB FDA listed —
desoximetasone 2.5 mg/gthis 70771-1437-03 Zydus 1 tube — AB FDA listed —
Desoximetasone 2.5 mg/g 71205-0271-15 Proficient 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Desoximetasone 2.5 mg/g 72162-2330-02 Bryant 1 tube — AB FDA listed —
Desoximetasone 2.5 mg/g 40032-0024-60 Novel 1 tube — AB FDA listed —
desoximetasone 2.5 mg/g 63629-8641-01 Bryant 1 tube — AB FDA listed —
desoximetasone 2.5 mg/g 70771-1166-00 Zydus 1 tube — AB FDA listed —
desoximetasone 2.5 mg/g 63629-8642-01 Bryant 1 tube — AB FDA listed —
desoximetasone 2.5 mg/g 72162-1414-02 Bryant 1 tube — 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

🏛️
2019
On the market since
Feb 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.

What it looks like

Color White
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

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 Desoximetasone 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 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 7FLD91C86K
    Edetate disodium is a chemical compound that binds and removes certain metal ions. In medicines, it acts as a preservative and stabilizer by preventing metals like calcium from interfering with the product's shelf life and consistency.
  • UNII 0RE8K4LNJS
    Isopropyl myristate is an oily liquid made from coconut or palm oil. It's used in medicines as an emollient and penetration enhancer to help the medicine absorb through skin or improve spreadability in topical products.
  • 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 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.

7 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

LabelerZydus Lifesciences Limited
Application holderZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LTD
FDA applicationANDA205620 (ANDA)
Labeler code70771
First marketedFeb 2019
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio720 products on file

More NDCs from Zydus Lifesciences Limited labeler code 70771

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. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 22 words ▾

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 70771-1437-1 in tube of 15gm Desoximetasone Cream USP, 0.25% Rx only 15 gm Desoximetasone Cream USP, 0.25%

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

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

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Desoximetasone — 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 Desoximetasone. 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
$632.4K
Claims incl. refills
9K
Beneficiaries
7.4K
Spend / beneficiary
$85.57
Spend / claim
$69.95
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.

About this NDC listing & data coverage

Finished prescription product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data ✓ Available
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The form printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed is the one the FDA registered. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero and the dashes are dropped. The Identity section at the top of this page lists each form of this code.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Zydus Lifesciences Limited. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 2 other package presentations of this same product, including 1 tube (70771-1437-00), 1 tube (70771-1437-01). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Zydus Lifesciences Limited is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.
← 70771-1431-00 · Zydus 70771-1447-01 · Zydus →
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.