Product Information
LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT is a generic product labeled by NorthStar Rx LLC, priced at $0.1615 per GM under NDC 16714087801. Its NADAC has been published 369 times since Jul 31, 2019.
FDA first approved this application on Sep 9, 2016. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AT.
Strength
50 mg/g
Manufacturer
NorthStar Rx LLCNDC
16714087801
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
OINTMENT
Route
TOPICAL
Effective Date
8/19/2026
Active Ingredients
LIDOCAINEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA206498FDA Approved
9/9/2016
TE Code
AT
On Market Since
7/1/2016
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT has been published 369 times since Jul 31, 2019, and over the history we have for it it has declined 51.6%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.1615 per GM |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.3433 (Sep 11, 2019) |
| All-time low | $0.1320 (Apr 17, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $0.1703 |
| 52-week low | $0.1574 |
| Median price | $0.1792 |
| Average price | $0.2007 |
| Largest weekly change | -29.2% (Apr 17, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 369 |
| Tracking since | Jul 31, 2019 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 3 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 15% 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 NorthStar Rx LLC, is $0.1615 per GM (NDC 16714087801), 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 51.6%. It has been tracked across 369 weekly CMS publications since Jul 31, 2019.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT?
Since Jul 31, 2019, the NADAC for LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT has ranged from a low of $0.1320 (Apr 17, 2024) to a high of $0.3433 (Sep 11, 2019), with a median of $0.1792 per GM.
Are there cheaper alternatives to LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT?
Yes. 3 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 $0.1378 per GM — about 15% below LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT.
Who manufactures LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT?
LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT (NDC 16714087801) is labeled by NorthStar Rx LLC, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.