Skip to content
BillRazor
Generic J8540 · Anti-inflammatory / Steroids

DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG TABLET

DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG TABLET, a generic anti-inflammatory steroid, has an acquisition cost of $0.10 per tablet, though hospitals typically charge 10-50 times this amount.

By Priya Iyengar , Senior Billing Analyst · ·
Data from CMS files published FY 2024 CMS IPPS. Refreshed weekly.
About the analyst

Priya Iyengar leads the billing code review team at BillRazor Research. She analyzes NCCI bundling edits, DRG coding, and regional rate variation. Expertise: NCCI bundling, DRG analysis, regional pricing.

NADAC acquisition cost data
CMS drug pricing benchmarks
Updated 2026-04-03
Drug acquisition cost — DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG TABLET
NADAC cost$0.0964 per unit
Hospital charges for this drug vary — typically 3–8x the acquisition cost. No observed hospital charge data is available for this specific drug.
$0.10
NADAC acquisition cost
TABLET
Dosage form
ORAL
Route

Dexamethasone 0.5 mg tablets are prescribed for inflammatory conditions, allergic reactions, and certain autoimmune disorders. This generic corticosteroid typically has lower reimbursement rates compared to brand-name alternatives, making prior authorization less common for most payers.

Check your bill amount
Enter the charge for DEXAMETHASONE 0.5 MG TABLET from your bill to compare against the NADAC acquisition cost.
$

No credit card required. Results in 60 seconds.

Research suggests 49–80% of hospital bills contain errors. Our system checks every line item against Medicare benchmarks.
Rates shown are from the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and CMS IPPS. BillRazor compares your bill against these data sources. See how it works →

Related pricing data

More Anti-inflammatory / Steroids drugs

Data source: National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) survey, published by CMS. HCPCS drug pricing codes from Medicare Part B Drug Average Sales Price file.

What NADAC means: The average price pharmacies pay to acquire this drug from wholesalers. Hospital charges for the same drug are typically higher due to facility fees, compounding, and administration costs.

Limitations: NADAC reflects pharmacy acquisition cost, not patient out-of-pocket cost. Insurance copays, formulary tiers, and manufacturer rebates affect what patients actually pay.

Upload your bill — free instant analysis