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HYDROCORTISONE VAL 0.2% CREAM

HYDROCORTISONE VAL 0.2% CREAM, a generic anti-inflammatory steroid, has an acquisition cost of $0.26 while hospitals typically charge 10-50x this amount for the same medication.

By Elena Vasquez , Medical Billing Research Lead · ·
Data from CMS files published FY 2024 CMS IPPS. Refreshed weekly.
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Elena Vasquez leads hospital billing pattern analysis at BillRazor Research. She focuses on identifying overcharges, markup outliers, and patient advocacy strategies. Expertise: hospital billing patterns, overcharge analysis, patient advocacy.

NADAC acquisition cost data
CMS drug pricing benchmarks
Updated 2026-04-03
Drug acquisition cost — HYDROCORTISONE VAL 0.2% CREAM
NADAC cost$0.2606 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.
$0.26
NADAC acquisition cost
OINTMENT
Dosage form
TOPICAL
Route

Hydrocortisone valerate 0.2% cream is a topical corticosteroid prescribed for inflammatory skin conditions like eczema and dermatitis. Generic topical steroids typically have lower reimbursement rates than brand alternatives, with coverage varying significantly between commercial and government payers.

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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.

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