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Medicines labeled for the same conditions

Alternatives to delgocitinib

6 other medicines are given the same way (topical) and in the same FDA class as delgocitinib or labeled mainly for the same use (eczema (atopic dermatitis)); 1 is in its class, janus kinase inhibitors: ruxolitinib; the others include 2 phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitors, 1 corticosteroid and 1 calcineurin inhibitor immunosuppressant (FDA labels read October 8, 2026). In the same class, the lowest pharmacy cost is $34.01 per gram (Opzelura 1.5% cream) (what pharmacies paid in the NADAC survey; strengths differ).

Which medicines are labeled for the same conditions as delgocitinib?

Eczema (atopic dermatitis) lists all 26 medicines labeled for it, by any route. Each row shows the conditions both labels name. They are listed as public records, not as substitutes: whether one can replace another depends on the person and is a prescriber's decision.

Medicine and FDA classShared indicationGeneric labelers (topical)Pharmacy costBoxed warningShortage
Delgocitinibjanus kinase inhibitorthis medicinenone listedn/aNoNo current entry
Ruxolitinibjanus kinase inhibitor · same classEczema (atopic dermatitis)none listed$34.01 per gram 1.5% creamNoNo current entry
OatmealEczema (atopic dermatitis)none listedn/aNoNo current entry
DesonidecorticosteroidEczema (atopic dermatitis)12 labelers$0.252 per gram 0.05% creamNoNo current entry
Pimecrolimuscalcineurin inhibitor immunosuppressantEczema (atopic dermatitis)2 labelers$3.31 per gram 1% creamYesNo current entry
Crisaborolephosphodiesterase 4 inhibitorEczema (atopic dermatitis)none listed$11.68 per gram 2% ointmentNoNo current entry
Difamilastphosphodiesterase 4 inhibitorEczema (atopic dermatitis)none listedn/aNoNo current entry

Source: FDA drug labels (indications) via openFDA; FDA NDC Directory; CMS NADAC of October 7, 2026; FDA Drug Shortage Database (FDA files October 8, 2026)

What do pharmacies pay for each?

The headline NADAC price per unit of each medicine's most widely listed form; strengths differ, so compare like with like on each record.

Source: CMS National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) survey, October 7, 2026: what retail pharmacies paid per unit; not a counter price

What next?

Delgocitinib: the full record
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