Product Information
LIDOCAINE HCL 4% CREAM is a generic product labeled by Cardinal Health, priced at $0.0521 per GM under NDC 70000009801. Its NADAC has been published 219 times since Jul 27, 2022.
Strength
4 g/100g
Manufacturer
Cardinal HealthNDC
70000009801
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
CREAM
Route
TOPICAL
Effective Date
9/23/2026
Active Ingredients
LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDEApproval Type
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
FDA Application
M017On Market Since
10/18/2021
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for LIDOCAINE HCL 4% CREAM has been published 219 times since Jul 27, 2022, and over the history we have for it it has risen 25.3%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.0521 per GM |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.0529 (Mar 11, 2026) |
| All-time low | $0.0416 (Jul 27, 2022) |
| 52-week high | $0.0529 |
| 52-week low | $0.0510 |
| Median price | $0.0486 |
| Average price | $0.0489 |
| Largest weekly change | +13.7% (Oct 19, 2022) |
| Weeks tracked | 219 |
| Tracking since | Jul 27, 2022 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NADAC price of LIDOCAINE HCL 4% CREAM?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for LIDOCAINE HCL 4% CREAM, manufactured by Cardinal Health, is $0.0521 per GM (NDC 70000009801), effective Sep 30, 2026.
How has the price of LIDOCAINE HCL 4% CREAM changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for LIDOCAINE HCL 4% CREAM has risen 25.3%. It has been tracked across 219 weekly CMS publications since Jul 27, 2022.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for LIDOCAINE HCL 4% CREAM?
Since Jul 27, 2022, the NADAC for LIDOCAINE HCL 4% CREAM has ranged from a low of $0.0416 (Jul 27, 2022) to a high of $0.0529 (Mar 11, 2026), with a median of $0.0486 per GM.
Are there cheaper alternatives to LIDOCAINE HCL 4% CREAM?
No other NADAC-published product currently shares the active ingredient and strength of LIDOCAINE HCL 4% CREAM in a comparable dosage form, so no direct lower-cost alternative is listed.
Who manufactures LIDOCAINE HCL 4% CREAM?
LIDOCAINE HCL 4% CREAM (NDC 70000009801) is labeled by Cardinal Health, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.