dentipatch

Frequently asked questions

What does Dentipatch treat?

Dentipatch (Lidocaine) may be used to treat burns, esophageal diseases, mouth diseases, pain, paroxysmal tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Dentipatch work?

Dentipatch is a amide local anesthetic. Amide local anesthetics temporarily block the sodium channels that nerves use to fire, so the treated nerves can't send signals. This numbs pain in the area, and because the block reverses as the drug wears off, sensation returns afterward.

How is Dentipatch rated?

pharmaranks gives Dentipatch a composite score of 3.4 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Dentipatch cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $0.24 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins. Pharmacies pay less for a same-class option, Exparel — about $0.06 on the same basis.

Is there a coupon or discount for Dentipatch?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Dentipatch. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Dentipatch?

Dentipatch is marketed by Noven Pharms Inc. You can see Noven Pharms Inc's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Dentipatch a brand-name or generic drug?

Dentipatch is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Lidocaine. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Lidocaine are available — ask your pharmacist.

Is Dentipatch available over the counter?

No. Dentipatch is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Dentipatch come in?

Dentipatch is currently marketed as film, extended release and patch, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Dentipatch?

Dentipatch is classified as amide local anesthetic, antiarrhythmic, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Dentipatch FDA-registered?

Dentipatch is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA020575. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Dentipatch been recalled by the FDA?

Dentipatch has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Dentipatch safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Dentipatch a recall-safety score of 68/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.