Lidocaine
49 NDCs across 21 manufacturers|48 Generic,1 Brand
Lidocaine is used to treat burns, drug-related side effects and adverse reactions, esophageal diseases, mouth diseases, myocardial infarction and pain, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
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The brand product was first FDA-approved before 1982, and the first generic was approved Jan 1, 1982. FDA's Orange Book lists 10 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $217 million on Lidocaine across 1.8 million claims for 598,000 beneficiaries.
Lidocaine is available as 49 NDCs from 21 manufacturers (48 generic, 1 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.03 to $1.25 per GM — the most expensive product costs about 45× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Active FDA drug shortage
65 Lidocaine presentations are currently listed in FDA's drug shortage database (first posted Feb 22, 2012). Shortages can move NADAC prices in the following weeks.
Total NDCs
49
48G / 1B
Manufacturers
21
competing in market
Price Spread
$0.03 – $1.25
per GM, 34 of 49 NDCs
7d Activity
avg -0.4% WoW · of 49 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
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Manufacturer Breakdown
21 manufacturers producing LIDOCAINE(1 pricing outlier)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lidocaine used to treat?
Lidocaine is used to treat burns, drug-related side effects and adverse reactions, esophageal diseases, mouth diseases, myocardial infarction and pain, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Lidocaine become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Lidocaine (ANDA) on Jan 1, 1982. The Orange Book currently lists 10 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.
How much does Medicare spend on Lidocaine?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $217 million on Lidocaine across 1.8 million claims for 598,000 beneficiaries.
Is Lidocaine in shortage?
Yes — FDA's drug shortage database currently lists 65 Lidocaine presentations with status "Current", first posted Feb 22, 2012.
How many Lidocaine products are on the market?
The Lidocaine drug market contains 49 NDCs from 21 manufacturers — 48 generic and 1 brand product.
What is the price range for Lidocaine?
NADAC reference prices for Lidocaine range from $0.0276 to $1.2487 per GM — the most expensive product costs about 45× the cheapest. 15 additional products are priced per different units (e.g. liquids per ML) and aren't directly comparable.
Which manufacturers make Lidocaine?
21 manufacturers list Lidocaine in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Rugby Laboratories (6), Patrin Pharma Inc. (4), Cardinal Health (4), Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. (4), Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC (3).
How has the price of Lidocaine changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 46 Lidocaine NDCs rose and 32 fell, with a market-wide average change of -0.4%.