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DENTIPATCH vs LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE PRESERVATIVE FREE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 18, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. DENTIPATCH and LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE PRESERVATIVE FREE are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

dentipatchlidocaine hydrochloride preservative free

Rating

68/100
72/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.24 /mL
$0.24 /mL

Type

RX
RX

Active ingredient

LIDOCAINE
LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Noven Pharms Inc
Hikma

Dosage forms

Film, extended release, Patch
Injectable

Drug class

Amide Local Anesthetic
Amide Local Anesthetic

Boxed warning

None
None

Treats

Burns, Esophageal Diseases, Mouth Diseases
Burns, Esophageal Diseases, Mouth Diseases

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Dentipatch or Lidocaine Hydrochloride Preservative Free?

By our independent rating, Lidocaine Hydrochloride Preservative Free scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.4 out of 5 for Dentipatch. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Dentipatch or Lidocaine Hydrochloride Preservative Free?

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 Dentipatch and Lidocaine Hydrochloride Preservative Free?

Dentipatch contains Lidocaine, while Lidocaine Hydrochloride Preservative Free contains Lidocaine Hydrochloride — they have different active ingredients.

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.