Benzocaine vs Lidocaine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lidocaine was dispensed 888.5× as often as Benzocaine in January 2026 — 1,777 items versus 2 in England.
2items
Benzocaine · January 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,777items
Lidocaine · January 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Benzocaine versus Lidocaine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Benzocaine · ╌ Lidocaine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to January 2026
| Measure | Benzocaine | Lidocaine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, January 2026 | 2 | 1,777 |
| Items, last 12 months | 49 | 22,113 |
| Net ingredient cost, January 2026 | £6 | £8,691 |
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