Product Information
LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT is a generic product labeled by Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc., priced at $0.1615 per GM under NDC 00168020437. Its NADAC has been published 665 times since Nov 28, 2013.
FDA first approved this application before 1982. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AT.
Strength
50 mg/g
Manufacturer
Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc.NDC
00168020437
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
OINTMENT
Route
TOPICAL
Effective Date
8/19/2026
Active Ingredients
LIDOCAINEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA080198FDA Approved
Before 1982
TE Code
AT
On Market Since
6/30/1972
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT has been published 665 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has declined 89.6%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.1615 per GM |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $6.4211 (Jun 10, 2015) |
| All-time low | $0.1320 (Apr 17, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $0.1703 |
| 52-week low | $0.1574 |
| Median price | $0.2572 |
| Average price | $1.1336 |
| Largest weekly change | +94.4% (Feb 18, 2015) |
| Weeks tracked | 665 |
| Tracking since | Nov 28, 2013 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 4 manufacturers offering a NADAC-published product with this drug's active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form (cheapest from each manufacturer, up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 11% at current NADAC. These are candidates to verify clinically, not guaranteed substitutes — see our generic drug prices guide.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NADAC price of LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT, manufactured by Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc., is $0.1615 per GM (NDC 00168020437), effective Aug 19, 2026.
How has the price of LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT has declined 89.6%. It has been tracked across 665 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT?
Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT has ranged from a low of $0.1320 (Apr 17, 2024) to a high of $6.4211 (Jun 10, 2015), with a median of $0.2572 per GM.
Are there cheaper alternatives to LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT?
Yes. 4 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT, is $0.1442 per GM — about 11% below LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT.
Who manufactures LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT?
LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT (NDC 00168020437) is labeled by Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.