Product Information
LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT is a generic product labeled by Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, priced at $0.1621 per GM under NDC 65162091838. Its NADAC has been published 568 times since Nov 18, 2015.
FDA first approved this application on Aug 7, 2015. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AT.
Strength
50 mg/g
Manufacturer
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLCNDC
65162091838
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
OINTMENT
Route
TOPICAL
Effective Date
9/23/2026
Active Ingredients
LIDOCAINEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA206297FDA Approved
8/7/2015
TE Code
AT
On Market Since
8/10/2015
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT has been published 568 times since Nov 18, 2015, and over the history we have for it it has declined 97.1%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.1621 per GM |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $5.5440 (Dec 16, 2015) |
| All-time low | $0.1320 (Apr 17, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $0.1683 |
| 52-week low | $0.1574 |
| Median price | $0.2348 |
| Average price | $0.7210 |
| Largest weekly change | -29.2% (Apr 17, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 568 |
| Tracking since | Nov 18, 2015 |
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 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 Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, is $0.1621 per GM (NDC 65162091838), 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 97.1%. It has been tracked across 568 weekly CMS publications since Nov 18, 2015.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT?
Since Nov 18, 2015, the NADAC for LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT has ranged from a low of $0.1320 (Apr 17, 2024) to a high of $5.5440 (Dec 16, 2015), with a median of $0.2348 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 11% below LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT.
Who manufactures LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT?
LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT (NDC 65162091838) is labeled by Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.