Lidocaine 50mg/5ml (1%) solution for injection ampoules
BNF presentation 1502010J0AABDBD within chapter Anaesthesia. Analyse prescribing behaviour, spending pressure, and high-usage pharmacies.
Chemical substance
Chapter
Presentation code
1502010J0AABDBD
Usage overview
Total items and spend derived from NHS dispensing data.
Items dispensed
24,917
NHS spend (£)
£12,484.89
Recent activity
March 2025
Monitor this presentation to understand cost pressures, availability challenges, and opportunities for clinical optimisation.
Dispensing trend
Month-by-month national usage.
| Month | Items dispensed |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 4,129 |
| February 2025 | 35 |
| December 2024 | 971 |
| November 2024 | 3,954 |
| October 2024 | 4,408 |
| August 2024 | 237 |
| July 2024 | 4,383 |
| May 2024 | 1,299 |
| July 2021 | 1,207 |
| June 2021 | 706 |
| December 2020 | 1,518 |
| November 2020 | 2,070 |
Top pharmacies dispensing this medicine
Identify providers with the highest utilisation to focus engagement and support.
| Pharmacy | Items | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown pharmacy | 330 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 271 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 241 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 234 | No data available |
|
Pear Tree Surgery
ODS M84006
|
217 | B2M3M - COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 188 | No data available |
|
The Snaith And Rawcliffe Medical Group
ODS B81029
|
184 | 02Y - HUMBER AND NORTH YORKSHIRE ICB |
|
The Ridings Medical Group
ODS B81061
|
182 | 02Y - HUMBER AND NORTH YORKSHIRE ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 180 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 176 | No data available |