Drug facts

Molecule

Triamcinolone

Generics already compete: 30 makers on the market. 70 A-rated products from 27 makers substitute at the counter.

Triamcinolone was first approved by the FDA before 1982 under NDA 011600; the application holder is Extrovis AG. The Orange Book lists NDA 011600 as discontinued.

The latest NADAC for TRIAMCINOLONE 0.025% OINT is $0.07 per gram (as of 10/28/2026).

Holder Extrovis AGApplication NDA 011600Approved before 1982

01Patents and exclusivity

When competition can legally begin. A generic can launch once both exclusivity and the last listed patent expire, unless a court or settlement says otherwise.

Latest patent
No Triamcinolone patent listed in the Orange Book
Orange Book
Later patents, other products
Xipere 04/16/2040; Zilretta 08/04/2031; Triesence 12/17/2029
Orange Book

02Competition

Generics
30 generic makers
Orange Book
First generic approved
before 1982
Orange Book
Every listingEach listing and maker behind the generics count.
Price erosionHow NADAC moves as generics enter.
PrescribersWho prescribes it, from Medicare data.
Available in the full Triamcinolone profile.See what is included

03Supply and price

FDA drug shortage
ClearNot on the current shortage list
FDA shortages
NADAC
$0.07 per gramTRIAMCINOLONE 0.025% OINT, mid-priced of 7 strengths, as of 10/28/2026
CMS NADAC
Latest recall
12/18/2025Class II, Tri-Moxi+¿, Imprimis Njof, LLC
FDA enforcement

04Product

Application holder
Extrovis AG
Orange Book
Application
NDA 011600
Orange Book
First approved
before 1982
Orange Book
Dosage forms
cream; for suspension, extended release; injectable; lotion; ointment; paste
Routes
dental, injection, intra-articular, intravitreal
Other brand names
Kenalog-10Kenalog-40Kenalog-80Nasacort Allergy 24 HourTridermTriesence
Status
NDA 011600 discontinued
Orange Book

Sources: FDA Orange Book, FDA Purple Book, FDA drug shortages, FDA enforcement reports and CMS NADAC, read through QOPE. Not medical or legal advice.