topicort

Frequently asked questions

What does Topicort treat?

Topicort (Desoximetasone) may be used to treat facial dermatoses, foot dermatoses, hand dermatoses, inflammation, leg dermatoses, scalp dermatoses, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Topicort work?

Topicort is a corticosteroid. Corticosteroids mimic the body's natural stress hormone cortisol: they enter cells and bind a glucocorticoid receptor that switches off genes for inflammatory chemicals, calming swelling, redness, and an overactive immune response.

How is Topicort rated?

pharmaranks gives Topicort a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Topicort cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $0.40 per gm, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.

Is there a coupon or discount for Topicort?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Topicort. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Topicort?

Topicort is marketed by Taro. You can see Taro's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Topicort a brand-name or generic drug?

Topicort is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Desoximetasone. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Desoximetasone are available — ask your pharmacist.

Is Topicort available over the counter?

No. Topicort is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Topicort come in?

Topicort is currently marketed as topical and spray/inhaler, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Topicort?

Topicort is classified as corticosteroid, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Topicort FDA-registered?

Topicort is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA018763. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Topicort been recalled by the FDA?

Topicort has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Topicort safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Topicort a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.