Emla 5% cream
1502010J0BEAABY · Anaesthesia
25,331items
Dispensed in May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
£141,915
Net ingredient cost · May 2026
NHSBSA PCA
295,381items
Dispensed in the last 12 months
NHSBSA PCA
Figure 1. Emla 5% cream: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
One presentation of Lidocaine hydrochloride. See the chemical for the full national picture and related presentations.
Top dispensing practices
Dispensing GP practices supplying this presentation, by items (a subset of national dispensing).
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| Westrop Medical Practice | 467 |
| The Ridings Medical Group | 421 |
| Granta Medical Practices | 364 |
| Westbury Group Practice | 292 |
| Belvoir Health Group | 254 |
| The Roxton Practice | 248 |
| Swanscombe Health Centre | 231 |
| Rothschild House Group | 228 |
| Westongrove Partnership | 225 |
| Hereford Medical Group | 213 |