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Hydrocortisone

Purpose on the label: Anti-itch

Itch and rash

Official FDA data, not advice

The label text is quoted exactly as the company filed it with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), with a link to the official copy. The list of brands comes from the FDA NDC Directory.

This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.

If someone may have taken too much, call Poison Help: 1‑800‑222‑1222. In an emergency, call 911.

Quick answers

What is Hydrocortisone used for?
The Drug Facts label of Good Sense Anti Itch (Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.) lists these uses: temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to; eczema; insect bites; poison ivy, oak, or sumac; soaps; detergents; cosmetics; jewelry; seborrheic dermatitis; psoriasis; temporarily relieves external anal and genital itching; other uses of this product should only be under the advice and supervision of a doctor.
Do I need a prescription for Hydrocortisone?
No, the products on this page are sold without a prescription. Other products with the same active ingredient need a prescription (often a higher strength or another form): see the prescription page.
Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
Products listed together below have the same active ingredient, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
Has Hydrocortisone been recalled?
FDA enforcement reports list 7 recalls of products on this page; the newest started April 24, 2025. A recall usually concerns specific products or lots, not every brand.

Also sold by prescription (often at a higher strength or in another form): Hydrocortisone — prescription medicine

Drug Facts label

Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.

Good Sense Anti Itch · Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Hydrocortisone 1%, cream (topical)

Active ingredient

Hydrocortisone 1%

Purpose

Anti-itch

Uses

  • temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to:
  • eczema
  • insect bites
  • poison ivy, oak, or sumac
  • soaps
  • detergents
  • cosmetics
  • jewelry
  • seborrheic dermatitis
  • psoriasis
  • temporarily relieves external anal and genital itching
  • other uses of this product should only be under the advice and supervision of a doctor

Warnings

For external use only

Do not use

  • in the genital area if you have a vaginal discharge. Consult a doctor.
  • for the treatment of diaper rash. Consult a doctor.

When using this product

  • avoid contact with 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, symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days, and do not use this or any other hydrocortisone product unless you have asked a doctor
  • rectal bleeding occurs

Keep out of reach of children

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

Directions

  • for itching of skin irritation, inflammation, and rashes:
  • adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
  • children under 2 years of age: do not use, ask a doctor
  • for external anal and genital itching, adults:
  • when practical, cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly
  • gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before applying
  • apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
  • children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Inactive ingredients

water, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl palmitate, glycerin, isopropyl myristate, isostearyl neopentanoate, ceteareth-20, diazolidinyl urea, sorbic acid, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, BHT, sodium hydroxide

Questions?

1-800-719-9260

— FDA label of Good Sense Anti Itch, Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc., effective June 9, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →

Good Sense Anti Itch · L. Perrigo Company

Hydrocortisone 1%, ointment (topical)

Active ingredient

Hydrocortisone 1%

Purpose

Anti-itch

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

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 Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

  • for itching of skin irritation, inflammation, and rashes:
  • adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
  • children under 2 years of age: do not use, ask a doctor
  • for external anal and genital itching, adults:
  • when practical, clean the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly
  • gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before applying
  • apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
  • children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Inactive ingredients

aloe barbadensis leaf juice, white petrolatum

Questions?

1-800-719-9260

— FDA label of Good Sense Anti Itch, L. Perrigo Company, effective October 3, 2024. See the official label on DailyMed →

Cortizone 10 Fast Acting Itch Relief Cooling · Chattem, Inc.

Hydrocortisone 1%, spray (topical)

Active ingredient

Hydrocortisone 1%

Purpose

Anti-Itch

Uses

  • for the temporary relief of 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
  • other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor

Warnings

For external use only . Flam mable. Keep away from fire or flame. Do not us e

  • for the treatment of diaper rash. Consult a doctor.
  • if you are allergic to any ingredient in this product.

When using this product

  • avoid contact with the eyes
  • contents under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate. Do not store at temperatures above 120° F.
  • use only as directed. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents can be harmful or fatal.
  • do not use more than directed unless told to do so by a doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • condition worsens
  • symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days, do not use this or any other hydrocortisone product unless you have asked a doctor.

Keep out of reach of children

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

D irections

  • adults and children 2 years of age and older : apply to affected area. Do not use more than 3 to 4 times daily.
  • children under 2 years of age: do not use, ask a doctor.

Inactive ingredients

alcohol denat., aloe barbadensis leaf juice, avena sativa (oat) kernel extract, citric acid, ethoxydiglycol, glycerin, hydroxypropyl cellulose, isobutane, menthyl lactate, methyl gluceth-20, PEG-8, water

— FDA label of Cortizone 10 Fast Acting Itch Relief Cooling, Chattem, Inc., effective January 14, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →

Aquanil HC · Person and Covey

Hydrocortisone 1%, lotion (topical)

Active ingredient

Hydrocortisone

Purpose

Antipruritic (Anti-itch)

Uses

For the temporary relief of minor skin irritations, inflammations, itching and rashes caused by: -insect bites -eczema -psoriasis -soaps -detergents -cosmetics, -jewelry, -poison oak, -poison sumac -Other uses of this product should be undertaken only under the advice and supervision of a doctor.

Warnings

For external use only. Do not get into eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. Stop Use and Ask a Doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if

-Condition worsens -If symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days. Discontinue use of this product and do not begin use of any other hydrocortisone product unless you have consulted a doctor. -Do no use for diaper rash. Consult a doctor. Keep out of the Reach of Children Keep out of the reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

-Shake well before using. -For adults and children 2 years of age and older: Apply to affected area not more than 2 to 4 times daily. -For children under 2 years of age: there is no recommended dosage except under the advice and supervision of a doctor. -Store away from excessive heat or cold.

Inactive ingredients

Purified Water, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Stearyl Alcohol, Simethicone, Xanthan Gum

Questions?

Questions? Please call (800) 423-2341

— FDA label of Aquanil HC, Person and Covey, effective February 9, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →

Hydrocortisone · Proficient Rx LP

Hydrocortisone 0.5%, cream (topical)

Active ingredient

Hydrocortisone 0.5%

Purpose

Anti-itch cream

Uses

  • temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations and rashes due to o eczema o insect bites o poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac o soaps o detergents o cosmetics o jewelry o seborrheic dermatitis o psoriasis o external genital and anal itching
  • other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor

Warnings

For external use only

Do not use

  • in the eyes
  • by putting this product into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator

Ask a doctor before use if

you have

  • a vaginal discharge
  • rectal bleeding
  • diaper rash

When using this product

consult a doctor before exceeding recommended dosage

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • condition gets worse
  • condition persists for more than 7 days
  • condition clears up and occurs again within a few days. Do not begin to use any other hydrocortisone product unless you have consulted a doctor.

Keep out of reach of children

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

Adults and children 2 years of age and older:

  • apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily Children under 2 years of age: do not use. consult a doctor For external anal itching:
  • Adults: when practical, cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly
  • gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before application of this product Children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor

Inactive ingredients

aloe barbadensis, cetostearyl alcohol, citric acid, glycerin, glyceryl stearate, methylparaben, mineral oil, paraffin, propylparaben, purified water, sodium cetearyl sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearyl alcohol

Questions?

Call 1-866-923-4914

— FDA label of Hydrocortisone, Proficient Rx LP, effective February 1, 2024. See the official label on DailyMed →

CVS Cortisone Liquid · CVS Pharmacy

Hydrocortisone 10 mg/mL, liquid (topical)

Active ingredient

Hydrocortisone 1%

Purpose

Anti-itch

Uses

temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, rashes due to: eczema psoriasis poison ivy, oak, sumac insect bites detergents jewelry cosmetics soaps seborrheic dermatitis other uses of this product should be only under advice and supervision of a doctor

Warnings

For external use only

  • Flammable: Keep away from fire or flame and heated surfaces

Do not use

for the treatment of diaper rash. Consult a doctor if you are allergic to any ingredient in the product

When using this product

avoid contact with eyes do not use more than directed unless told to do so by a doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if

condition worsens symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days, do not use this or any other hydrocortisone product unless you have asked a doctor

Keep out of reach of children

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

adults and children 2 years of age and over: apply to affected area by placing applicator on skin, press firmly and hold to activate the dispensing of liquid. Do not use more than 3 to 4 times daily. children under 2 years of age: do not use, ask a doctor

Other information

store in a cool place away from direct sunlight store with cap closed tightly

Inactive ingredients

alcohol denat. (45%), aloe barbadensis leaf juice, avena sativa kernel extract, carboxymethylcellulose, citric acid, disodium EDTA, ethoxydiglycol, glycerin, maltodextrin, menthyl lactate, methyl gluceth-20, PEG-8, water.

— FDA label of CVS Cortisone Liquid, CVS Pharmacy, effective September 1, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →

This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.

Same medicine, other brands

Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredient, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.

Hydrocortisone 1% · cream (topical) · 236 products

Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑

Brand or product nameCompany on the labelLabel
1% Hydrocortisone Anti-itch Alaina Healthcare Private Limited DailyMed
Aerosoothe Aero Healthcare US LLC DailyMed
Ana Cool Rapid Soothing Cooling Formula Ana-Cool, LLC DailyMed
Anti Itch HyVee Inc DailyMed
Anti Itch Meijer, Inc. DailyMed
Anti Itch Safeway DailyMed
Anti itch Weeks & Leo Co., Inc. DailyMed
Anti-itch Medline Industries, LP DailyMed
Anti-itch Paraben Free Weeks & Leo Co., Inc. DailyMed
Anti-Itch with Aloe Chain Drug Marketing Association Inc. DailyMed
Aosi Healthcare Nantong Health & Beyond Hygienic Products Inc. DailyMed
Assured Zhejiang Jingwei Pharmaceutic Al Co., Ltd. DailyMed
Audiologist Anti-itch Oaktree Products, Inc. DailyMed
Aveeno 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Cream Kenvue Brands LLC DailyMed
Aveeno Hydrocortisone ANTI-ITCH Kenvue Brands LLC DailyMed
Barmicil Anti-itch Opmx LLC DailyMed
Barmicil Plus Opmx LLC —
Basic Care Hydrocortisone Amazon.com Services LLC DailyMed
Berkley and Jensen Anti Itch Bjwc DailyMed
Bloop Itch Soothing Topical Three Nations Corp DailyMed
Care One hydrocortisone maximum strength American Sales Company DailyMed
CAREALL Hydrocortisone Maximum Strength New World Imports, Inc DailyMed
Careone Anti Itch American Sales Company DailyMed
Caring Mills Hydrocortisone Veridian Healthcare DailyMed
CeraVe Developed with Dermatologists Anti Itch L'Oreal USA Products Inc. DailyMed

Showing 25 of 203 brands.

Hydrocortisone 1% · ointment (topical) · 34 products

Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑

Brand or product nameCompany on the labelLabel
Anti Itch HyVee Inc DailyMed
Anti Itch Meijer, Inc. DailyMed
Aquaphor Itch Relief Beiersdorf Inc DailyMed
Cortizone 10 Water Resistant Chattem, Inc. DailyMed
CVS Health Maximum Strength Hydrocortisone CVS Health DailyMed
Equaline Anti Itch United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI DailyMed
FifthPulse Hydrocortisone WeCare Products LLC DailyMed
FifthPulse Hydrocortisone 1oz Front Pharmaceutical PLC —
FifthPulse Hydrocortisone 4oz Front Pharmaceutical PLC —
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Hydrocortisone AmerisourceBergen DailyMed
Good Sense Anti Itch L. Perrigo Company DailyMed
Hydrocortisone A-S Medication Solutions DailyMed
Hydrocortisone Bryant Ranch Prepack DailyMed
Hydrocortisone Encube Ethicals, Inc. DailyMed
Hydrocortisone H E B DailyMed
Hydrocortisone Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd DailyMed
Hydrocortisone Proficient Rx LP DailyMed
Hydrocortisone Strategic Sourcing Services LLC DailyMed
Hydrocortisone Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. DailyMed
Hydrocortisone Trifecta Pharmaceuticals USA LLC DailyMed
Hydrocortisone Walgreens Co. DailyMed
Hydrocortisone Weeks & Leo Co., Inc. DailyMed
Hydrocortisone 1% Trifecta Pharmaceuticals USA LLC DailyMed
Maximum Strength Cortisone CVS Pharmacy DailyMed
Maximum Strength Hydrocortisone DLC Laboratories, Inc DailyMed

Showing 25 of 32 brands.

Hydrocortisone 1% · spray (topical) · 11 products

Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑

Brand or product nameCompany on the labelLabel
American Red Cross Anti-Itch My Imports USA LLC DailyMed
American Red Cross Anti-Itch Zhejiang Guoyao Jingyue Aerosol Co., Ltd. DailyMed
Anti Itch Neilmed Pharmaceuticals Inc. DailyMed
Anti Itch Walgreens DailyMed
Cooling Itch Relief NeilMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc DailyMed
Cortizone 10 Fast Acting Itch Relief Cooling Chattem, Inc. DailyMed
DCH Labs Cortisone Derma Care Research Labs DailyMed
Equate Cortisone Walmart Inc DailyMed
Instant Cooling Itch Relief CVS Pharmacy DailyMed
Kroger Anti Itch The Kroger Co DailyMed
Rite Aid Cortisone Rite Aid DailyMed
Hydrocortisone 1% · lotion (topical) · 9 products

Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑

Brand or product nameCompany on the labelLabel
Aquanil HC Person and Covey DailyMed
Basic Care Hydrocortisone Amazon.com Services LLC DailyMed
Cortisone CVS Pharmacy DailyMed
Cortizone 10 for Psoriasis Chattem, Inc. DailyMed
Cortizone 10 Intensive Healing for Eczema Chattem, Inc. DailyMed
Dg Health Hydrocortisone Dolgencorp, LLC DailyMed
Hydrocortisone Amazon.com Services LLC DailyMed
signature care Hydrocortisone Safeway DailyMed
Hydrocortisone 0.5% · cream (topical) · 8 products

Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑

Brand or product nameCompany on the labelLabel
Anti-Itch Feminine Care OL PHARMA TECH, LLC Drs PHARMACY DailyMed
Anti-Itch Regular Strength CVS Pharmacy DailyMed
AVON HeXashield Anti Itch Cream with Healing Aloe Tai Guk Pharm. Co., Ltd. DailyMed
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Hydrocortisone With Aloe for Sensitive Skin AmerisourceBergen DailyMed
HeXashield Anti Itch Cream with Healing Aloe Tai Guk Pharm. Co., Ltd. DailyMed
Hydrocortisone Proficient Rx LP DailyMed
Hydrocortisone Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. DailyMed
Hydrocortisone with Aloe Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. DailyMed
Hydrocortisone 10 mg/mL · liquid (topical) · 7 products

Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑

Brand or product nameCompany on the labelLabel
Cortizone 10 Easy Relief Chattem, Inc. DailyMed
CVS Cortisone Liquid CVS Pharmacy DailyMed
CVS Health Maximum Strength Scalp Relief Anti-itch CVS Health DailyMed
CVS No Mess Cortisone Natural Essentials, Inc. DailyMed
Maximum Strength Scalp Itch Relief Anti-itch Rite Aid DailyMed
No Mess Hydrocortisone Applicator Walgreen Co. DailyMed
Walgreens Scalp Relief External analgesic Walgreen Company DailyMed
Hydrocortisone 1% · gel (topical) · 5 products
Brand or product nameCompany on the labelLabel
Alocane Anti-Itch Quest Products, LLC DailyMed
Cortizone 10 Cooling Chattem, Inc. DailyMed
Cortizone 10 Cooling Relief Chattem, Inc. DailyMed
glo SKIN BEAUTY Remedy Gel Hayden Caleel LLC DailyMed
Hydrocortisone Walgreens DailyMed
Hydrocortisone 10 mg/mL · spray (topical) · 4 products
Brand or product nameCompany on the labelLabel
Hydrocortisone FSA Store Inc. DailyMed
Hydrocortisone Meijer Distribution Inc. DailyMed
Marie Originals Medicated Outdoor Anti Itch Marie's Original Formulas LLC DailyMed
Hydrocortisone 10 mg/mL · ointment (topical) · 3 products
Brand or product nameCompany on the labelLabel
FixMySkin Healing Balm Fragrance-Free Lovely Skin, Inc. DailyMed
FixMySkin Healing Balm Unflavored Lovely Skin, Inc. DailyMed
FixMySkin Healing Balm Vanilla Flavor Lovely Skin, Inc. DailyMed
Hydrocortisone 1% · liquid (topical) · 3 products
Brand or product nameCompany on the labelLabel
Ear Itch MD Plus Eosera Inc —
Scalpicin Anti-Itch Maximum Strength Reckitt Benckiser LLC DailyMed
Walgreens Scalp Itch Relief Walgreens DailyMed
Hydrocortisone 1 mg/100 g · cream (topical) · 2 products
Brand or product nameCompany on the labelLabel
Hydrocortisone Akron Pharma Inc DailyMed
Hydrocortisone Pharmacy Choice Inc DailyMed
Hydrocortisone 10 mg/mL · shampoo (topical) · 2 products
Brand or product nameCompany on the labelLabel
Nizoral Scalp Itch Relief Kramer Laboratories DailyMed
Total Relief Dr. Marder Skincare, LLC DailyMed
Hydrocortisone 10 mg/mL · cream (topical) · 2 products
Brand or product nameCompany on the labelLabel
Absolut Skin Corticosoothe Anti-Itch Absolut Skin Incorporated DailyMed
Alumier MD Intensive Recovery Alumier Labs DailyMed
Hydrocortisone 1.02% · cream (topical) · 2 products
Brand or product nameCompany on the labelLabel
Avedana Hydrocortisone Cream with Aloe Unipack LLC DailyMed
Hydrocortisone with aloe NeilMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. DailyMed
Hydrocortisone 10 mg/mL · lotion (topical) · 2 products
Brand or product nameCompany on the labelLabel
Dermarest Eczema Medicated Insight Pharmaceuticals LLC DailyMed
Hydrocortisone Akron Pharma Inc DailyMed
Hydrocortisone 0.1% · ointment (topical) · 2 products
Brand or product nameCompany on the labelLabel
Seacall Hydrocortisone Ointment. Guangdong Quadrant Ecological Technology Co., Ltd. DailyMed
Ujhay Hydrocortisone Ointment. Guangdong Quadrant Ecological Technology Co., Ltd. DailyMed
Hydrocortisone 2.5 mg/mL · cream (topical) · 2 products
Brand or product nameCompany on the labelLabel
Alubri Venus Health Science, Inc. —
Hydrocortisone 1.14 g/114 g · lotion (topical) · 1 product
Brand or product nameCompany on the labelLabel
Hydrocortisone Mericon Industries DailyMed
Hydrocortisone 1.12 g/112 g · spray (topical) · 1 product
Brand or product nameCompany on the labelLabel
Pediadermics Eczema 2 Renu Laboratories, LLC DailyMed
Hydrocortisone 0.07 g/7 g · stick (topical) · 1 product
Brand or product nameCompany on the labelLabel
Quitch Anit-Ich Healing Body Balm Mor Ventures Inc —

17 more strengths and forms are listed in the FDA NDC Directory.

What pharmacies pay (NADAC)

The National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) is the average price U.S. retail pharmacies paid to buy one unit of a medicine (one tablet, one mL or one gram), from a monthly survey of pharmacy invoices by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). State Medicaid programs use it to pay pharmacies.

This is not the price you pay. What you pay depends on your insurance (copay or coinsurance), your pharmacy and any discounts, and pharmacies also charge for filling a prescription. Ask your pharmacist or your health plan what your price will be.

NADAC per unit for Hydrocortisone, by strength and form
Strength and formGeneric or brandPharmacies pay
hydrocortisone 0.5%
cream
Generic $0.0510–$0.1130 per gram
2 packages, lowest to highest
hydrocortisone 1%
cream
Generic $0.0411–$0.1396 per gram
16 packages, lowest to highest
hydrocortisone 1%
ointment
Generic $0.0716–$0.0772 per gram
5 packages, lowest to highest

NADAC list of November 4, 2026; these prices took effect on October 21, 2026. Shown only where a package’s NDC code matches the NADAC list exactly, and only for that exact strength and form: nothing is averaged across strengths. Strengths and forms not listed here have no NADAC price.

Source: NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) 2026, data.medicaid.gov (CMS) →

Companies that sell this medicine

The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.

  • Chattem, Inc.20 products
  • Trifecta Pharmaceuticals USA LLC10 products
  • Walgreens8 products
  • NeilMed Pharmaceuticals Inc.7 products
  • Safeway7 products
  • Topco Associates LLC7 products
  • Opmx LLC7 products
  • CVS Pharmacy7 products
  • Nantong Health & Beyond Hygienic Products Inc.7 products
  • Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.6 products
  • Amazon.com Services LLC5 products
  • Fourstar Group USA, Inc.5 products
  • Chain Drug Marketing Association Inc.4 products
  • TARGET Corporation4 products
  • AmerisourceBergen4 products
  • H E B4 products
  • United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI4 products
  • CVS Health4 products
  • Strategic Sourcing Services LLC4 products
  • A-S Medication Solutions4 products
  • New World Imports, Inc4 products
  • Proficient Rx LP4 products
  • Jiangxi Yudexi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd4 products
  • Rite Aid4 products
  • Acme United Corporation4 products
  • Lovely Skin, Inc.3 products
  • Meijer, Inc.3 products
  • Weeks & Leo Co., Inc.3 products
  • Publix Super Markets Inc3 products
  • HyVee Inc3 products

Showing the 30 companies with the most products, of 163.

Recalls

From FDA enforcement reports, matched by the product’s NDC code or label. A recall usually covers specific products or lots: check the name and lot number on your package.

  1. April 24, 2025 · Class II · Terminated · D-0428-2025

    CGMP Deviations

    Rapidol Maximum Strength, Hydrocortisone 1% Anti-Itch Cream, NET WT 2 oz (60g) Tube, Distributed by: Pharmadel LLC, New Castle, DE, 19720, NDC 55758-420-02, UPC 8 10096 77158 2. — KENIL HEALTHCARE PRIVATE LIMITED

  2. July 11, 2019 · Class II · Terminated · D-1725-2019

    CGMP Deviations: Out of Specification results for either total microbial count or total organic carbon in the purified water utilized in the manufacturing process.

    Eczema Lotion Hydrocortisone 1% / Anti-Itch Lotion, 3.5 oz (99.2 g) Distributed By: Walgreen Co. 200 Wilmot Rd. Deerfield, IL,60015. NDC 0363-0670-04, UPC 3 11917 19308 3 — US Pharmaceuticals Inc.

  3. July 11, 2019 · Class II · Terminated · D-1733-2019

    CGMP Deviations: Out of Specification results for either total microbial count or total organic carbon in the purified water utilized in the manufacturing process.

    Hydrocortisone Cream, Hydrocortisone 1% / Anti-Itch Cream, 1 OZ (28 g) tube. Distributed By: Walgreen Co. 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015. NDC #0363-0638-03, UPC 3 11917 18245 2 . — US Pharmaceuticals Inc.

  4. July 11, 2019 · Class II · Terminated · D-1734-2019

    CGMP Deviations: Out of Specification results for either total microbial count or total organic carbon in the purified water utilized in the manufacturing process.

    Hydrocortisone Cream, Hydrocortisone 1% / Anti-Itch Cream, 2 OZ (56 g) tube. Distributed By: Walgreen Co. 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015. NDC #0363-0638-04, UPC 3 11917 18247 6 — US Pharmaceuticals Inc.

  5. July 11, 2019 · Class II · Terminated · D-1732-2019

    CGMP Deviations: Out of Specification results for either total microbial count or total organic carbon in the purified water utilized in the manufacturing process.

    Hydrocortisone Cream With Aloe, Hydrocortisone 1% / Anti-Itch Cream with Aloe, 2 OZ (56 g) tube. Distributed By: Walgreen Co. 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015. NDC #0363-0620-04, UPC 3 11917 17934 6 — US Pharmaceuticals Inc.

  6. July 11, 2019 · Class II · Terminated · D-1731-2019

    CGMP Deviations: Out of Specification results for either total microbial count or total organic carbon in the purified water utilized in the manufacturing process.

    Hydrocortisone Cream With Aloe, Hydrocortisone 1% / Anti-Itch Cream with Aloe, 1 OZ (28 g) tube. Distributed By: Walgreen Co. 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015. NDC #0363-0620-03, UPC 3 11917 17935 3 — US Pharmaceuticals Inc.

  7. December 7, 2018 · Class II · Terminated · D-0426-2019

    GMP Deviations: Out of specification results for Total Aerobic Microbial count in excipient purified water sample

    Hydrocortisone Cream 1% MS Anti itch Cream with Intensive Healing 2 oz tubes, Distributed by: Walgreen Co. 200 Wilmot Rd. Deerfield, IL 60015, NDC 0363-0237-03 — US Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Sources

  1. Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
  2. NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
  3. Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
  4. FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)

Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.

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