EMLA vs ORAQIX

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated June 7, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	EMLA	ORAQIX
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.29 /mL	$0.29 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	LIDOCAINE AND PRILOCAINE	LIDOCAINE AND PRILOCAINE
Manufacturer	Teva Branded Pharm	Dentsply Pharm
Dosage forms	Topical, Disc	Topical
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	None

emla oraqix

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.29 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

LIDOCAINE AND PRILOCAINE

Manufacturer

Teva Branded Pharm

Dentsply Pharm

Dosage forms

Topical, Disc

Topical

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Emla or Oraqix?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.29 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 Emla and Oraqix?

Both Emla and Oraqix share the active ingredient Lidocaine and Prilocaine.

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.