DECADERM vs HEXADROL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 9, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. DECADERM and HEXADROL are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	DECADERM	HEXADROL
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.24 /mL	$0.24 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DEXAMETHASONE	DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE
Manufacturer	Merck	Aspen Global Inc
Dosage forms	Topical	Tablet, Injectable
Drug class	Corticosteroid	Corticosteroid
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 4 hours	about 4 hours
Treats	Addison Disease, Brain Edema, Bursitis	Addison Disease, Brain Edema, Bursitis

decaderm hexadrol

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.24 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

DEXAMETHASONE

DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE

Manufacturer

Merck

Aspen Global Inc

Dosage forms

Topical

Tablet, Injectable

Drug class

Corticosteroid

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 4 hours

Treats

Addison Disease, Brain Edema, Bursitis

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Decaderm or Hexadrol?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.24 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Decaderm and Hexadrol?

Decaderm contains Dexamethasone, while Hexadrol contains Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.