Product Information
LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT is a generic product labeled by Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, priced at $0.1574 per GM under NDC 65162091838. Its NADAC has been published 554 times since Nov 18, 2015.
Strength
50 mg/g
Manufacturer
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLCNDC
65162091838
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
OINTMENT
Route
TOPICAL
Last Updated
6/17/2026
Active Ingredients
LIDOCAINEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA206297On Market Since
8/10/2015
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT has been published 554 times since Nov 18, 2015, and over the history we have for it it has declined 97.2%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.1574 per GM |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $5.5440 (Dec 16, 2015) |
| All-time low | $0.1320 (Apr 17, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $0.1739 |
| 52-week low | $0.1574 |
| Median price | $0.2376 |
| Average price | $0.7352 |
| Largest weekly change | -29.2% (Apr 17, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 554 |
| Tracking since | Nov 18, 2015 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 6 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 6 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 10% at current NADAC. These are candidates to verify clinically, not guaranteed substitutes — see our generic drug prices guide.
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 $0.1574 per GM (NDC 65162091838), effective Jun 24, 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 97.2%. It has been tracked across 554 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 $0.2376 per GM.
Are there cheaper alternatives to LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT?
Yes. 6 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT, is $0.1413 per GM — about 10% 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.
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