Product Information
LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT is a generic product labeled by Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc., priced at $0.1536 per GM under NDC 62332042430. Its NADAC has been published 368 times since Sep 18, 2019.
FDA first approved this application on Nov 23, 2018. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AT.
Strength
50 mg/g
Manufacturer
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc.NDC
62332042430
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
OINTMENT
Route
TOPICAL
Effective Date
9/23/2026
Active Ingredients
LIDOCAINEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA211469FDA Approved
11/23/2018
TE Code
AT
On Market Since
11/30/2018
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT has been published 368 times since Sep 18, 2019, and over the history we have for it it has declined 76.1%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.1536 per GM |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.6509 (Aug 12, 2020) |
| All-time low | $0.1536 (Sep 23, 2026) |
| 52-week high | $0.1704 |
| 52-week low | $0.1536 |
| Median price | $0.3745 |
| Average price | $0.3732 |
| Largest weekly change | +59.2% (Mar 20, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 368 |
| Tracking since | Sep 18, 2019 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 1 manufacturer 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 5% at current NADAC. These are candidates to verify clinically, not guaranteed substitutes — see our generic drug prices guide.
Related Drugs
Same classification
Continue researching this drug
Use these direct paths to move from a single NDC into the surrounding market, manufacturer, class, and trend context.
Manufacturer
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc. manufacturer profile
See the full portfolio, pricing trend, and other products from this labeler.
Drug market
LIDOCAINE market comparison
Compare this molecule across participating manufacturers and inspect the broader market price spread.
Therapeutic class
Amide Local Anesthetic class view
See how this drug behaves alongside other products in the same FDA pharmacologic class.
Trend hub
Latest market trends
Zoom back out to the weekly mover view and compare this NDC with the rest of the current NADAC release.
Guide
Understanding NADAC pricing
Use the explainer when you need context on how CMS publishes NADAC and how to interpret the number on this page.
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 Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc., is $0.1536 per GM (NDC 62332042430), 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 76.1%. It has been tracked across 368 weekly CMS publications since Sep 18, 2019.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT?
Since Sep 18, 2019, the NADAC for LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT has ranged from a low of $0.1536 (Sep 23, 2026) to a high of $0.6509 (Aug 12, 2020), with a median of $0.3745 per GM.
Are there cheaper alternatives to LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT?
Yes. 1 manufacturer publishes a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT, is $0.1456 per GM — about 5% below LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT.
Who manufactures LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT?
LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT (NDC 62332042430) is labeled by Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.