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Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g Cream — NDC 71656-0042-15 package photo

Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g Cream

by Saptalis Pharmaceuticals, LLC. · 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (71656-042-15) / 15 g in 1 TUBE
NDC 71656-0042-15
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 71656-042-15 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains15 g in 1 tube Cost per g$0.1002 NADAC Per package$1.50 / 15 g Pack sizes4 compare ↓
Also priced by: Medicaid pays $0.3298/unit · Part D plans $0.1230/unit — full pricing hub ↓
Rx only Generic On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
📋 All sources & update times →
⚠️
Other active recalls for Triamcinolone Acetonide (different manufacturers) — 1 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class II · Sep 28, 2023 — Presence of Particulate Matter: A product complaint of a piece of glass was identified in a vial. The piece of glass appears to be roughly 1 cm x 0.5 cm inside the vial. (Eugia US LLC) · FDA recall D-0041-2024
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 71656-042-15
Product NDC 71656-042
11-digit billing NDC 71656004215
NCPDP billing unit GM — per gram (weight)
RxCUI 1014314
UNII F446C597KA
Application # ANDA040671
SPL Set ID 8cbde037-da83-4390-8465-7e383eee9287
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 2023-09-27
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form CREAM
Substance TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE
GPI-14 90550085103710
GCN Seq No 007594
GCN 31232
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 0.1% CREAM
FDB brand name Triamcinolone Acetonide
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
TE code (Orange Book) AT · RLD · RS
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 71656-042-15 — 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 → 71656-0042-15. 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.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerSaptalis Pharmaceuticals, LLC.
Application holderMICRO LABS LTD
FDA applicationANDA040671 (ANDA)
Labeler code71656
First marketedSep 2023
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio11 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.

🩺 Clinical

Label name TRIAMCINOLONE 0.1% CREAM Ingredient Triamcinolone Acetonide
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Nutrient depletion considerations

Triamcinolone Acetonide 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.

🧪 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 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 8CRQ2TH63M
    Isopropyl palmitate is an oily liquid derived from palm oil. It acts as an emollient and lubricant in medicines, helping soften the skin or improve how the product spreads and flows.
  • 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 A2I8C7HI9T
    Methylparaben is a preservative derived from benzoic acid that prevents growth of bacteria, fungi, and mold in medicines. It extends the product's shelf life and maintains safety during storage.
  • 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 STI11B5A2X
    Polysorbate 40 is a synthetic emulsifier derived from sorbitol and fatty acids. It helps keep oils and water mixed together in liquid medications and also improves how the product flows.
  • 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 MZM1I680W0
    Propylene glycol stearate is a waxy substance made by combining stearic acid with propylene glycol. It acts as an emulsifier to help blend oil and water ingredients, and also serves as a thickener or stabilizer in the medicine.
  • UNII Z8IX2SC1OH
    Propylparaben is a chemical preservative used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and personal care products. It helps extend shelf life and maintain product safety during storage.
  • UNII X045WJ989B
    Sorbic acid is a preservative derived from berries that prevents mold, yeast, and bacterial growth in medicines. It keeps the product stable and safe during storage.
  • UNII 77K6Z421KU
    Sorbitan monopalmitate is an emulsifier made from sorbitol, a natural sugar alcohol, combined with palmitic acid. It helps mix oil and water ingredients together in medications and keeps them evenly blended throughout the product's shelf life.
  • 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.
  • UNII TTV12P4NEE
    Xanthan gum is a thickening and stabilizing ingredient made from fermented corn or other sugars. It's added to medicines to improve texture, prevent separation of liquids and solids, and help the product stay consistent.

14 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 DailyMedingredient 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.

💲 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 $0.100 $1.50 / 15 g
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo $0.3298 $4.95 / 15 g
Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 $0.1230 $1.85 / 15 g
NADAC price history (per g) — tap or hover for the price & month
Dec 2023 Dec 2025 Apr 2026 Aug 2026 $0.171 $0.099
▼ Down 41% over the last 12 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.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 45802-0064-05 Padagis 454 g $0.028 AT Availability likely save 72%
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 45802-0055-05 Padagis 454 g $0.035 AT Availability likely save 65%
triamcinolone acetonide 1 mg/g 00168-0004-15 E. 1 tube $0.100 AT Availability likely
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 00713-0225-15 Cosette 1 tube $0.100 AT Discontinued
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 16714-0986-01 NorthStar 1 tube $0.100 AT Availability likely
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 21922-0062-04 Encube 1 tube $0.100 AT Availability likely
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 33342-0329-15 Macleods 1 tube $0.100 AT Availability likely
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 51672-1282-01 Sun 1 tube $0.100 AT Availability likely
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 67877-0251-15 Ascend 15 g $0.100 AT Availability likely
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/gthis 71656-0042-15 Saptalis 1 tube $0.100 AT Availability likely
Triamcinolone acetonide 1 mg/g 33342-0333-15 Macleods 1 tube $0.119 AT Availability likely +19%
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 51672-1284-01 Sun 1 tube $0.119 AT Availability likely +19%
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 00713-0228-15 Cosette 1 tube $0.119 AT Availability likely +19%
Triamcinolone acetonide 1 mg/g 16714-0276-01 NorthStar 1 tube $0.119 AT Availability likely +19%
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 21922-0063-04 Encube 1 tube $0.119 AT Availability likely +19%
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 00168-0006-15 E. 15 g $0.119 AT Availability likely +19%
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 64980-0320-05 Rising 1 tube $2.686 AT Availability likely +2581%
Triderm 1 mg/g 00316-0170-01 Crown 1 tube AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone acetonide 1 mg/g 50090-0162-00 A-S 80 g AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone acetonide 1 mg/g 50090-0228-00 A-S 15 g AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone acetonide 1 mg/g 50090-2106-00 A-S 30000 mg AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 50090-6547-00 A-S 1 tube AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 50090-6566-00 A-S 454 g AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 52817-0811-15 TruPharma, 1 tube AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 61919-0234-30 Direct_Rx 30 g AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 61919-0650-15 DIRECTRX 15 g AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone acetonide 1 mg/g 63187-0025-15 Proficient 15 g AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 63187-0053-15 Proficient 15 g AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 63187-0870-15 Proficient 1 tube FDA listed
Triamcinolone acetonide 1 mg/g 63629-8778-01 Bryant 15 g AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone acetonide 1 mg/g 63629-8779-01 Bryant 30 g AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone acetonide 1 mg/g 63629-8780-01 Bryant 80 g AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone acetonide 1 mg/g 63629-8781-01 Bryant 454 g AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 63629-9573-01 Bryant 454 g AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 63629-9574-01 Bryant 1 tube AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 66267-0933-80 NuCare 80 g FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 68071-2736-03 NuCare 1 tube AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 68071-3666-03 NuCare 1 tube AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 68071-3852-08 NuCare 1 tube AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 68071-3982-05 NuCare 1 tube AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 68071-4383-05 NuCare 15 g FDA listed
triamcinolone acetonide 1 mg/g 68071-4391-03 NuCare 30 g AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 68071-4945-05 NuCare 15 g AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 68462-0131-17 Glenmark 1 tube FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 68788-7797-01 Preferred 1 tube AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 68788-8350-01 Preferred 1 tube AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 68788-8356-00 Preferred 1 tube AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 68788-8753-01 Preferred 1 tube AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 70518-1524-00 REMEDYREPACK 15 g AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 70518-2285-00 REMEDYREPACK 1 tube AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 70518-2403-00 REMEDYREPACK 1 tube AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 70518-2963-00 REMEDYREPACK 1 tube AT Discontinued
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 70518-4527-00 REMEDYREPACK 1 tube AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 71205-0627-15 Proficient 1 tube AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone acetonide 1 mg/g 71335-2211-01 Bryant 454 g AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 71335-2712-01 Bryant 454 g AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 71335-2713-01 Bryant 80 g AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 72162-1386-04 Bryant 1 tube AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone acetonide 1 mg/g 72162-1832-03 Bryant 30 g AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 72189-0039-80 Direct_Rx 80 g AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 72189-0277-15 Direct_Rx 15 g AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 72189-0330-80 Direct 80 g AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 72189-0571-80 Direct_rx 80 g AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 72189-0670-30 Direct_rx 30 g AT FDA listed
Dermavyx 72835-0777-02 V2 1 kit FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 76420-0203-15 Asclemed 1 tube AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 76420-0348-00 Asclemed 454 g AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 82804-0071-30 Proficient 1 tube AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 82804-0145-30 Proficient 1 tube AT FDA listed
Triadermex 84460-0100-08 Florrax 1 kit FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 50090-2244-00 A-S 1 tube AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone acetonide 1 mg/g 50090-6978-00 A-S 1 tube AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 68462-0797-17 Glenmark 1 tube FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 71205-0108-15 Proficient 1 tube AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 68071-4286-05 NuCare 15 g FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 50090-3508-00 A-S 1 tube AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 68071-1872-08 NuCare 80 g AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 70518-3689-00 REMEDYREPACK 1 tube AT FDA listed
Kourzeq 1 mg/g 82682-0001-05 MidAmerica 1 tube AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 76420-0361-00 Asclemed 454 g AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 82804-0079-30 Proficient 1 tube AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 50090-4761-00 A-S 1 tube AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 50090-7679-00 A-S 1 tube AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 61919-0619-15 DIRECTRX 15 g AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 72162-2336-02 Bryant 1 tube AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 67296-1927-01 RedpharmDrug 1 tube AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone acetonide 1 mg/g 68071-2362-05 NuCare 1 tube AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 68788-8386-05 Preferred 1 tube AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone Acetonide 1 mg/g 85766-0244-15 Sportpharm 1 tube AT FDA listed
Triamcinolone acetonide 1 mg/g 67296-2327-01 Redpharm 1 tube 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

🏛️
2023
On the market since
Sep 2023
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
3 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.

🗺️ 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 71656-0042-15, 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
6K
Units reimbursed last 4 qtrs
146K
Gross reimbursed last 4 qtrs
$48.1K
Avg / prescription
$8.08
Avg / unit
$0.3298
Latest quarter Q1 2026
1KRx
Medicaid pays / g
$0.3298
gross reimbursed
vs
NADAC / g
$0.1002
acquisition cost
=
Spread
+$0.2296
+229% 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
50% FFS 50% MCO
Fee-for-service · 2,955 Rx Managed care · 3,004 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: 345 units · 6.0 per 100k residents MN Wisconsin: no data reported WI Michigan: 5,295 units · 52.8 per 100k residents MI New York: 66,605 units · 340 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: 255 units · 2.0 per 100k residents IL Indiana: no data reported IN Ohio: no data reported OH Pennsylvania: 7,844 units · 60.5 per 100k residents PA New Jersey: 32,733 units · 352 per 100k residents NJ Massachusetts: no data reported MA California: 7,390 units · 19.0 per 100k residents CA Utah: no data reported UT Colorado: no data reported CO Nebraska: no data reported NE Missouri: no data reported MO Kentucky: 3,379 units · 74.7 per 100k residents KY West Virginia: no data reported WV Virginia: 1,065 units · 12.2 per 100k residents VA Maryland: 4,380 units · 70.9 per 100k residents MD Connecticut: 3,690 units · 102 per 100k residents 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: 3,180 units · 10.4 per 100k residents TX Florida: 2,280 units · 10.1 per 100k residents FL
Units reimbursed · per 100k residents
2.0352
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 Jersey 352 /100k
2 New York 340 /100k
3 Connecticut 102 /100k
4 Kentucky 74.7 /100k
5 Maryland 70.9 /100k
6 Pennsylvania 60.5 /100k
7 Michigan 52.8 /100k
8 California 19.0 /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 tube71656-0042-30 7,329 Rx · $79,240
1 tube this page71656-0042-15 5,959 Rx · $48,147
1 tube71656-0042-80 2,952 Rx · $39,943
454 g71656-0042-16 No Medicaid data
Drug total (last 4 qtrs): 16,240 Rx · 635,825 units · $167,330 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 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.

🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for Triamcinolone Acetonide — the ingredient across all brands.

Top reported reactions

Pruritus2,650
Rash2,534
Pain2,232
Fatigue2,133
Nausea2,043
Headache1,916
Condition Aggravated1,747

Reporter sex

31,697 reports
Male · 34%
Female · 66%
Unknown · 0%

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization6,577
Death3,076
Disabling2,415
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2019 2021 2023 2026 4,201 0
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Per unit Per pack Marketing startStatus
71656-0042-15 You're viewing this 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (71656-042-15) / 15 g in 1 TUBE $0.1002 / g $1.50 2023-08-11 Active
71656-0042-16 454 g in 1 JAR (71656-042-16) 2023-08-11 Active
71656-0042-30 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (71656-042-30) / 30 g in 1 TUBE $0.0803 / g $2.41 2023-08-11 Active
71656-0042-80 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (71656-042-80) / 80 g in 1 TUBE $0.0465 / g $3.72 2023-08-11 Active

Per g, this pack runs about 115% above the cheapest pack (NDC 71656-0042-80, $0.0465 vs $0.1002 NADAC).

This pack accounts for about 37% of this product's recent Medicaid fills; the largest share goes to a different pack size. See all packs ↓

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NDC 71656-0042-15 is listed by the FDA — 1 tube in 1 carton / 15 g in 1 tube.
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🎯 Indications and Usage 22 words

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Triamcinolone acetonide cream, USP 0.1% is indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 188 words

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Apply triamcinolone acetonide cream, USP 0.1% to the affected area two to three times daily. Rub in gently. Occlusive Dressing Technique Occlusive dressings may be used for the management of psoriasis or other recalcitrant conditions.

Gently rub a small amount of cream into the lesion until it disappears. Reapply the preparation leaving a thin coating on 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 cream 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 cream 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 77 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. These 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. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Saptalis Pharmaceuticals, LLC. at 1-833-727-8254 or FDA at 1-­800‑FDA‑1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

🆘 Overdosage 19 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 58 words

HOW SUPPLIED Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream, USP 0.1%: tubes containing 15 g (NDC 71656-042-15), 30 g (NDC 71656-042-30), and 80 g (NDC 71656-042-80); and jars containing 454 g (NDC 71656-042-16) of cream. Storage Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Avoid freezing. Distributed by: Saptalis Pharmaceuticals, LLC. Hauppauge, NY 11788 PPM-0032 Rev. 09/24-R2

📋 Description 94 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.

Structural formula: C 24 H 31 FO 6 MW 434.50 Each gram of 0.1% triamcinolone acetonide cream, USP provides 1 mg of triamcinolone acetonide, USP in a cream base containing cetyl alcohol, isopropyl palmitate, methylparaben, mineral oil/lanolin alcohol, polysorbate 40, propylparaben, propylene glycol, propylene glycol monostearate, purified water, sorbic acid, sorbitan monopalmitate, stearyl alcohol and xanthan gum. Structure

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