Lidocaine 4% Cream
Pricing Report NDC 0536-1281-28
Current Package Pricing Information
The latest wholesale acquisition cost for Lidocaine 4% Cream (NDC 0536-1281-28) is $0.73523 per GM. This benchmark price is based on the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) and has been effective since Jun 21, 2023.
As a provided by Rugby Laboratories, this medication is distributed in a 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 30 g in 1 TUBE configuration. The pricing data is derived from C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy surveys, reflecting the actual invoice prices paid by community pharmacies to drug wholesalers.
NADAC Pricing Summary
NADAC pricing snapshot for this package NDC
Acquisition Cost $0.73523 Per GM
The NADAC was calculated based on package size.
Historical Pricing Trends & Acquisition Cost Benchmarks
Since Jul 2020, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $0.50508 to $1.12178 per GM. Over this 2 years and 10 months period, the pricing trend reflects the shifting acquisition costs reported by retail and chain pharmacies to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The following interactive chart and historical table detail every recorded price adjustment based on these federal surveys.
$0.5051 - $1.1218
122.10% Variance
27.79%
| Date | Unit Price | Unit | Source | Method | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2023 | $0.73523 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jun 21, 2023 | $0.73523 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4, 5 | G - Generic |
| May 17, 2023 | $0.57533 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Apr 19, 2023 | $0.63462 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Mar 22, 2023 | $0.83858 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Feb 22, 2023 | $0.79160 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jan 18, 2023 | $0.80133 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Dec 21, 2022 | $0.70692 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Nov 23, 2022 | $0.68867 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Sep 21, 2022 | $0.88661 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Sep 21, 2022 | $0.88661 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4, 5 | G - Generic |
| Aug 17, 2022 | $0.92760 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jun 22, 2022 | $0.83895 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jun 22, 2022 | $0.83895 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4, 5 | G - Generic |
| May 18, 2022 | $0.70278 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Apr 20, 2022 | $0.76515 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Mar 23, 2022 | $0.63632 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Feb 23, 2022 | $0.75176 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jan 19, 2022 | $0.62770 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Dec 22, 2021 | $0.50508 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Nov 17, 2021 | $0.65455 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Oct 20, 2021 | $1.12178 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Sep 22, 2021 | $0.71779 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Aug 18, 2021 | $0.65183 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jul 21, 2021 | $0.64743 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jun 23, 2021 | $0.53656 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| May 19, 2021 | $0.57013 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Apr 21, 2021 | $0.60537 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Mar 17, 2021 | $0.53441 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Feb 17, 2021 | $0.90518 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Dec 23, 2020 | $0.62824 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Dec 23, 2020 | $0.62824 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 4, 5 | G - Generic |
| Nov 18, 2020 | $0.54362 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Oct 21, 2020 | $0.60795 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Sep 23, 2020 | $0.55336 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Aug 19, 2020 | $0.83600 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
| Jul 22, 2020 | $0.77871 | GM | C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy | Code 1, 5 | G - Generic |
Pricing Methodology Legend
- Code 1: The NADAC was calculated using information from the most recently completed pharmacy survey.
- Code 4: The NADAC was carried forward from the previous file.
- Code 5: The NADAC was calculated based on package size.
Understanding NADAC Pricing Data
The National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) is compiled by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This data is derived from random monthly surveys of more than 60,000 pharmacies across all 50 states.
Important Price Distinction:
The prices listed on this page represent the wholesale invoice price paid by pharmacies to acquire the drug. This is NOT the retail price paid by consumers at the pharmacy counter. Final patient costs typically include pharmacy markups, professional dispensing fees, and insurance adjustments.
NADAC Pricing Data Last Updated on: July 08, 2026
