Hydrocortisone: here's the fair price
This is what US pharmacies pay, on average, for hydrocortisone. Use it to spot a fair cash price, and feel good about asking for one.
Hydrocortisone 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 Hydrocortisone 5 Mg Tablet. Pharmacies pay about $4.18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HYDROCORTISONE 1% CREAMGeneric | $0.06 per gram | n/a | 10/21/2026 |
| HYDROCORTISONE 1% OINTMENTGeneric | $0.08 per gram | n/a | 10/21/2026 |
| HYDROCORTISONE 0.5% CREAMGeneric | $0.08 per gram | n/a | 10/21/2026 |
| HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% OINTMENTGeneric | $0.09 per gram | n/a | 10/21/2026 |
| HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% CREAMGeneric | $0.10 per gram | n/a | 10/21/2026 |
| HYDROCORTISONE 5 MG TABLETGeneric | $0.14 per tablet or capsule | $4.18 | 10/21/2026 |
| HYDROCORTISONE 100 MG/60 MLGeneric | $0.14 per mL | n/a | 10/21/2026 |
| HYDROCORTISONE 10 MG TABLETGeneric | $0.18 per tablet or capsule | $5.48 | 10/21/2026 |
| HYDROCORTISONE 2.5% LOTIONGeneric | $0.23 per mL | n/a | 10/21/2026 |
| HYDROCORTISONE VAL 0.2% CREAMGeneric | $0.27 per gram | n/a | 10/21/2026 |
| HYDROCORTISONE 20 MG TABLETGeneric | $0.30 per tablet or capsule | $8.97 | 10/21/2026 |
| HYDROCORTISONE BUTYR 0.1% LOTNGeneric | $0.70 per mL | n/a | 07/22/2026 |
| HYDROCORTISONE VAL 0.2% OINTMTGeneric | $1.77 per gram | n/a | 10/21/2026 |
| HYDROCORTISONE BUTYR 0.1% SOLNGeneric | $2.05 per mL | n/a | 10/21/2026 |
| HYDROCORTISONE BUTYR 0.1% OINTGeneric | $2.11 per gram | n/a | 10/21/2026 |
| HYDROCORTISONE BUTY 0.1% CREAMGeneric | $2.41 per gram | n/a | 10/21/2026 |
| HYDROCORTISONE 1%-ACETIC ACID 2% EAR DROPGeneric | $5.90 per mL | n/a | 10/21/2026 |
| HYDROCORTISONE SS 100 MG VIALGeneric | $14.46 per tablet or capsule | $433.78 | 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)
Uses • temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to: • eczema • psoriasis • poison ivy, oak, sumac • insect bites • detergents • jewelry • cosmetics • soaps • seborrheic dermatitis • temporarily relieves external anal and genital itching • other uses of this product should only be under the advice and supervision of a doctor
Warnings (from the label)
Warnings For external use only Do not use • for the treatment of diaper rash. Ask a doctor. • in the genital area if you have a vaginal discharge. Ask a doctor. When using this product • avoid contact with the eyes • do not use more than directed unless told to do so by a doctor • do not put directly into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator Stop use and ask a doctor if • condition worsens • rectal bleeding occurs • symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days, and do not begin use of any other hydrocortisone product unless you have asked a doctor Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a...
Source: FDA drug label via openFDA, label effective 2026-01-14. Full label on DailyMed. Excerpts are verbatim and truncated. Read the full label and ask your pharmacist.