Product Information
LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT is a generic product labeled by Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited, priced at $0.1456 per GM under NDC 33342040550. Its NADAC has been published 246 times since Jan 19, 2022.
FDA first approved this application on Mar 16, 2020. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AT.
Strength
50 mg/g
Manufacturer
Macleods Pharmaceuticals LimitedNDC
33342040550
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
OINTMENT
Route
TOPICAL
Effective Date
9/23/2026
Active Ingredients
LIDOCAINEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA211697FDA Approved
3/16/2020
TE Code
AT
On Market Since
3/1/2021
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT has been published 246 times since Jan 19, 2022, and over the history we have for it it has declined 36.1%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.1456 per GM |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.2297 (Apr 13, 2022) |
| All-time low | $0.1378 (May 20, 2026) |
| 52-week high | $0.1562 |
| 52-week low | $0.1378 |
| Median price | $0.1667 |
| Average price | $0.1729 |
| Largest weekly change | +28.1% (Dec 20, 2023) |
| Weeks tracked | 246 |
| Tracking since | Jan 19, 2022 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 5 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 1% 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 Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited, is $0.1456 per GM (NDC 33342040550), effective Sep 30, 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 36.1%. It has been tracked across 246 weekly CMS publications since Jan 19, 2022.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT?
Since Jan 19, 2022, the NADAC for LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT has ranged from a low of $0.1378 (May 20, 2026) to a high of $0.2297 (Apr 13, 2022), with a median of $0.1667 per GM.
Are there cheaper alternatives to LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT?
Yes. 5 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 1% below LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT.
Who manufactures LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT?
LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT (NDC 33342040550) is labeled by Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.