Dexamethasone: here's the fair price
This is what US pharmacies pay, on average, for dexamethasone. Use it to spot a fair cash price, and feel good about asking for one.
Dexamethasone 0.5 Mg Tablet
A fair cash price is usually this cost plus a dispensing fee. If your quote is many times higher, ask about a generic, another pharmacy, or a cash discount.
Ask for generic Dexamethasone 0.5 Mg Tablet. Pharmacies pay about $2.13 for 30. Ask your pharmacy for its cash price and compare it with your copay. A fair cash price is close to this cost plus a dispensing fee.
Source: CMS NADAC as of 2026-11-04. Ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic is right for you.
Source: CMS NADAC weekly file as of 2026-11-04. Median across NDCs with the same description. Public domain.
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Every strength and form
| Product | Pharmacy cost | 30 count | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG TABLETGeneric | $0.07 per tablet or capsule | $2.13 | 10/21/2026 |
| DEXAMETHASONE 0.75 MG TABLETGeneric | $0.09 per tablet or capsule | $2.74 | 10/21/2026 |
| DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG/5 ML LIQGeneric | $0.10 per mL | n/a | 10/21/2026 |
| DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG/5 ML ELXGeneric | $0.10 per mL | n/a | 10/21/2026 |
| DEXAMETHASONE 1 MG TABLETGeneric | $0.15 per tablet or capsule | $4.43 | 10/21/2026 |
| DEXAMETHASONE 1.5 MG TABLETGeneric | $0.18 per tablet or capsule | $5.42 | 10/21/2026 |
| DEXAMETHASONE 4 MG TABLETGeneric | $0.20 per tablet or capsule | $5.97 | 10/21/2026 |
| DEXAMETHASONE 20 MG/5 ML VIALGeneric | $0.24 per mL | n/a | 07/22/2026 |
| DEXAMETHASONE 2 MG TABLETGeneric | $0.26 per tablet or capsule | $7.80 | 10/21/2026 |
| DEXAMETHASONE 6 MG TABLETGeneric | $0.39 per tablet or capsule | $11.69 | 10/21/2026 |
| DEXAMETHASONE 100 MG/10 ML VLGeneric | $0.51 per mL | n/a | 09/23/2026 |
| DEXAMETHASONE 4 MG/ML VIALGeneric | $0.67 per mL | n/a | 10/21/2026 |
| DEXAMETHASONE 120 MG/30 ML VLGeneric | $0.70 per mL | n/a | 10/21/2026 |
| DEXAMETHASONE INTENSOL 1 MG/MLGeneric | $0.75 per mL | n/a | 10/21/2026 |
| DEXAMETHASONE 10 MG/ML VIALGeneric | $1.26 per mL | n/a | 10/21/2026 |
| DEXAMETHASONE 0.1% EYE DROPGeneric | $8.31 per mL | n/a | 10/21/2026 |
Source: CMS NADAC, as of 2026-11-04. National average acquisition cost, not a retail quote.
Label basics
What it is used for (FDA label)
INDICATIONS AND USAGE A l l ergic States: Control of severe or incapacitating a llergic conditions intractable to adequate trials of conventional treatment in asthma, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, drug hypersensitivity reactions, perennial or seasonal allergic rhinitis, and serum sickness. Dermatologic Diseases: Bul l ous dermatitis herpetiformis, exfoliative erythroderma, mycosis fungoides, pemphigus, and severe erythema multiforme (Stevens-Johnson syndrome). Endocrine Disorders: Primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency (hydrocortisone or cortisone is the drug of choice; may be used in conjunction with synthetic mineralocorticoid analogs where applicable; in infancy...
Common side effects (FDA label)
ADVERSE REACTIONS (listed alphabetica ll y, under each subsection) The following adverse reactions have been reported with dexamethasone or other corticosteroids: A ll ergic Reactions: Anaphylactoid reaction, anaphylaxis, angioedema. Cardiovascular: Bradycardia, cardiac arrest, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac enlargement, circulatory co l apse, congestive heart failure, fat embolism, hypertension, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in premature infants, myocardial rupture following recent myocardial infarction (see WARNINGS: Cardio-Renal ), edema, pulmonary edema, syncope, tachycardia, thromboembolism,...
Drug interactions (from the label)
Drug Interactio ns Aminoglutethimide: Aminoglutethimide may diminish adrenal suppression by corticosteroids. Amphotericin B injection and potassium-depleting agents: When corticosteroids are administered concomitantly with potassium-depleting agents (e.g., amphotericin B, diuretics), patients should be observed closely for development of hypokalemia. In addition, there have been cases reported in which concomitant use of amphotericin B and hydrocortisone was followed by cardiac enlargement and congestive heart failure. Antibiotics: Macrolide antibiotics have been reported to cause a significant decrease in corticosteroid clearance (see Drug Interactions: Hepatic Enzyme Inducers, Inhibitors...
Warnings (from the label)
WARNINGS General Rare instances of anaphylactoid reactions have occurred in patients receiving corticosteroid therapy (see ADVERSE REACTIONS ). Increased dosage of rapidly acting corticosteroids is indicated in patients on corticosteroid therapy subjected to any unusual stress before, during, and after the stressful situation. Cardio-Renal Average and large doses of corticosteroids can cause elevation of blood pressure, sodium and water retention, and increased excretion of potassium. These effects are less likely to occur with the synthetic derivatives except when used in large doses. Dietary salt restriction and potassium supplementation may be necessary. All corticosteroids increase...
Source: FDA drug label via openFDA, label effective 2025-10-29. Full label on DailyMed. Excerpts are verbatim and truncated. Read the full label and ask your pharmacist.