AKTEN vs LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 16, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	AKTEN	LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Rating	70/100	60/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.24 /mL	$0.24 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE	LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Thea Pharma	Hospira
Dosage forms	Topical	Injectable, Solution, Topical, Jelly, Liquid, Spray/Inhaler
Drug class	Amide Local Anesthetic	Amide Local Anesthetic
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Burns, Esophageal Diseases, Mouth Diseases	Burns, Esophageal Diseases, Mouth Diseases

akten lidocaine hydrochloride

Rating

70/100

60/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.24 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Thea Pharma

Hospira

Dosage forms

Topical

Injectable, Solution, Topical, Jelly, Liquid, Spray/Inhaler

Drug class

Amide Local Anesthetic

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Burns, Esophageal Diseases, Mouth Diseases

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Akten or Lidocaine Hydrochloride?

By our independent rating, Akten scores higher — 3.5 vs 3.0 out of 5 for Lidocaine Hydrochloride. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Akten or Lidocaine Hydrochloride?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.24 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Akten and Lidocaine Hydrochloride?

Both Akten and Lidocaine Hydrochloride share the active ingredient Lidocaine Hydrochloride.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.