Lidocaine 2% and Chlorhexidine gel
BNF presentation 1502010J0AABQBQ within chapter Anaesthesia. Analyse prescribing behaviour, spending pressure, and high-usage pharmacies.
Chemical substance
Chapter
Presentation code
1502010J0AABQBQ
Usage overview
Total items and spend derived from NHS dispensing data.
Items dispensed
3,251
NHS spend (£)
£32,559.17
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 | 454 |
| February 2025 | 6 |
| December 2024 | 126 |
| November 2024 | 499 |
| October 2024 | 508 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 38 |
| July 2024 | 458 |
| May 2024 | 103 |
| July 2021 | 175 |
| June 2021 | 117 |
| December 2020 | 325 |
Top pharmacies dispensing this medicine
Identify providers with the highest utilisation to focus engagement and support.
| Pharmacy | Items | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown pharmacy | 48 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 42 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 27 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 25 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 24 | No data available |
|
Belvoir Health Group
ODS C84017
|
19 | 52R - NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 19 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 17 | No data available |
|
The Grove Medical Centre
ODS J81078
|
17 | 11J - DORSET ICB |
|
Village Health Group
ODS C84005
|
16 | 52R - NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE ICB |