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Dexamethasone
Generic for: Ciprodex, Decadron, Dexasone, Dexium, Dextenza, Dexycu, Hemady, Maxidex, Maxitrol, Ozurdex, Poly-Dex, Tobradex, Tresaderm
💰 Pharmacy Cost Benchmark
$0.21 / tablet
30-day estimate: $6.30 · 90-day: $18.90
Source: NADAC (CMS) · Effective: 2026-02-18
Pricing shown is for a therapeutically equivalent product (same active ingredient, strength, and dose form). Equivalent NDC: 00054-4184-25
Pricing resolved from a therapeutically equivalent NDC via RxCUI because the exact package lacked a current NADAC row.
Estimated fair retail range
$9.45 – $18.90
For a typical 30-day supply (1 unit/day).
🔄 Compare Alternatives
| Drug | Per-unit cost | 30-day supply |
|---|---|---|
| brand — dexamethasone 1 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension [Maxidex]← cheapest | $13.21 / ML | $396.33 |
| brand — dexamethasone 0.5 MG/ML / tobramycin 3 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension [Tobradex] | $46.67 / ML | $1400.20 |
📈 Price History (last 12 months)
▲ +106.2% since Nov 2013
⚠️ Important
- NADAC reflects pharmacy acquisition cost, not your out-of-pocket cost.
- Actual prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location.
- This is not medical advice. Always consult your pharmacist.