Benzocaine vs Lidocaine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lidocaine was dispensed 1,776.0× as often as Benzocaine in April 2026 — 1,776 items versus 1 in England.
1items
Benzocaine · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,776items
Lidocaine · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Benzocaine versus Lidocaine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Benzocaine · ╌ Lidocaine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Benzocaine | Lidocaine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 1 | 1,776 |
| Items, last 12 months | 44 | 22,041 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £3 | £8,888 |
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