LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE PRESERVATIVE FREE vs LIDODERM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE PRESERVATIVE FREE and LIDODERM 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.

Attribute	LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE PRESERVATIVE FREE	LIDODERM
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.24 /mL	$0.24 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE	LIDOCAINE
Manufacturer	Hikma	Teikoku Pharma USA
Dosage forms	Injectable	Patch
Drug class	Amide Local Anesthetic	Amide Local Anesthetic
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Burns, Esophageal Diseases, Mouth Diseases	Burns, Esophageal Diseases, Mouth Diseases

lidocaine hydrochloride preservative free lidoderm

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.24 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE

LIDOCAINE

Manufacturer

Hikma

Teikoku Pharma USA

Dosage forms

Injectable

Patch

Drug class

Amide Local Anesthetic

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Burns, Esophageal Diseases, Mouth Diseases

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Lidocaine Hydrochloride Preservative Free or Lidoderm?

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 Lidocaine Hydrochloride Preservative Free and Lidoderm?

Lidocaine Hydrochloride Preservative Free contains Lidocaine Hydrochloride, while Lidoderm contains Lidocaine — 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.