Product Information
LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT is a generic product labeled by Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, priced at $0.1442 per GM under NDC 65162091853. Its NADAC has been published 562 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
65162091853
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
OINTMENT
Route
TOPICAL
Effective Date
8/19/2026
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 562 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 | $0.1442 per GM |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $4.9582 (Dec 16, 2015) |
| All-time low | $0.1378 (May 20, 2026) |
| 52-week high | $0.1585 |
| 52-week low | $0.1378 |
| Median price | $0.2341 |
| Average price | $0.6933 |
| Largest weekly change | +28.1% (Dec 20, 2023) |
| Weeks tracked | 562 |
| 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). None of the shown alternatives sit below the current price. 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 $0.1442 per GM (NDC 65162091853), 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 97.1%. It has been tracked across 562 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 $0.1378 (May 20, 2026) to a high of $4.9582 (Dec 16, 2015), with a median of $0.2341 per GM.
Are there cheaper alternatives to LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT?
5 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT?
LIDOCAINE 5% OINTMENT (NDC 65162091853) is labeled by Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.